Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bangkok to Chiang Mai from various bus operators like Bangkok Busline, Nakhonchai Air or Sombat for the next days.
today
from $16
tomorrow
from $18
Tuesday
from $18
Wednesday
from $18
Thursday
from $16
Friday
from $18
Saturday
from $16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sombat
    -17736091h -35m
    7:35 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sombat
    Economy
    $16
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:10 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Budsarakam Tour
    -17736090h -30m
    6:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Nakhonchai Air
    -17736090h -45m
    6:45 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $19
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    11:00 PM
    Bangkok
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    1:00 PM
    Bangkok
    11:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    6:10 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    11:31 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    11h 0m
    12:00 AM
    Bangkok
    11:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Nakhonchai Air
    -17736104h -30m
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    1:00 PM
    Bangkok
    11:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    11h 0m
    12:00 AM
    Bangkok
    11:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Nakhonchai Air
    -17736128h -30m
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    7:35 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:05 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sombat
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    1:00 PM
    Bangkok
    11:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    11h 0m
    12:00 AM
    Bangkok
    11:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sombat
    -17736176h 0m
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sombat
    Economy
    $16
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:10 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Nakhonchai Air
    -17736176h -30m
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sombat
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:10 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    11h 0m
    7:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sombat
    -17736224h 0m
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Sombat
    Economy
    $16
  • Bangkok Busline
    10h 30m
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    4:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 10m
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:10 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Nakhonchai Air
    -17736224h -30m
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $19

Frequency of bus connections between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

See here how frequent the connections between Bangkok and Chiang Mai are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 286 daily buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 32 daily coaches between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 345 buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with 60 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Compare all providers like Bangkok Busline, Nakhonchai Air and Sombat that travel 141 times every day by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 8h 55m
Earliest Bus 5:30 PM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 141 Ø
Distance 360.9 miles
Bus Companies Bangkok Busline, Nakhonchai Air, Sombat, Sri Thawong Tour, Budsarakham Tour, Thai Sriram, Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakam Tour, Transport Co, Travel Plus and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Every day, 141 buses from 11 bus companies leave Bangkok for Chiang Mai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/28/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/28
$19
Monday 04/29
$15
Tuesday 04/30
$18
Wednesday 05/01
$18
Thursday 05/02
$15
Friday 05/03
$19
Saturday 05/04
$15
Sunday 05/05
$14
Monday 05/06
$19
Tuesday 05/07
$16
Wednesday 05/08
$15
Thursday 05/09
$16
Friday 05/10
$15
Saturday 05/11
$15
Sunday 05/12
$14
Monday 05/13
$16
Tuesday 05/14
$19
Wednesday 05/15
$19
Thursday 05/16
$15
Friday 05/17
$14
Saturday 05/18
$16
Sunday 05/19
$21
Monday 05/20
$24
Tuesday 05/21
$23
Wednesday 05/22
$16
Thursday 05/23
$16
Friday 05/24
$20
Saturday 05/25

The cheapest time to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

These are the most booked bus companies between Bangkok to Chiang Mai from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? Or which bus companies serve the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus

How much does a Bangkok Chiang Mai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes -19h -35m to reach Chiang Mai. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $30. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chiang Mai.

On average, how many connections are available from Bangkok to Chiang Mai each day?

Every day, the Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus route is served by approximately 141 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai take?

The fastest bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is offered by Nakhonchai Air and takes 8h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

The earliest bus arriving in Chiang Mai from Bangkok starts at 5:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

The latest bus trip departing from Bangkok for Chiang Mai starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bangkok Chiang Mai route?

When traveling by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, passengers can travel with Bangkok Busline, Nakhonchai Air and Sombat. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

You can check all the direct connections between Bangkok and Chiang Mai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Bangkok Busline, Nakhonchai Air and Sombat.

What can I take with me on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bangkok Chiang Mai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bangkok Chiang Mai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for the next days.
  • Thai Railways
    13h 50m
    7:15 AM
    Bangkok
    9:05 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Thai Railways
    Economy
    from $7
  • Thai Railways
    13h 50m
    2:15 PM
    Bangkok
    4:05 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Thai Railways
    Premium Economy
    from $8
  • Thai Railways
    13h 40m
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    12:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Thai Railways
    Premium Economy
    from $9
  • Thai Railways
    12h 35m
    1:05 PM
    Bangkok
    1:40 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Thai Railways
    Economy
    from $10

Cheap carpooling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Here is a selection of the cheapest carpooling offers from the schedule from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for the next days.
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    2:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $314

More bus routes from Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from Bangkok and from Chiang Mai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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