Bangkok to Chiang Saen

Bangkok to Chiang Saen

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Bangkok to Chiang Saen Destination Reviews

R
Comfy, clean and on time
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 18, 2025
TM
I have found that my long journey from Bangkok Mochit to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 by Nakhonchaiair's Gold Bus was very comfortable. It was as though I was traveling on a business-class flight where the seat had a good foot rest. In addition to the bus driver, there was an attendant who looked after passengers. Since there were several non-Thai people, including myself, it would be nice if the bus attendant could speak some English. She made some quite long announcements at the beginning and at the end of the journey in Thai only. I expected that any announcement on the bus was also conducted in English, though.
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Jul 8, 2025
SJ
Great flight. On time
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Jul 8, 2025
BV
They gave me a free burger. So life was good. Long ride but I slept for a good chunk of it
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour North, Jun 10, 2025
IS
No issues at all easy trip
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour North, May 14, 2025
PO
Bus was comfortable for the trip
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), May 6, 2025
AP
I appreciated the service a lot since they gave us dinner and it was really unexpected. Unfortunately the bus wasn’t comfortable but night buses are always though. Overall good service
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour North, Jan 25, 2025
VC
Seat too hard, not comfortable at all, I had blood circulation cut off in my thighs and then an electronic device rang every 5 minutes during the whole trajet
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus VIP, Kasemthara Tour (เกษมธราทัวร์), Dec 31, 2024
JB
Great on-board service (blanket, snack and water) and a dinner stop. We left a few minutes later and arrived a few minutes later. But all in all, good experience
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Intercity, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Dec 30, 2024
SO
The journey was absolutely fine. Enough room, air con was good, seats were fine. We had a bottle of water, some biscuits and blanket provided on the bus and stopped at 2am for a free dinner which was included with the ticket. The lack of communication was the only thing that let this journey down. Getting on the correct bus was an experience in itself and I wouldn’t have know anything about the dinner if it weren’t for the nice Thai man next to me who was keeping me updated. I also didn’t know how many stops would be made before mine as I could find a route map anywhere.
Bangkok to Chiang Saen, Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Oct 13, 2024
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Bangkok to Chiang Saen Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Sombat Tour
VIP 20
19:10
07:10
€30.82
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Transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Saen

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Chiang Saen

Cheapest Transport€21
Fastest Transport6h 30m
Earliest Departure8:35 ص
Latest Departure10:50 م
Departures per day9
Distance860 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Glassflower, Jed Yord, Myanmar National Airlines, Sombat Tour, Thai Railways, Transport Co

How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Saen

When you want to get from Bangkok to Chiang Saen, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 33.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 20.93.

How far is Bangkok from Chiang Saen?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bangkok to Chiang Saen. Your trip will be a total of 535 miles (860 km). The flying distance is 452 miles (727 km).

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Chiang Saen?

The travel time from Bangkok to Chiang Saen can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 20 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Chiang Saen?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Chiang Saen varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 20.93 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as EUR 33.90.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangkok to Chiang Saen:

  • Bus tickets - EUR 20.92 to EUR 33.91;
  • Bus+Train price: EUR 70.94. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai starting from 18:10 Hua Lamphong until 18:10 Hua Lamphong
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 140.88. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai starting from 10:30 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 10:30 Chiang Mai Arcade 2
  • taxi+Train price: EUR 179.58 - EUR 191.51. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai starting from 09:13 Chiang Mai until 22:50 Chiang Mai
  • flight price: EUR 300.17. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai starting from 09:40 Suvarnabhumi Airport until 09:40 Suvarnabhumi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 317.55 to EUR 370.80.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Chiang Saen?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 08:35 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:10. There are 9 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 317.55.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Bangkok to Chiang Saen

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangkok to Chiang Saen? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 56% decided to go for a bus.
  • 22% chosen flight
  • 19% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.