What is the best way to travel from Phayao to Chiang Mai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai from Phayao?
You can reach Chiang Mai with just £7 by taking a Bus from GreenBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Jed Yord3h 0m020:00PhayaoBus Terminal23:00Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m023:30PhayaoBus Terminal02:30Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 23:30:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m020:00PhayaoNorthen Lake Hotel23:00Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Northen Lake Hotel, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m023:30PhayaoNorthen Lake Hotel02:30Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Northen Lake Hotel, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 23:30:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus3h 15m011:25PhayaoBus Terminal14:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus3h 15m011:25PhayaoBus Terminal14:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m015:30PhayaoBus Terminal18:25Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 15:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:45PhayaoBus Terminal20:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 17:45:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Phayao to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai from Phayao in just 2h 55m with a Bus from GreenBus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Jed Yord3h 0m020:00PhayaoBus Terminal23:00Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m023:30PhayaoBus Terminal02:30Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 23:30:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m020:00PhayaoNorthen Lake Hotel23:00Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Northen Lake Hotel, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Jed Yord3h 0m023:30PhayaoNorthen Lake Hotel02:30Chiang MaiSunny Hostel0EconomyA Car from Jed Yord goes from Northen Lake Hotel, Phayao (Thailand) at 08/02/2026 23:30:00 to Sunny Hostel, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 09/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Fastest Buses Monday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus3h 15m011:25PhayaoBus Terminal14:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 10/02/2026 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m012:00PhayaoBus Terminal14:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus3h 15m011:25PhayaoBus Terminal14:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 12/02/2026 11:25:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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GreenBus2h 55m008:00PhayaoBus Terminal10:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 08:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 10:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m015:30PhayaoBus Terminal18:25Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 15:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:00PhayaoBus Terminal19:55Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 17:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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GreenBus2h 55m017:45PhayaoBus Terminal20:40Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Bus Terminal, Phayao (Thailand) at 13/02/2026 17:45:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 13/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Mai
What are the most popular stations in Phayao and Chiang Mai?
In Phayao, you will usually depart from Bus Terminal, Northen Lake Hotel or University, while in Chiang Mai you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), Central Station or Arcade Coach Station, 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 Phayao? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool 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 Phayao and Chiang Mai, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from GreenBus.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 Bus from GreenBus: you will get to Chiang Mai in just 2h 55m.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 Phayao and Chiang Mai are GreenBus and Jed Yord, 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 Phayao 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 Dok Khamtai or to Chiang Mai Airport, and look at flights from , 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 Phayao to Chiang Mai?
The most popular companies between Phayao and Chiang Mai, are GreenBus and Jed Yord. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: GreenBus
All you need to know when you travel from Phayao to Chiang Mai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Phayao 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 Phayao to Chiang Mai
How can I reach Chiang Mai from Phayao?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Chiang Mai from Phayao.
How far is Chiang Mai from Phayao?
The distance between Phayao and Chiang Mai is 108.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Phayao 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 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 18 kgs, and a flight 27 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Phayao to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai with just £7 by taking a Bus from GreenBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Phayao 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 2h 55m with a Bus from GreenBus.
More routes to Phayao and to Chiang Mai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Phayao and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
