There are 6 ways to get from Phon to Chiang Mai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Buri Ram, fly
best- Take the taxi from Phon to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi
- Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BFV - CNX
5h 1m฿4,883–7,016Train
cheapest- Take the train from Muang Phon to Ayutthayatrain 26
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain 109 / ...
19h 12m฿273–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Maibus 874
13h 30m฿696–1,446Drive 660.9 km
- Drive from Phon to Chiang Maicar 660.9 km
10h 19m฿3,035–4,384Train to Khon Kaen Airport, fly
- Take the train from Muang Phon to Khon Kaentrain
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane KKC - CNX
4h 32m฿1,665–4,502Bus via Chum Phae
- Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Chum Phaebus
- Take the bus from Chum Phae to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
15h 55m฿1,010–1,280
Phon to Chiang Mai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phon to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿270 - ฿1800 and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Phon to Chiang Mai is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ฿1600 - ฿4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Phon to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Phon and arriving at Chiang Mai via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Phon to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Muang Phon and arriving at Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
The distance between Phon and Chiang Mai is 714 km. The road distance is 660.9 km.
The best way to get from Phon to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs ฿650 - ฿1500.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Phon to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Phon to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phon station.
Phon to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Muang Phon station.
The best way to get from Phon to Chiang Mai is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs ฿650 - ฿1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿270 - ฿1800 and takes 19h 12m.
What companies run services between Phon, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Phon to Chiang Mai via Khon Kaen in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Muang Phon to Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya in around 19h 12m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Buri Ram to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–5,500
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–3,200
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Muang Phon to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–410
Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿170–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿170–230
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿470–520
Train from Muang Phon to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿24–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿24–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–290
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phon to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿146
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,300
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿550–950
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿650–800
Bus from Chum Phae to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿480–700
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿500–650
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Phon to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿100–160
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Chum Phae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–480
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,600
Taxi Thailand Express
- Phone
- +66 62-55-77795
- Website
- taxithailandexpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Phon to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Phon to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phon to Chiang Mai is 661 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Phon to Chiang Mai.
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