Long-distance transfer
Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Taxi
From ฿4,200 per car, one way, tolls included
- About 320 km
- 4–5 hours
Operated by Smile Taxi Service: Google 5.0 · Tripadvisor 5.0
Choose your car
Sukhothai → Chiang Mai
Sedan3 people · 2 bagsToyota Camry or similar
฿4,200
BookSUV5 people · 4 bagsToyota Fortuner or similar
฿4,700
BookVan7 people · 5 bagsToyota Commuter or similar
฿6,000
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Nothing to pay now · pay the driver at the end · free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, then 25–100% of the fare
At a glance
The essentials
- Distance
- About 320 km between New Sukhothai and Chiang Mai.
- Drive time
- 4–5 hours.
- Road
- Route 1 through Lampang, with hill sections on a divided highway.
- Pickup
- Your hotel or guesthouse in New Sukhothai or the Old City (Historical Park): one fare for both.
- Drop-off
- Your hotel in Chiang Mai.
- Price
- Per car, one way, expressway tolls included. Not per person: the car carries only your group.
- Not included
- Park entry fees and tickets. Extra stops and detours are quoted by message.
- Payment
- Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end; nothing is charged when you book. Paying by card? Ask our customer service for a payment link (a link fee may apply).
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the fare, and 100% for a no-show, also when you pay the driver in cash.
- On request
- Child seat +฿300 · English-speaking driver when available
Good to know
Before you book
- One fare covers every hotel and guesthouse in New Sukhothai and in the Old City (Sukhothai Historical Park), which are about 12 km apart.
- Si Satchanalai (about 55 km north) is not part of the Sukhothai fare: send us the address for a price.
- The way back: book Chiang Mai to Sukhothai as its own ride — you can book both at once.
FAQ
Questions about this route
- How much is a taxi from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai?
- ฿4,200 by sedan, ฿4,700 by SUV and ฿6,000 by van. The price is per vehicle, not per person, one way, with expressway tolls included, from any hotel in New Sukhothai or the Old City.
- How long is the drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai?
- 4–5 hours for about 320 km, on Route 1 through Lampang.
- Which car do I need for my group and luggage?
- A sedan takes up to 3 passengers with 2 suitcases (฿4,200), an SUV up to 5 with 4 (฿4,700) and a van up to 7 with 5 (฿6,000). A child seat is +฿300.
- Where does the driver pick me up?
- At your hotel or guesthouse in New Sukhothai or the Old City, at the time you choose when you book.
- How do I pay?
- In Thai baht cash to the driver at the end of the trip; nothing is charged when you book. Card payment: if you need it, ask our customer service team and we'll send you a payment link (an extra fee for creating and handling the payment link may apply).
- Can I cancel or change the booking?
- Yes. Cancellations and changes are free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that the fee is 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the price, and 100% for a no-show — also when you pay the driver in cash. We charge the fee by payment link. A new hotel or address in the same area, a flight number or the number of passengers can be changed free of charge. Message us on WhatsApp to cancel or change.
Book Sukhothai → Chiang Mai
Choose the car and the time now, and pay the driver at the end of the trip.
Smile Taxi Service is rated 5.0 on Google and 5.0 on Tripadvisor.