Bus and Coach from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai from various bus operators like GreenBus for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£7

Saturday

£7

Sunday

£8

Monday

£8

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	08:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 04/12/2025 08:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	12:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 04/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	16:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 04/12/2025 16:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	17:45	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 04/12/2025 17:45:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	18:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 04/12/2025 18:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	12:15	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 12:15:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	12:45	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 12:45:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	13:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	16:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 16:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	18:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	08:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	12:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	12:15	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 12:15:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	13:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	16:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	GreenBus	3h 45m	07:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:15	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station		Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
	GreenBus	3h 20m	08:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:20	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station		Business	£12	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	3h 45m	07:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:15	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
GreenBus	3h 45m	08:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	12:15	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
GreenBus	3h 30m	10:25	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	13:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 10:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
GreenBus	3h 45m	12:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	15:45	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
GreenBus	3h 45m	13:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	17:15	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 08/12/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	3h 45m	07:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:15	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 07:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
GreenBus	3h 20m	08:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:20	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£12	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
GreenBus	3h 20m	17:15	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	20:35	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£12	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 17:15:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus		08:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus		12:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus		13:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus		16:00	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 2	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 16:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	3h 45m	07:30	Chiang Rai	Bus Terminal 1	11:15	Chiang Mai	Bus Terminal 3	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is £7 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 57 coaches from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Compare all providers like GreenBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	18:00
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	160.4 km
Coach Companies	GreenBus

Cheapest coach connections from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£8

Friday 05/12

£7

Saturday 06/12

£7

Sunday 07/12

£28

Monday 08/12

£8

Tuesday 09/12

£28

Wednesday 10/12

£8

Thursday 11/12

£8

Friday 12/12

£7

Saturday 13/12

£8

Sunday 14/12

£8

Monday 15/12

£8

Tuesday 16/12

£8

Wednesday 17/12

£7

Thursday 18/12

£251

Friday 19/12

£8

Saturday 20/12

£251

Sunday 21/12

£8

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£7

Wednesday 24/12

£7

Thursday 25/12

£7

Friday 26/12

£7

Saturday 27/12

£22

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £7, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, with £7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

How to save money travelling from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

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 Rai 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 bus from Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

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

GreenBus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Here you will find the key facts about the GreenBus bus route Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai:

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	3h 20m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

Bus Terminal 1

Prasopsook Road

Bus Terminal 2

San Sai

Central Plaza

Central Plaza Chiang Rai, Phaholyothin Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Mueang District

Wat Rong Khun - White Temple

Arcade Coach Station

Kaeonawarat Rd

Bus Terminal 3

Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Tha Phae Gate Old City

Rachadamnoen Rd

Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal)

Talad Warorot

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

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

FAQs about the Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai bus

How much does a Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai bus trip is available from £7 and takes -17,750,121h -30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £474. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is provided by GreenBus and takes 3h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Chiang Rai at 07:30. 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 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?

The latest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Chiang Rai at 18:00. 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 Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai can travel with GreenBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Rai 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: GreenBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Chiang Rai and to Chiang Mai

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