THE SHORT VERSION
Mae Sot to Tak at a glance.
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Mae Sot
Mae Sot is a town on Thailand's western border with Myanmar. Buses and minivans run to Bangkok, Tak, Chiang Mai and Sukhothai.
- Mae Sot bus station
Outside the town centre. Long-distance buses and minivans.
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 Sot
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Mae Sot from Tak by road?+
About 84 km by road (62 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Mae Sot to Tak take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 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 Sot?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Mae Sot include Mae Sot bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Tak to Mae Sot?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Tak to Mae Sot as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Mae Sot 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 Sot 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 Sot 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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