Chiang Mai to Bangkok Bus and Coach

Chiang Mai to Bangkok Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai to Bangkok Route Overview

Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 52 daily bus departures available, including 47 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Mai at 07:30h, arriving at Bangkok at 17:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Chiang MaiThailand
Arrival station and country BangkokThailand
Travel Distance 427 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 14min
Total Departures 52
Popular Operators Sombat Tour, Bangkok Busline
Lowest Price £6
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane



Traveling by coach from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

The shortest travel distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is 427 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 19:46 has a travel time of 09:13h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bangkok earlier, there are 47 overnight coaches and 18 overnight trains from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. The overnight journeys start between 15:30 and 21:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 04:10 and 08:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Bangkok:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Chiang Mai to Bangkok route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 9 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

7.4 Cherdchai Tour
4.5 Bangkok Travel Plus
3.8 Viriya Tour

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Chiang Mai or Bangkok coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Chiang Mai

You can see information about the departure station and stops Chiang Mai here

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  Bangkok

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bangkok here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £6 (One-Way) or £12 (Return).

Travel reviews for Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus

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Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. The average rating is 8.7. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
10 by KENNETH
8.13 by ISABELLE
10 by ANONYMOUS
10 by JONATHAN
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Other popular destinations from Bangkok

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