🚌 Transportation to CMU

✈️ How to get from Chiang Mai International Airport to Ang Kaew Villa

Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University

Airport Taxi

1. Airport Taxi
   • Available at the taxi counter on the first floor of the arrival terminal
   • Tell the staff you want to go to "Ang Kaew Villa, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University"
   • Distance: about 5–7 kilometers
   • Duration: roughly 15–20 minutes
   • Fare: approximately 150–200 THB, depending on traffic
2. Ride-hailing Apps (Grab, Bolt)
   • Download and use apps like Grab, Bolt or Maxim
   • Set your destination as "Ang Kaew Villa, Chiang Mai University"
   • Fares are similar to the airport taxi (about 100–200 THB)
   • Fast, convenient, and you can pay via the app
3. Red Songthaew Shared Taxi (Red Truck)
   • Found just outside the airport premises
   • Inform the driver you'd like to go to "Chiang Mai University"
   • Fare: usually about 30–50 THB per person (rates may vary)
   • You may need to walk a short distance from the university gate to Ang Kaew Villa
4. Hotel Shuttle Service (if available)
   • Check with your booked hotel if they offer an airport shuttle service
   • Some hotels provide this service free or with a small fee
   • Advance booking may be needed

🏙️ Transportation Options within Chiang Mai

Red Songthaew

1. Red Songthaew (Red Truck/Public Shared Taxi)
   • Chiang Mai's most common form of public transport
   • Flag them down anywhere and tell the driver your destination
   • Fares: generally 30–50 THB per person for rides within the city
   • Good for short distances, flexible, and authentic!
2. Ride-Hailing Apps (Grab, Bolt, etc.)
   

   Grab

   

   Bolt

   

   Maxim

   • Grab and Bolt are popular in Chiang Mai, offering car or motorbike rides
   • Convenient, air-conditioned, door-to-door service
   • Good for groups or direct trips to your destination
   • Prices: 60–200 THB for most city trips (displayed in the app)
3. Tuk Tuk
   

   Tuk Tuk

   • A fun, traditional Thai three-wheeled vehicle
   • Available throughout the city and at markets/tourist sites
   • Fares are negotiable, usually 60–120 THB for short rides
   • Always agree on a price first
4. Metered Taxi
   • Less common than in other Thai cities, but available via the airport and some hotels
   • Can be booked using the phone or apps (such as Grab)
   • Generally more expensive than songthaews or tuk-tuks
5. Rental Scooters/Motorbikes
   • Many rental shops across the city
   • Prices typically 200–400 THB/day
   • International driver's license recommended and always wear a helmet
6. Bicycle Rental
   • Chiang Mai is bike-friendly, especially around the old city and university areas
   • Many guesthouses and rental shops offer bicycles from 50–100 THB/day