The average bus between Chiang Mai and Patong takes 30h 10m and the fastest bus takes 24h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Patong. 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 Patong. 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 Patong at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and take an average of 30h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Patong? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Patong. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Patong station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.
Chiang Mai to Patong bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
Chiang Mai to Patong bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, arrive at Thalang, Phuket station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Patong bus tickets online with Sritawong Tour, The Transport Company and Phuket Smart Bus.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Patong is 1,213.7 km. The road distance is 1,519 km.
You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Patong via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Thalang, Phuket, and Thalang Public Health Office in around 24h 52m.