The average bus between Pattaya and Chiang Mai takes 13h 30m and the fastest bus takes 12h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pattaya 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Pattaya and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pattaya is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Mochit New Van Terminal and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Pattaya 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Pattaya Pannipa station and arriving at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station via Mochit New Van Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Pattaya to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.
Pattaya to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Bangkok Busline, arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
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The distance between Pattaya and Chiang Mai is 682.2 km. The road distance is 813 km.
You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 via Mochit New Van Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 12h 56m.