The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chiang Mai to Kham Yai
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
16 h 30 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chiang Mai to Kham Yai 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 Kham Yai will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $32.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Kham Yai every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 735 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare flight and coach for Chiang Mai to Kham Yai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chiang Mai to Kham Yai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 735 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$32 Average Price Cheapest | $133 Average Price |
17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chiang Mai to Kham Yai bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 am Chiang Mai | 17h00 | 7:00 pm Kham Yai | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 am Chiang Mai | 17h00 | 2:00 am Kham Yai | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 pm Chiang Mai | 16h30 | 4:30 am Kham Yai | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Kham Yai
Distance 735 km |
Average bus duration 16h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 30m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 19:00 |
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Important Stations and Airports in Chiang Mai and Kham Yai
- 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
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and local vendors available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and city buses
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