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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Mai to Bangkok from various bus operators like Bangkok Busline, Sombat or Sri Thawong Tour for the next days.
today
from $18
tomorrow
from $18
Sunday
from $18
Monday
from $18
Tuesday
from $18
Wednesday
from $18
Thursday
from $18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Travel Plus
    11h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Amora Tapae
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Khao San Travel Mart
    0
    Travel Plus
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Travel Plus
    11h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Amora Tapae
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Khao San Travel Mart
    0
    Travel Plus
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    7:25 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    7:25 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    7:25 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    7:25 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 11m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:26 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    13h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    15h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    7:25 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Cherdchai Tour
    10h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    6:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $20

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 91 daily buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 60 daily coaches between Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 378 buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, with 45 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Compare all providers like Bangkok Busline, Sombat and Sri Thawong Tour that travel 78 times every day by bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 9h 13m
Earliest Bus 7:20 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 78 Ø
Distance 360.9 miles
Bus Companies Bangkok Busline, Sombat, Sri Thawong Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Budsarakham Tour, Budsarakam Tour, Transport Co, Travel Plus, Viriya Tour, Cherdchai Tour and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Every day, 78 buses from 11 bus companies leave Chiang Mai for Bangkok: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/19
Monday 01/20
Tuesday 01/21
Wednesday 01/22
Thursday 01/23
Friday 01/24
$19
Saturday 01/25
$19
Sunday 01/26
$618
Monday 01/27
$18
Tuesday 01/28
$618
Wednesday 01/29
$18
Thursday 01/30
$18
Friday 01/31
$618
Saturday 02/01
$618
Sunday 02/02
$618
Monday 02/03
$18
Tuesday 02/04
$18
Wednesday 02/05
$618
Thursday 02/06
$618
Friday 02/07
$618
Saturday 02/08
$618
Sunday 02/09
$19
Monday 02/10
$618
Tuesday 02/11
$618
Wednesday 02/12
$618
Thursday 02/13
$618
Friday 02/14
$618
Saturday 02/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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

How to save money travelling from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok, 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Mai and Bangkok

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok? Compare all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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

FAQs about the Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus

How much does a Chiang Mai Bangkok bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 13h 30m to reach Bangkok. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $962. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bangkok.

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

Every day, the Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus route is served by approximately 78 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is offered by Nakhonchai Air and takes 9h 13m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bangkok from Chiang Mai starts at 7:20 AM. 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

The latest bus trip departing from Chiang Mai for Bangkok starts at 9:10 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 Chiang Mai Bangkok route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok 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, Sombat and Sri Thawong Tour.

What can I take with me on the Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Chiang Mai and to Bangkok

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

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