Bangkok to Chiang Mai by bus
14 buses leave Bangkok for Chiang Mai every day, with fares from ฿661 to ฿1,028. The quickest trip takes 9h 5m; the first bus departs at 09:15 from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), the last at 23:00. Operators: Bangkok Bus Lines, Nakhonchaiair, Budsarakham and Viriyatour. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
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Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:15 | → 19:23 | 10h 8m | Nakhonchaiair | Gold Class | ฿771 | Book |
| 10:15 | → 22:00 | 11h 45m | Viriyatour | A/C 1st class | ฿661 | Book |
| 14:00 | → 00:00 | 10h | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿661 | Book |
| 16:00 | → 02:00 | 10h | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿661 | Book |
| 18:30 | → 07:10 | 12h 40m | Budsarakham | VIP · 32 seats | ฿771 | Book |
| 18:50 | → 04:50 | 10h | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿661 | Book |
| 19:00 | → 04:35 | 9h 35m | Nakhonchaiair | Gold Class | ฿771 | Book |
| 19:50 | → 08:30 | 12h 40m | Budsarakham | VIP · 32 seats | ฿771 | Book |
| 20:00 | → 06:00 | 10h | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 24 seats | ฿1,028 | Book |
| 20:00 | → 06:10 | 10h 10m | Cherdchai Tour | Economy | ฿661 | Book |
| 20:35 | → 07:05 | 10h 30m | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿661 | Book |
| 20:45 | → 06:45 | 10h | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 32 seats | ฿771 | Book |
| 22:35 | → 07:40 | 9h 5m | Nakhonchaiair | Gold Class | ฿771 | Book |
| 23:00 | → 08:20 | 9h 20m | Nakhonchaiair | Gold Class | ฿771 | Book |
Where to board in Bangkok
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · 14 departures
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
The fastest bus takes 9h 5m. Most departures take about 10h.
How much is a bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
Fares run from ฿661 to ฿1,028, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai leave?
The first bus leaves at 09:15 and the last at 23:00: 14 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Chiang Mai leave from in Bangkok?
Most buses leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
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