Chiang Mai to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos)
Private transfer Chiang Mai to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): $260 sedan, $310 SUV, $335 van, $500 Alphard — per car, one way. 300 km, about 5 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
From Chiang Mai to the 4th Friendship Bridge at Chiang Khong it is about 300 km: 5 to 6 hours. Most travellers combine it with a stop at the White Temple in Chiang Rai on the way — tell us and we include a 30–45 minute stop at the same price.
- Distance300 km
- Drive time5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $260
Chiang Mai to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $260 ≈ ฿8,736 | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $310 ≈ ฿10,416 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 103 | ≈ 78 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $335 ≈ ฿11,256 | ≈ 168 | ≈ 112 | ≈ 84 | ≈ 56 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $500 ≈ ฿16,800 | ≈ 250 | ≈ 167 | ≈ 125 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 118 to Chiang Rai, then Route 1020 or 1129 to Chiang Khong. Mountain road between Chiang Mai and Wiang Pa Pao; no tolls.
Worth stopping
- White Temple (Wat Rong Khun); Chiang Rai town.
Good to know
- The car stops at the Thai checkpoint; the shuttle bus crosses the bridge to Huay Xai.
- Toyota Alphard ($500): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Chiang Mai to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): questions
How much is a private transfer from Chiang Mai to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos)?
$260 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $310 for an SUV, $335 for a 9-seat van and $500 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Can we stop at the White Temple?
Yes — a 30–45 minute stop on the way is included. Entry tickets are not included.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).