The average bus between Chiang Mai and Karon takes 30h 22m and the fastest bus takes 25h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Karon. 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 twice daily between Chiang Mai and Karon. The earliest departure is at 7:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Karon at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Karon. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Karon station via Phuket Bus Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 22m.
Chiang Mai to Karon bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Karon bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Karon bus tickets online with Sritawong Tour, The Transport Company and Phuket Smart Bus.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Karon is 1,219 km. The road distance is 1,526 km.
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,100–4,400 and the journey takes 24h 40m.