The average bus between Chiang Mai and Terminal 21 takes 10h 49m and the fastest bus takes 10h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Mai to Terminal 21. 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 Terminal 21. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Terminal 21 at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Terminal 21? 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 Terminal 21. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Terminal 21 station via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Chiang Mai to Terminal 21 bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Terminal 21 bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Terminal 21 bus tickets online with Nakhonchai Air and Thai Smile Bus.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Terminal 21 is 586.5 km. The road distance is 685 km.
Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿800–1,251 and the journey takes 9h 21m.