What is the best way to travel from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Chiang Mai from Nong Khai. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai from Nong Khai?
You can get to Chiang Mai with just $35 by taking a Bus from Orsuksa Tour, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/2/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/3/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/4/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/4/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/5/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/5/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/6/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/6/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/7/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/7/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/8/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/7/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/8/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/9/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai from Nong Khai in just 11h 30m with a Bus from Orsuksa Tour. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/2/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/3/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/4/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/4/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/5/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/5/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/6/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/6/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/7/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/7/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/8/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/7/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/8/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Orsuksa Tour11h 30m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station6:00 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Orsuksa Tour15h 31m06:30 PMNong KhaiBus Station10:01 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Orsuksa Tour goes from Bus Station, Nong Khai (Thailand) at 11/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/9/2026 10:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai
What are the most popular stations in Nong Khai and Chiang Mai?
In Nong Khai, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Station or Thai Lao Friendship Bridge Bus Station, while in Chiang Mai you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), Central Station or Arcade Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chiang Mai from Nong Khai? With 1 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Nong Khai and Chiang Mai, you can pay as low as $35 with a Bus from Orsuksa Tour.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Orsuksa Tour: you will get to Chiang Mai in just 11h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Nong Khai and Chiang Mai are Orsuksa Tour, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Nong Khai and Chiang Mai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Dongphosy or to Chiang Mai Airport, and look at flights from Wattay Airport, and landing at Chiang Mai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai?
The most popular companies between Nong Khai and Chiang Mai, are Orsuksa Tour. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Orsuksa Tour
All you need to know when you travel from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai
How can I reach Chiang Mai from Nong Khai?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Chiang Mai from Nong Khai.
How far is Chiang Mai from Nong Khai?
The distance between Nong Khai and Chiang Mai is 253.7 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nong Khai and Chiang Mai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 69 kgs, and a flight 100 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai with just $35 by taking a Bus from Orsuksa Tour.
What is the fastest way to get from Nong Khai to Chiang Mai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chiang Mai in just 11h 30m with a Bus from Orsuksa Tour.
More routes to Nong Khai and to Chiang Mai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nong Khai and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Vientiane to Nong Khai
- Trips to Chiang Mai
- Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
- Bangkok Airport to Chiang Mai
- Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai
- Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai
- Pai to Chiang Mai
- Phayao to Chiang Mai
- Sukhothai to Chiang Mai
- Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
- Vientiane to Chiang Mai
