THE SHORT VERSION
Mae Sai to Tak at a glance.
- From
- Mae Sai แม่สาย
- To
- Tak ตาก
- Road distance
- About 474 km
- Straight line
- 405 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Tak to Mae Sai →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Mae Sai
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Tak
Ask the seller where the service ends in Tak. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Tak, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Tak
More buses from Mae Sai
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Mae Sai from Tak by road?+
About 474 km by road (405 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Mae Sai to Tak take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Mae Sai?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Tak to Mae Sai?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Tak to Mae Sai guide.
Where does the bus from Mae Sai arrive in Tak?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Mae Sai to Tak?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Mae Sai to Tak bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Tak by bus?+
Direct buses from Tak include Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and more. See all connections on our Tak bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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