The average bus between SO/ Bangkok and Chiang Mai takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 10h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from SO/ Bangkok 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 hourly between SO/ Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from SO/ Bangkok is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at รพ.จุฬาลงกรณ์ and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from SO/ Bangkok 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 SO/ Bangkok to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from SO/ Bangkok station and arriving at Chiang Mai station via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
SO/ Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, depart from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station.
SO/ Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Book your SO/ Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with Thai Smile Bus, Bangkok Busline and Sombat Tour.
The distance between SO/ Bangkok and Chiang Mai is 587.2 km. The road distance is 684 km.
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ฿600–1,300 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Bangkok Busline also services this route 5 times a day.