Chiang Rai to Bangkok by bus
8 buses leave Chiang Rai for Bangkok every day, with fares from ฿722 to ฿905. The quickest trip takes 10h 30m; the first bus departs at 10:30 from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, the last at 19:05. Operators: Bangkok Bus Lines, Cherdchai Tour, Thaibus Tour and Kasemthara Tour. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
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Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | → 23:10 | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 32 seats | ฿905 | Book |
| 13:00 | → 01:40 | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C 1st class | ฿776 | Book |
| 17:00 | → 05:30 | 12h 30m | Cherdchai Tour | Economy | ฿738 | Book |
| 17:30 | → 06:30 | 13h | Kasemthara Tour | VIP · 32 seats | ฿776 | Book |
| 18:00 | → 06:30 | 12h 30m | Cherdchai Tour | Economy | ฿738 | Book |
| 18:30 | → 06:30 | 12h | Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP · 32 seats | ฿861 | Book |
| 19:00 | → 06:00 | 11h | Thaibus Tour | A/C 1st class | ฿738 | Book |
| 19:05 | → 05:35 | 10h 30m | Thaibus Tour | A/C 1st class | ฿722 | Book |
Where to board in Chiang Rai
- Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 · 8 departures
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?
The fastest bus takes 10h 30m. Most departures take about 12h 30m.
How much is a bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?
Fares run from ฿722 to ฿905, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok leave?
The first bus leaves at 10:30 and the last at 19:05: 8 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Bangkok leave from in Chiang Rai?
Most buses leave from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2.
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