There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CNX - UTH
1h 5m฿1,900–4,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Udon Thanitrain
17h 28m฿376–2,162Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
11h 45m฿600–1,000Drive 605.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanicar 605.5 km
9h 26m฿2,274–3,284Bus, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthanibus
13h 33m
Chiang Mai to Udon Thani by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani is to train which costs ฿370 - ฿2200 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs ฿1900 - ฿4500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Udon Thani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Udon Thani via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Udon Thani is 431 km. The road distance is 605.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ฿600 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), including transfers and time at the airport.
Chiang Mai to Udon Thani bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Udon Thani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs ฿1900 - ฿4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿600 - ฿1000 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs ฿370 - ฿2200 and takes 17h 28m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Udon Thani, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia and Nok Air fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani once daily. Tickets cost ฿600–1,000 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–3,800
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–4,300
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Train from Ayutthaya to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿180–240
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿480–530
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿1,089–1,094
- Ordinary Train
- ฿250–1,300
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,000
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿700–850
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Udon Thani International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Chiang Mai to Udon Thani bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Udon Thani station.
Chiang Mai to Udon Thani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Udon Thani is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani.
Nok Air and Thai AirAsia offer flights from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Udon Thani International Airport Airport.
Book your Chiang Mai to Udon Thani train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Chiang Mai to Udon Thani bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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