The average bus between Chiang Mai and Ranong takes 24h 26m and the fastest bus takes 19h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Ranong. 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 Ranong. The earliest departure is at 9:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ranong at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal and take an average of 24h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 15m • 2 changes
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30h 30m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 15m • 2 changes
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30h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Ranong. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Ranong station via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.
Chiang Mai to Ranong bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Ranong bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Ranong station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Ranong bus tickets online with Nakhonchai Air, Department of Land Transport and Sombat Tour.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ranong is 982 km. The road distance is 1,251 km.
You can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Ranong via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 20h 27m.