Bangkok to Chiang Rai by bus
10 buses leave Bangkok for Chiang Rai every day, with fares from ฿722 to ฿905. The quickest trip takes 11h; the first bus departs at 09:30 from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), the last at 20:30. Operators: Bangkok Bus Lines, Thaibus Tour, Budsarakham and Cherdchai Tour. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
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Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | → 22:10 | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿776 | Book |
| 12:30 | → 01:10 | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 32 seats | ฿905 | Book |
| 16:30 | → 05:10 | 12h 40m | Thaibus Tour | A/C 1st class | ฿722 | Book |
| 17:00 | → 05:20 | 12h 20m | Budsarakham | VIP · 32 seats | ฿842 | Book |
| 17:30 | → 06:00 | 12h 30m | Cherdchai Tour | Economy | ฿738 | Book |
| 18:00 | → 05:00 | 11h | Thaibus Tour | A/C 1st class | ฿738 | Book |
| 18:40 | → 07:00 | 12h 20m | Kasemthara Tour | VIP · 32 seats | ฿776 | Book |
| 19:30 | → 07:30 | 12h | Cherdchai Tour | Economy | ฿738 | Book |
| 19:40 | → 08:00 | 12h 20m | Budsarakham | VIP · 32 seats | ฿842 | Book |
| 20:30 | → 07:30 | 11h | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 32 seats | ฿861 | Book |
Where to board in Bangkok
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · 10 departures
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
The fastest bus takes 11h. Most departures take about 12h 20m.
How much is a bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
Fares run from ฿722 to ฿905, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai leave?
The first bus leaves at 09:30 and the last at 20:30: 10 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Chiang Rai leave from in Bangkok?
Most buses leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
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