The average bus between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan takes 11h 9m and the fastest bus takes 10h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan. 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 every 4 hours between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Samut Prakan at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan? 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 Samut Prakan. However, there are services departing from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station and arriving at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station via Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan is 602.3 km. The road distance is 705 km.
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 every 2 hours. Tickets cost ฿600–1,282 and the journey takes 10h.