The average bus between Chiang Mai and Bangkok takes 11h 15m and the fastest bus takes 11h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Bangkok at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Bangkok station via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
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The distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is 582.9 km. The road distance is 674 km.
Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿800–1,251 and the journey takes 9h 21m.