📅 Bus Schedule – Bangkok to Chiang Mai 🚍 Buses – Bangkok to Chiang Mai 🎫 Book Tickets
📅 Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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- Bangkok to Chiang Mai – one of the most frequented bus routes in northern Thailand
- from Bangkok to Chiang Mai you can travel by tourist sleeper or seat bus, minivan, minibus, van…
- the most comfortable are modern sleeper tourist buses
- bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai cost about $17-31/pp (depends on the type of bus, van)
- travel by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 11-12 hours (it can change)
- the most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned or premium buses
- bus companies to Chiang Mai from Bangkok: Bangkok Busline, Sombat Tour, New Viriya, Lignite Tour (PK), Siam First, Tara Tour and Travel, Transport Co…
Bus Schedule - Bangkok to Chiang Mai | Departure in Bangkok | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Bus Ticket - Price |
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Bangkok Busline | 06:00 | 16:00 | From $17.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 16:00 | 02:45 | From $20.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 18:50 | 04:50 | From $17.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 20:00 | 06:45 | From $26.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 20:35 | 06:35 | From $17.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 06:30 | 16:00 | From $17.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 15:00 | 01:35 | From $20.00 |
Bangkok Busline | 20:30 | 07:05 | From $26.00 |
Siam First | 20:02 | 06:47 | From $20.00 |
Lignite Tour PK | 20:15 | 07:05 | From $20.00 |
Buds. Tour | 20:40 | 07:25 | From $20.00 |
Sombat Tour | 10:15 | 20:15 | From $28.00 |
Sombat Tour | 19:00 | 05:00 | From $28.00 |
Sombat Tour | 21:10 | 07:10 | From $28.00 |
Sombat Tour | 21:19 | 07:19 | From $28.00 |
Tara Tour and Travel | 08:30 | 20:30 | From $24.00 |
Tara Tour and Travel | 16:00 | 04:00 | From $27.00 |
Tara Tour and Travel | 19:00 | 06:50 | From $21.00 |
Transport Co | 05:40 | 15:40 | From $17.00 |
Transport Co | 07:25 | 17:25 | From $17.00 |
Transport Co | 10:30 | 20:30 | From $17.00 |
Transport Co | 19:50 | 05:50 | From $17.00 |
BOOK a TOUR / ACTIVITY in Chiang Mai ➜
Bus Schedule - Chiang Mai to Bangkok | Departure in Chiang Mai | Arrival in Bangkok |
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Transport Co | 07:30 | 19:23 |
Sombat Tour | 07:30 | 18:00 |
Bangkok Busline | 10:00 | 20:30 |
Sombat Tour | 10:00 | 20:30 |
Transpot Co | 18:30 | 06:23 |
Sombat Tour | 18:30 | 04:30 |
Bangkok Busline | 18:40 | 04:10 |
Sombat Tour | 19:00 | 04:50 |
Sombat Tour | 19:50 | 05:50 |
Sombat Tour | 20:30 | 06:30 |
Sombat Tour | 21:30 | 07:30 |
Sombat Tour | 21:50 | 07:50 |
Bangkok Busline | 19:10 | 04:40 |
Bangkok Busline | 20:00 | 06:30 |
Nakhonchai Air | 20:01 | 06:04 |
Nakhonchai Air | 20:11 | 06:47 |
🚍 There are various buses on the route from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
(You can travel by various types of buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai – sleeper bus, seat bus, minibuses, van…)
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
1. How to book bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
2. What is the travel time by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel by tourist bus or van from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 11-12 hours. It is good to know, sometimes this time can change, it also depends what type of bus you will choose and on the traffic in Thailand. Travel by tourist bus is slower compared to driving a car or getting a taxi.
3. How much does it cost to travel by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
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- Bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai cost about $17-31/pp. It depends on the type of the bus and bus company.
4. What is the travel distance by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in Thailand by tourist bus / van is about 700 km by road.
5. Which bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to choose? Which bus is better?
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- If you want a comfortable way of traveling to Chiang Mai from Bangkok you have to choose premium bus or luxury sleeper tourist bus. It is better to book bus tickets for these premium or luxury buses because Chiang Mai is about 700 km from Bangkok.
6. Is the bus e-ticket to Chiang Mai in smartphone or tablet acceptable?
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- Bus e-tickets in smartphone are acceptable, but still it is better to print your bus ticket. Read carefully all the instructions about traveling by bus to Chiang Mai before you book your tickets online.
7. Is there a different way how to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
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- Yes, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai you can also travel by train of Thai Railways, private car/taxi or you can take a direct flight. Direct flights are cheap and it is also a good option of transfer if you want to save your travel time. Direct flights to Chiang Mai start already at $40/pp.
8. From which bus stations buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart?
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- Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart from various bus station in Bangkok, mainly it is from Mo Chit Bus Station.
9. In which bus stations buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive?
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- Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive mainly to Chiang Mai Arcade 2 bus station.
10. Is there another travel route how to reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok?
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- Yes, you can also travel via Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is one of the most interesting historical sites in northern Thailand, it is about 70 km north of Bangkok. From Ayutthaya you can travel by another tourist bus or train of Thai Railways to Chiang Mai. Travel by tourist bus or train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai takes about 10-12 hours.
11. Where you can go from Chiang Mai?
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- From Chiang Mai you can travel to various interesting places of the north of Thailand. The most popular travel route is from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai or from Chiang Mai to Pai. There are tourist buses, private minivans or private cars between these places. There is no railway between Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai and Pai.
BOOK your HOTEL in Chiang Mai ➜
| Bus Transfer from Bangkok to Chiang Mai | Details |
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| Transport Options: | Tourist Sleeper/Seat Bus, Minivan, Minibus, Van… |
| Travel Time: | About 11-12 hours (duration subject to change) |
| Ticket Prices (Approximate): | $17-31/pp (prices vary based on the type of bus/van) |
| Bus Companies: | Bangkok Busline, Sombat Tour, New Viriya, Lignite Tour (PK), Siam First… |
| Comfortable Option: | The most comfortable option is the modern sleeper tourist buses |
| Bus Types: | Non-air-conditioned, Air-conditioned, Premium Buses |
| Departure: | Mochit, Khao San and other stations in Bangkok |
| Arrival: | Chiang Mai Arcade 2, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and other stations |
🎫 Search + book bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai + Schedule:
(You can change your departure place, arrival and date of departure, eg. Chiang Mai to Bangkok…)
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