The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Ngoen every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 212 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$9 Average Price Cheapest | $231 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen coaches for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 pm Chiang Mai | 4h00 | 4:00 pm Chiang Ngoen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 15 December | |||||
![]() | 1:45 am Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 4h10 | 5:55 am Chiang Ngoen, Tak Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
175-10 | 2:30 am Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 4h00 | 6:30 am Chiang Ngoen, Tak Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
ESAN TOUR | 2:30 am Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h24 | 7:54 am Chiang Ngoen, Tak Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:50 am Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 4h10 | 10:00 am Chiang Ngoen, Tak Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen
Buses from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
FAQs: Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Ngoen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chiang Ngoen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chiang Ngoen, Tak Bus Terminal, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chiang Mai and Chiang Ngoen
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities
- Public restrooms available with 5 baht fee
- Bus: R3, RTC Shuttle
- Songthaew: Red trucks from city center
- 06:00-18:00
- Free parking available at terminal
- Small local food stalls available
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Basic facilities available
- Local Bus: Available from city center
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