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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    1h 40m
    ฿1,328–3,338

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    10h 52m
    ฿248–912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 40m
    ฿798–3,550

  4. Drive 684.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Bangkokcar car 684.4 km
    8h 48m
    ฿2,537–3,665

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    1h 50m
    ฿1,368–3,993

  6. Bus via อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    11h 50m
    ฿603–5,230

Chiang Mai to Bangkok by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) hourly. Alternatively, Bangkok Busline operates a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿750–1,247 and the journey takes 10h. Tara Tour and Travel also services this route twice daily.

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