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Check the bus schedule for Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Nakhonchai Air, Sombat or Bangkok Busline. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    04:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    12:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    22:55
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    18:10
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    11:31
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • The Transport Co. Ltd.
    17h 21m
    0
    18:10
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    11:31
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    The Transport Co. Ltd.
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    07:30
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:25
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    £15
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:25
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:00
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • Viriya Tour
    10h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:00
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Viriya Tour
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    £15
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    12:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    22:55
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    12:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    22:55
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    20:10
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    £14
  • Cherdchai Tour
    13h 43m
    0
    20:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    09:43
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    £14
  • Sombat
    10h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    18:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    £15
  • Transport Co
    17h 21m
    0
    07:25
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    00:46
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Transport Co
    Economy
    £15
  • Sri Thawong Tour
    10h 55m
    0
    12:00
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    22:55
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    0
    Sri Thawong Tour
    Economy
    £15

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 118 daily coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 67 daily coaches between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 516 coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with 71 offers.

All facts for Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Nakhonchai Air, Sombat and Bangkok Busline that travel daily 100 times by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in one click. Book your Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 8h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 22:45
Daily Bus Connections 100 Ø
Distance 580.6 km
Coach Companies Nakhonchai Air, Sombat, Bangkok Busline, Sri Thawong Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakham Tour, Transport Co, Budsarakam Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Viriya Tour and 1 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

Every day, 100 buses from 11 coach companies leave Bangkok for Chiang Mai. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
£15
Friday 20/06
£15
Saturday 21/06
£508
Sunday 22/06
£508
Monday 23/06
£14
Tuesday 24/06
£15
Wednesday 25/06
£14
Thursday 26/06
£14
Friday 27/06
£14
Saturday 28/06
£15
Sunday 29/06
£14
Monday 30/06
£508
Tuesday 01/07
£508
Wednesday 02/07
£14
Thursday 03/07
£508
Friday 04/07
£14
Saturday 05/07
£14
Sunday 06/07
£14
Monday 07/07
£14
Tuesday 08/07
£508
Wednesday 09/07
£508
Thursday 10/07
£508
Friday 11/07
£14
Saturday 12/07
£508
Sunday 13/07

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 £14, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai timetable.

Bangkok Busline from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Bangkok Busline

Here you will find the key facts about the Bangkok Busline bus route Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 10h 0m
Earliest Coach 14:00
Last Coach 20:45
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 19/06/2025

Sombat from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Sombat

Here you will find the key facts about the Sombat bus route Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 10h 30m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Last Coach 21:39
Daily Connections 32 Ø
Found on 19/06/2025

Nakhonchai Air from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Nakhonchai Air

Here you will find the key facts about the Nakhonchai Air bus route Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 8h 55m
Earliest Coach 08:30
Last Coach 22:45
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 19/06/2025
In total 11 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Bangkok - Chiang Mai

Sri Thawong Tour
Kev, 30/07/2024
Nothing short of Rubbish. Horrible lady who's meant to be providing service totally ignored us several times. Roof was leaking water on me the whole trip, seats uncomfortable, very very cold the whole ... Nothing short of Rubbish. Horrible lady who's meant to be providing service totally ignored us several times. Roof was leaking water on me the whole trip, seats uncomfortable, very very cold the whole trip. NEVER WOULD I EVEN SUGGEST TO USE THESE MUPPETS!!!

All bus stations and stops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai? Compare all modes of transports from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus

How much does a Bangkok Chiang Mai coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bangkok Chiang Mai bus trip is available from £14 and takes 14h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 11 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £790. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Chiang Mai.

How many connections are available for the Bangkok Chiang Mai route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is offered by roughly 100 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is provided by Nakhonchai Air and takes 8h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Bangkok at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Bangkok at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bangkok Chiang Mai route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai can travel with Nakhonchai Air, Sombat and Bangkok Busline. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Nakhonchai Air, Sombat and Bangkok Busline.

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

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 bus for the Bangkok Chiang Mai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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