Going from Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle? Airport Transfer Bangkok picks you up at your door in Bangkok and drives you straight to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle in a private air-conditioned car. The trip is about 786 km and takes around 10 h 15 min without long stops. One fixed price per car, not per person.
Mae Sai is Thailand's northernmost town, a bustling border market facing Tachileik in Myanmar. Nearby, the Golden Triangle at Sop Ruak marks where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong, with a giant riverside Buddha, the excellent Hall of Opium museum and boat trips along the river. The cool season is the most pleasant time to visit.
Our driver picks you up anywhere in Bangkok, drives the route below and waits if you book a return. Fixed price per car, tolls and fuel included.
Good to know
- 01Bring your passport if crossing at Mae Sai; check current rules.
- 02Allow 1–2 hours for the Hall of Opium museum.
- 03Cool-season mornings by the Mekong can be chilly.
Route · 786 km
Route Bangkok → Mae Sai & Golden Triangle, step by step
- 0 km
Bangkok
Pick-up in Bangkok (hotel, condo, home, office, airport)
- 79 km
Ayutthaya
via Hwy 9 → Hwy 32 (Asian Hwy)
- 108 km
Ang Thong
via Hwy 32
- 145 km
Sing Buri
via Hwy 32
- 196 km
Chai Nat
via Hwy 32 / Hwy 1
- 241 km
Nakhon Sawan
via Hwy 1
- 347 km
Kamphaeng Phet
via Hwy 1
- 418 km
Tak
via Hwy 1
- 601 km
Lampang
via Hwy 1
- 693 km
Phayao
via Hwy 1
- 786 km
Chiang Rai
via Hwy 1
- 786 km
Mae Sai & Golden Triangle
via Hwy 1 · Drop-off at your address
Distances are counted from central Bangkok. The driver may change the road for traffic, roadworks or weather; the price stays the same.
Where we pick you up in Bangkok
We collect from your hotel, condo, home or office anywhere in Bangkok, or from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang. Send the exact address when you book. At rush hour, allow extra time to reach the expressway out of town.
- Sukhumvit, Bangkok
- Silom
- Siam
- Khao San Road, Bangkok
- Chao Phraya Riverside
- Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok
Check your exact address when booking.
Price Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle by vehicle
Taxi sedan
Toyota Vios / Honda City · 3 passengers · 2 bags
฿7,600
Private sedan
Toyota Corolla Altis / Camry · 3 passengers · 3 bags
฿7,700
SUV 7-seat
Toyota Fortuner / Innova · 6 passengers · 4 bags
฿9,100
VIP Van
Toyota Commuter VIP · 10 passengers · 8 bags
฿12,700
Alphard Luxury
Toyota Alphard · 5 passengers · 4 bags
฿14,800
one way · per car · THB
Questions about Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle
How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle?+
A private car from Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle starts at 7,600 THB one way per car, with fuel and tolls included.
How long is the drive from Bangkok to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle?+
The road distance is about 786 km, around 10 h 15 min of driving. Allow more time on Friday and holiday traffic.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. The same fixed price applies whether you travel alone or with the full number of seats.
Can I stop on the way to Mae Sai & Golden Triangle?+
Yes. Toilet and food stops are free. Ask your driver for a short photo stop on the way.
How do I book?+
Press BOOKNOW, tell us the pick-up place in Bangkok, date, time and number of passengers. We confirm quickly.
