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What is the best way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
10h 10m
$18
$19
131
Car
9h 0m
$365
$368
8
Flight
1h 5m
$23
$32
53

What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok?

You can get to Chiang Mai with just $18 by taking a Bus from Bangkok Busline, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $18
Saturday
from $18
Sunday
from $18
Monday
from $18
Tuesday
from $18
Wednesday
from $18
Thursday
from $18

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Nok Air
    1h 5m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $23
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 15m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:55 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    1h 20m
    0
    3:25 PM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    4:45 PM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Vietjet Air
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 20m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    11:10 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $28
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $24
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    6:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    1h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Vietjet Air
    Economy
    from $25
  • Nok Air
    1h 15m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    10:35 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $30
  • Nok Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:45 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $31
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    1h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Vietjet Air
    Economy
    from $36
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    8:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $41
  • Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Nok Air
    1h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    8:00 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $26
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    10:55 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $26
  • Bangkok Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    9:20 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Bangkok Airways
    Economy
    from $36
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    12:46 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365

What are the fastest trips from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

You can get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Nok Air. 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.

Friday
from 9h 0m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 9h 0m
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
from 9h 0m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    5:55 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Nok Air
    1h 5m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $23
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 15m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:55 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    1h 20m
    0
    3:25 PM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    4:45 PM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Vietjet Air
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 20m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    11:10 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $28
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $367
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    6:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $24
  • Nok Air
    1h 15m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    10:35 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $32
  • Thai Airways International
    1h 20m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    8:45 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Airways International
    Economy
    from $61
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $368
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    8:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $41
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:30 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $30
  • Nok Air
    1h 15m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:45 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $31
  • Bangkok Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    9:20 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Bangkok Airways
    Economy
    from $46
  • Fastest Carpool Monday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $366
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $376
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Nok Air
    1h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    7:40 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Nok Air
    Economy
    from $25
  • Thai AirAsia
    1h 10m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    8:00 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai AirAsia
    Economy
    from $26
  • Thai Lion Air
    1h 15m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Don Mueang Airport
    Don Mueang Airport
    10:55 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Thai Lion Air
    Economy
    from $26
  • Bangkok Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok Airport
    Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
    9:20 AM
    Chiang Mai Airport
    Chiang Mai Airport
    0
    Bangkok Airways
    Economy
    from $36
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $369
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:32 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:42 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    11:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    2:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    5:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Any Hotel
    8:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Glassflower Travel and Transport Group
    Premium Economy
    from $365
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $19
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    9:43 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $18
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    8:10 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $18
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

What are the most popular stations in Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

In Bangkok, you will usually depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal or Bang Sue Junction, while in Chiang Mai you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 3, Arcade Bus Station or Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), 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 Bangkok? With 12 connections between 16 Carpool, Bus and Flight 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 Bangkok and Chiang Mai, you can pay as low as $18 with a Bus from Bangkok Busline.

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 Flight from Nok Air: you will get to Chiang Mai in just 1h 5m.

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 Bangkok and Chiang Mai are Glassflower Travel and Transport Group, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai 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 Bangkok 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 Phra Pradaeng or to Chiang Mai Airport, and look at flights from Don Mueang 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

The most popular companies between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, are Glassflower Travel and Transport Group, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai Tour. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Bangkok Busline, Cherdchai Tour, Transport Co and 3 more.

Airlines: Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bangkok 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai

How can I reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok?

Every day, there are on average 12 connections between Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok.

How far is Chiang Mai from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok and Chiang Mai is 360.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bangkok 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 16 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 99 kgs, and a flight 143 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

You can get to Chiang Mai with just $18 by taking a Bus from Bangkok Busline.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok 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 1h 5m with a Flight from Nok Air.

More routes to Bangkok and to Chiang Mai

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bangkok and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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