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How to get fromPattaya to Chiang Maiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pattaya to Chiang Mai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    4h 15m
    ฿1,541–4,240

  2. Minivan, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    14h 39m
    ฿400–1,110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    13h 24m
    ฿446–1,263

  4. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 56m
    ฿810–1,510

  5. Drive 812.7 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Chiang Maicar car 812.7 km
    9h 50m
    ฿3,055–4,412

  6. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    4h 32m
    ฿1,563–3,674

  7. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTP - CNX
    3h 2m
    ฿3,542–14,328

  8. Bus to Hua Hin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya North Bus Station to New Hua Hin Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HHQ - CNX
    7h 41m
    ฿2,280–5,520

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    14h
    ฿943–1,500

Pattaya to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket฿943Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 13h 56m.

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