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

Compare all timetables for the bus from Phayao to Chiang Mai

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

today

£8

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

£8

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	2h 55m	08:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	10:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
GreenBus	3h 15m	11:25	Phayao	Bus Terminal	14:40	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
GreenBus	2h 55m	12:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	14:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
GreenBus	2h 55m	17:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	19:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
GreenBus		08:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	2h 55m	08:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	10:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
GreenBus	3h 15m	11:25	Phayao	Bus Terminal	14:40	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
GreenBus	2h 55m	12:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	14:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
GreenBus	2h 55m	17:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	19:55	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Business	£8	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
GreenBus	08:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 21/12/2025 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	09:30	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 21/12/2025 09:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	12:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 21/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	17:00	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
GreenBus	17:45	Phayao	Bus Terminal	00:00	Chiang Mai	Arcade Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 21/12/2025 17:45:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Phayao to Chiang Mai is £6 on 21/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Phayao and Chiang Mai

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Phayao to Chiang Mai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Phayao and Chiang Mai.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 coaches from Phayao to Chiang Mai, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Phayao and Chiang Mai, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Phayao to Chiang Mai

Compare all providers like GreenBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Phayao to Chiang Mai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Phayao to Chiang Mai starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	17:45
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	108.6 km
Coach Companies	GreenBus

Cheapest coach connections from Phayao to Chiang Mai

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Phayao for Chiang Mai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£8

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£8

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£6

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£6

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Phayao to Chiang Mai

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

With a price starting from £6, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Phayao to Chiang Mai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Phayao to Chiang Mai, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Phayao 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 Phayao 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 Phayao 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 Phayao to Chiang Mai are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Phayao and Chiang Mai

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

University

Dok Khamtai

Wat Thung Ton Si

Chun Bus Terminal

Northen Lake Hotel

Arcade Coach Station

Kaeonawarat Rd

Bus Terminal 3

Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal)

Railway Station

Talad Warorot

Service and Comfort on the bus from Phayao to Chiang Mai

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

FAQs about the Phayao to Chiang Mai bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Phayao - Chiang Mai bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Phayao to Chiang Mai is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £9. 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 Phayao - Chiang Mai route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Phayao to Chiang Mai is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Phayao to Chiang Mai is provided by GreenBus and takes 2h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Phayao at 08:00. 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 Phayao to Chiang Mai?

The latest bus to Chiang Mai departs from Phayao at 17:45. 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 Phayao - Chiang Mai route?

Passengers looking to travel from Phayao 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 Phayao and Chiang Mai?

You can check all the direct connections between Phayao 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 Phayao?

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 Phayao 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 Phayao 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 Phayao to Chiang Mai on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Phayao to Chiang Mai?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Phayao and Chiang Mai. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Phayao to Chiang Mai?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Phayao and Chiang Mai change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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