The average bus between Penang and Chiang Mai takes 28h 45m and the fastest bus takes 28h 40m. There is at least one bus per day from Penang 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 once daily between Penang and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penang is at 5:00 AM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Hat Yai and take an average of 28h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Penang station and arriving at Chiang Mai station via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
Penang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Book your Penang to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with New Asian Travel, Piya Chai Patthana and Phetprasert Tour.
The distance between Penang and Chiang Mai is 1,494.7 km. The road distance is 1,866 km.
You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 29h 10m.
