The average bus between Chiang Mai and Pattaya takes 13h 58m and the fastest bus takes 12h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Pattaya. 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 Pattaya. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Pattaya at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Pattaya station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
Chiang Mai to Pattaya bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
Chiang Mai to Pattaya bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Pattaya Pannipa station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Pattaya bus tickets online with Tara Tour and Travel, Pannipa Pattaya Tour and Bangkok Busline.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Pattaya is 682.2 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 8m.
