The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kham Yai to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
16 h 5 m
Average duration
17 h 6 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kham Yai to Chiang Mai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kham Yai to Chiang Mai will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $35.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kham Yai for Chiang Mai 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 17 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 37 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Kham Yai to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kham Yai to Chiang Mai 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 5h 52m. 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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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
$33 Average Price Cheapest | $110 Average Price |
16h 40m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kham Yai to Chiang Mai bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 am Ubon Ratchathani, Bus Terminal | 17h35 | 12:05 am Chiang Mai, Nakhonchai Air | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:17 am Ubon Ratchathani, Bus Terminal | 17h37 | 2:54 am Chiang Mai, Nakhonchai Air | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:20 am Ubon Ratchathani, Bus Terminal | 16h05 | 3:25 am Chiang Mai, Nakhonchai Air | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kham Yai to Chiang Mai
Distance 735 km |
Average bus duration 16h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Bus providers: Nakhonchaiair from Kham Yai to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Kham Yai to Chiang Mai with Nakhonchaiair for as low as $32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Important Stations and Airports in Kham Yai and Chiang Mai
- 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
- 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
- Several local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available in front of the station
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available free of charge
- Songthaew (Red Truck): Available from city center
- Bus: Local bus routes available
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