How to get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok

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Compare coach and flight for Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $37.

Distance: 583 km

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$22

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$79

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10h 23m

Average total duration

9h 53m

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7h 24m

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Bangkok Bus Lines

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from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

How to get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nakhonchaiair
    9:15 AM10h08
    Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
    7:23 PMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Chiang Mai
    $271One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Bangkok Bus Lines
    6:00 AM10h00
    Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
    4:00 PMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3
    $231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Thai AirAsiaFD3437
    6:45 AM1h10
    Don Mueang International Airport
    7:55 AMChiang Mai
    $721One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Viriyatour
    10:15 AM11h45
    Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
    10:00 PMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3
    $231One-way
    0 changes
  • Nakhonchaiair
    10:15 AM10h11
    Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
    8:26 PMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Chiang Mai
    $361One-way
    0 changes
  • Bangkok Bus Lines
    2:00 PM10h00
    Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
    12:00 AMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3
    $231One-way
    0 changes
  • Nok AirDD124
    10:25 AM1h15
    Don Mueang International Airport
    11:40 AMChiang Mai
    $641One-way
    0 changes
  • Thai Vietjet AirVZ102
    9:55 AM1h25
    Suvarnabhumi Airport
    11:20 AMChiang Mai
    $691One-way
    0 changes
  • thai lion mentariSL506
    8:35 AM1h15
    Don Mueang International Airport
    9:50 AMChiang Mai
    $621One-way
    0 changes

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