Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Q: What is the distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai?

The distance between these two places is a total of 215 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai?

The average travel time between the stations is 05:12 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at 7 €.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?

The average number of daily departures is 21. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai we found up to 21 bus departures. The earliest bus departure from Chiang Rai is at 07:30 arriving to Chiang Mai at 11:15 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 18:30 and arrives at 22:15 the same day. The prices for the cheapest one way adult tickets range from 7 € to 10 €.

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

15:00 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1

3h 45min

18:45 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

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from 7.36 HRK

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13:00 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1

3h 20min

16:20 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

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from 10.24 HRK

Best offer on 02. Apr

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13:30 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1

3h 45min

17:15 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

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from 7.36 HRK

Best offer on 29. Mar

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12:30 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1

3h 20min

15:50 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

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from 10.24 HRK

Best offer on 02. Apr

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13:15 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1

3h 20min

16:35 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

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from 10.24 HRK

Best offer on 31. Mar

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Traveling by bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

The shortest travel distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is 215 km. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 03:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:05h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Bus companies

GreenBus is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Chiang Rai

You can see information about the departure station and stops Chiang Rai here

Chiang Mai

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Chiang Mai here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: 7 € (One-Way) or 14 € (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Chiang Rai, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Chiang Rai to Khon Kaen

Chiang Rai to Nakhon Ratchasima

Chiang Rai to Lampang

Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok

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:

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Chiang Mai to Pai

Chiang Mai to Lampang

Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong

Chiang Mai to Mae Sot

Chiang Mai to Phuket

Chiang Mai to Udon Thani

Chiang Mai to Mae Sai

Chiang Mai to Phayao

Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya

Chiang Mai to Nong Khai