The cheapest and fastest coaches from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani 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 1 buses that leave Udon Thani for Chiang Mai every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 430 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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 train, coach and flight for Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 430 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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$29 Average Price Cheapest | $96 Average Price | $88 Average Price |
12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 45m Average total duration 22h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Udon Thani to Chiang Mai bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 pm Udon Thani, Northern Bus Terminal (Transport 2) (อุดรธานี สถานีขนส่งสายเหนือ (ขนส่งสาย 2)) | 10h30 | 10:30 pm Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Distance 430 km |
Average bus duration 12h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 17:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Phetprasert, Orsuksa Tour, Local Bus Thailand, Phetprasert Tour from Udon Thani to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Udon Thani to Chiang Mai with Phetprasert, Orsuksa Tour, Local Bus Thailand, Phetprasert Tour for as low as $24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Phetprasert
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FAQs: Udon Thani to Chiang Mai coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Udon Thani, Northern Bus Terminal (Transport 2) (อุดรธานี สถานีขนส่งสายเหนือ (ขนส่งสาย 2)), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Udon Thani and Chiang Mai
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and city buses
- Tuk-tuk service available
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and local vendors available inside and around the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available for a small fee
- Bus: Local routes available
- Songthaew: Various routes
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and small restaurants available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Local Bus: 1, 2
- Songthaew: Red routes
- 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
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