Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus or Train
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Bangkok to Chiang Mai Route Summary
Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are several transport types available: bus, train and plane. We found up to 39 bus departures, including 39 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok at 06:00h, arriving to Chiang Mai at 16:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:35h, arriving at 07:40h the following day.There are 14 train departures available on this route, including 11 night trains. For faster travel, 2 flights are available daily.
Arrival station and country
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Travel Distance
687 km
Average Trip Duration
10h 27min
Total Departures
39
Popular Operators
Bangkok Busline, Cherdchai Tour
Lowest Price
€7
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
06:00
Bangkok
10h 30min
DIRECT
16:30
Chiang Mai
from
18.3
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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09:00
Bangkok
10h 30min
DIRECT
19:30
Chiang Mai
from
21.01
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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10:15
Bangkok
10h 1min
DIRECT
20:16
Chiang Mai
from
26.8714
HRK
Best offer on 13. Jan
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13:00
Bangkok
10h 30min
DIRECT
23:30
Chiang Mai
from
21.01
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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08:00
Mochit
10h 25min
18:25
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
from
27.88
HRK
Best offer on 10. Jan
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Traveling by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Chiang Mai is 687 km. The fastest bus which departs at 20:45 has a travel time of 08:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chiang Mai earlier, there are 39 night buses and 11 overnight trains from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The overnight journeys start between 14:15 and 22:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 04:05 and 06:55 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Chiang Mai:
17:45
Mochit
9h 30min
03:15
Chiang Mai NCA Bus Terminal
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
27.16
HRK
Best offer on 10. Apr
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19:40
Mochit
10h 30min
06:10
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
28.02
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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21:39
Mochit
10h 30min
08:09
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
28.02
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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21:45
Mochit
8h 55min
06:40
Chiang Mai NCA Bus Terminal
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
26.85
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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22:35
Mochit
9h 5min
07:40
Chiang Mai NCA Bus Terminal
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
20.48
HRK
Best offer on 22. Feb
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Bus companies
There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 6 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.
Cherdchai Tour
Bangkok Travel Plus
Viriya Tour
Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Bangkok or Chiang Mai, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €7 (One-Way) or €14 (Return).
6 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The average rating based on recent reviews is 8.6. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.
Other popular destinations from Bangkok
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Bangkok, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Chiang Mai
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Mai, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Bangkok and Chiang Mai
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Chiang Mai below.Trains from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Another transportation option is taking a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.Planes from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, there are also some air options available. We currently have 2 daily departures from the Suvarnabhumi (Airport) located approximately 36 km from Bangkok.Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Bangkok |
| Destination Station | Chiang Mai |
| Daily Departures | Over 39 bus departures , including more than 39 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 06:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:35 PM |
| Travel Distance | 687 km |
| Travel Time | 10:27 |
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