There are 6 ways to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai by subway, 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.
Subway to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Mrt Sanam Chai to Mrt Bang Suesubway
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
3h 8m฿1,235–4,348Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 9 / ...
15h 12m฿225–948Bus
- Take the bus from Tiger 2022 Office Khao San to Chiang Maibus Tiger 2022 Office Khao San - Chiang Mai
11h 47m฿1,035–1,044Drive 688.4 km
- Drive from Wat Arun to Chiang Maicar 688.4 km
8h 34m฿3,141–4,537Subway to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Mrt Sanam Chai to Mrt Phetchaburisubway
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
3h 13m฿1,255–4,877Bus via Chiang Mai Arcade 2
- Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Chiang Mai Arcade 2bus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Chiang Mai Arcade 2 / ...
13h 23m฿817–1,624
Wat Arun to Chiang Mai by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿220 - ฿950 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai is to subway and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs ฿1200 - ฿4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Wat Pho and arriving at Chiang Mai via Tiger 2022 Office Khao San. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Mrt Sanam Chai and arriving at Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
The distance between Wat Arun and Chiang Mai is 606 km. The road distance is 688.4 km.
The best way to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs ฿1035 - ฿1045.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Wat Arun to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Tiger 2022, depart from Tiger 2022 Office Khao San station.
Wat Arun to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs ฿1035 - ฿1045. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿220 - ฿950 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Wat Arun, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
The Tiger 2022 operates a bus from Tiger 2022 Office Khao San to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,020 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai every 2 hours. Tickets cost ฿190–900 and the journey takes 13h 40m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–3,500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–3,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,200
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,700
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
- Phone
- +66 2716 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bangkok Metro
Subway from Mrt Sanam Chai to Mrt Bang Sue
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿35–50
- Schedules at
- Bangkok Metro
Subway from Mrt Sanam Chai to Mrt Phetchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿27–40
- Schedules at
- Bangkok Metro
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
- Phone
- +66 2 206 1006
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Tiger 2022
Bus from Tiger 2022 Office Khao San to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,020
- Website
- The Tiger 2022
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Chiang Mai Arcade 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,600
- Website
- Next Step Journey
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Booking & Getting There
Wat Arun to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Tiger 2022, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Wat Arun to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wat Arun to Chiang Mai is 688 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Wat Arun to Chiang Mai.
Book your Wat Arun to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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