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Bangkok to Chiang Mai buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bangkok and Chiang Mai takes 10h 26m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. There is an hourly bus service from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 26m
Duration
675 km
Distance
฿850
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus times

Buses run hourly between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangkok is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 8:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 675.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ฿600–1,272 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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