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Mae Sai to Chiang Mai buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mae Sai and Chiang Mai takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mae Sai to Chiang Mai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 46m
Duration
242 km
Distance
฿550
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Mae Sai to Chiang Mai bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Mae Sai and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mae Sai is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 8:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mae Sai to Chiang Mai? 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.

Map of how to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Mai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Mai 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿500–750 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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