The average bus between Rawai and Chiang Mai takes 41h 1m and the fastest bus takes 36h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rawai 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 twice daily between Rawai and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rawai is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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46h • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Rawai to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Rawai station and arriving at Chiang Mai station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.
Rawai to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phuket Smart Bus, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Rawai to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phuket Smart Bus, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Book your Rawai to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with Phuket Smart Bus, The Transport Company and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rawai and Chiang Mai is 1,226.8 km. The road distance is 1,529 km.
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,100–4,300 and the journey takes 24h 35m.