{"id":15837,"date":"2025-08-07T22:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=15837"},"modified":"2025-08-07T22:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:18:33","slug":"chiang-mai-airport-to-old-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/chiang-mai-airport-to-old-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Mai Airport to City: Bus, TukTuk, Taxi, Or Walk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Find out everything you need to know about traveling from Chiang Mai Airport to City. From the tuk-tuks, buses, taxis, private transfers, and more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Like anywhere, chances are you may wonder how to get from the airport to your accommodation, extra points if you plan on doing it on a budget! Luckily, it is pretty damn easy to travel from Chiang Mai Airport to city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiang Mai<\/a> is one of my favorite places in Thailand<\/a>. I have spent more than a month here on various trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiang Mai Airport is just 3 kilometers from the Old City, so sure easy enough to walk right? Well, unfortunately, not, because of all the traffic, plus the heat, it\u2019s not really walkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The easiest option is booking a private airport transfer over on Get Your Guide<\/a>, which charges $20.00 for a 4 seater car, otherwise they also have vans if you have a lot of luggage!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you still aren\u2019t 100%, sure just go ahead and book that private transfer over on Get Your Guide<\/a>. For $20.00 for a 4 seater car, it\u2019s a good deal, which will quickly get you out exploring this gorgeous city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let’s break down all your options, from the shuttle bus and private transfers to taxi and bus services, so you can enjoy your time in my favorite city in Thailand!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Transport Method<\/th>Time<\/strong><\/th>Cost<\/strong><\/th>Highlight<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Taxi<\/strong><\/td>10 minutes<\/td>from $5<\/td>Fast and comfortable journey<\/td><\/tr>
Airport Transfer<\/strong><\/td>10 minutes<\/td>from $12<\/td>Prebooked and reliable transport<\/td><\/tr>
Songthaew<\/strong><\/td>30 minutes<\/td>from $1.30<\/td>Cheap journey<\/td><\/tr>
Tuk-tuk<\/strong><\/td>10 minutes<\/td>from $4<\/td>Perfect introduction<\/td><\/tr>
Bus<\/strong><\/td>20 minutes<\/td>from $0.70<\/td>Super cheap!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chiang Mai Airport To The City: The Best Ways To Travel<\/h2>