Which bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like GreenBus or Tara Tour and Travel. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 06:30 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 06:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 07:15 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 07:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 07:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 07:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 07:15 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 07:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 07:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 07:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 10:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 12:30 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 13:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| Tara Tour and Travel | 3h 0m | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 11:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Basic | £19 |
A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Tara Tour and Travel | 3h 0m | 10:45 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 13:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Basic | £19 |
A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 10:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 10:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 12:30 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 13:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 45m | 11:00 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 14:45 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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| GreenBus | 3h 40m | 12:45 | Chiang Mai | Bus Terminal 3 | 16:25 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 1 | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 11:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 14:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 11:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 14:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| GreenBus | 07:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 11/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 08:45 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 11/12/2025 08:45:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 10:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 11/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 11:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| GreenBus | 14:00 | Chiang Mai | Arcade Coach Station | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 11/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is £7 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai?
All facts for Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like GreenBus and Tara Tour and Travel that travel daily 30 times by bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in one click. Book your Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai bus ticket starting from £7!
| Cheapest Bus | £7 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 06:30 |
| Latest Coach | 17:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 30 Ø |
| Distance | 160.4 km |
| Coach Companies | GreenBus and Tara Tour and Travel |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?
Every day, 30 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
How to save money travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Book the ticket from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, 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 Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
What are the most popular bus companies from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?
GreenBus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Here you will find the key facts about the GreenBus bus route Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai:
| Cheapest Price | £7 |
| Fastest Coach | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 06:30 |
| Last Coach | 17:00 |
| Daily Connections | 29 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Here is a map with all coach stations in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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