Don Mueang to Chiang Mai by train, bus, flight, taxi from THB 278

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Nathan P

Quite a straightforward trip, only small issue was at Mochit bus station and trying to find the counter to collect the ticket, which is outside by the way! But the bus was quite comfortable, a bit cramped in terms of leg room to sleep as you can’t fully recline but to be expected as you are on the bus. But really good price and managed to even get some sleep!

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Jan 24, 2026

Carla S

I took this trip with a friend of mine. We booked it only a few days before departure via the 12Go Asia website. The booking was easy and quick. You could not chose a seat but our assigned seats were next to each other. The price was much cheaper than the sleeper train (about half). The bus was clean and quite spacious with enough room to store bigger backpacks in between the seats. Big luggage was put into the trunk of the bus. The seats were quite comfortable and could be set back almost into a straight position. Sadly, the arm rests could not be moved or taken off. Every seat included a blanket which was a bit small but enough, a bottle of water and a food pack with a muffin and a juice. The Check in was easy. It said first floor in the email so we thought we’d have to go up some stairs but the counter was right at the ground floor. The counter itself was easy to find and the check in was very quick. We arrived 30mins before departure to check in and the bus took off exactly on time. The drive was quick, we even arrived an hour early. The staff was quite strict but not unfriendly. There was a stop around 11pm with a 20min break where we could get free food with our ticket (a buffet with Thai food and mandarin oranges) and water and walk around a bit. A toilet on the bus was available and clean enough. The AC worked well but you could not turn it down or off which made it a little annoying when trying to sleep. The lights were kept off for most of the trip and there were also curtains on the windows. A USB port was available at some window seats (on the ceiling next to the AC) but I did not use it so I don’t know if it worked. All in all it was a fine trip. Almost as comfortable as a bus can be and it got us to our destination easily. The price was cheap especially considering everything that it included.

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour, Jan 24, 2026

Lars D

Aircon was really high, was cold all night

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Jan 23, 2026

Theo T

The staff were amazing and attentive, the drive was on time and I have no complaints there. The only negative would be the aircon was FREEZING! So I would recommend bringing a jumper

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jan 23, 2026

Julia S

We took the night bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Instead of 6pm our bus came more than 1 hour later. We were waiting since 5.30pm and waited right in front of the ticket office. Nobody told us anything first. After more than half an hour too late, we asked what is going on. They just said, we have to wait a bit. After 1 hour we asked again and then one guy called for us for information. After more than an hour we finally were picked up. But there was too much luggage that one person had to stand instead of sitting in the van. We were lucky that we switched into a big night bus after a short time. The night bus itself was okay. The A/C worked, we got 1 burger and water. There was a tiny toilet in the bus and we were punctual in Chiang Mai although our bus was too late first. But the driver drove very fast at the end. All in all it was okay, but there should be more information, especially when you wait with your luggage and nobody informs you about when the bus actually arrives. It was a bit weird and a bit a waste of time. If we had known that we have to wait that long, we would have taken a massage or something.

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Bus, The Tiger 2022 (The Tiger 2022), Jan 22, 2026

Andreas C

Everything felt rushed, stopped once. It felt like the lady who worked for the company did not want to be there at all, was annyoed by travelers questions. She could speak English but only said ideal information in Thai. But the seats was the worst part, looking back I should have booked 3rd class train cause was not worth the money.

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jan 22, 2026

Caterina D

Terrible experience. We are still on the bus, already 6 hours into what is supposedly an 11-hour trip, and it has not stopped even once at a service area to eat or simply stretch our legs. We were offered some sweets before departure, but they were nothing special and obviously not enough. The woman in charge didn’t speak a single word of English and was extremely rude. Almost every hour we stopped to pick up other passengers, yet we were not allowed to get off the bus, even when the stops lasted up to 10 minutes. Overall, a very uncomfortable and frustrating trip. I absolutely do not recommend this company.

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Jan 21, 2026

Mark W

Bus took 17.5 hours to get there. Stopped to repair lights that weren’t working. Odd stops in the middle of nowhere. Indirect route. Stopping 7 times at service stations for no reason. Maybe cooling problems, I don’t know? Gearbox issues on the steep bits. What a nightmare!

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jan 21, 2026

Sam T

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jan 21, 2026

Christian G

It was so freezing in the bus that I thought I’m going to die (I was wearing long pants and a jacket already, as I knew that the buses are idiotic cold). Besides that, everything else was quite good for a bus ride.

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 24, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jan 21, 2026

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Don Mueang to Chiang Mai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	09:20	19:30	€15.11	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	14:32	04:05	€20.58	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	14:32	04:05	€6.23	3.9
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Fan seats only	14:32	04:05	€10.47	4.0
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	18:57	07:15	€28.23	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	1st Class Sleeper AC	18:57	07:15	€44.69	4.0
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	20:22	08:40	€22.77	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	20:22	08:40	€8.42	3.9
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Fan seats only	20:22	08:40	€12.65	4.0
Train	Thai Railway	1st Class Sleeper AC	20:22	08:40	€39.22	4.0
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	22:47	12:10	€21.67	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	22:47	12:10	€7.33	3.9
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Fan seats only	22:47	12:10	€11.56	4.0

How to get from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, 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 Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 41.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 7.60.

How much does it cost to get from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai?

The cost of the trip from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as EUR 7.60 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as EUR 41.95.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai:

Train tickets - EUR 7.60 to EUR 41.95;
Bus tickets - EUR 15.91 to EUR 24.74;
taxi+Train price: EUR 84.48 - EUR 107.55. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 09:13 Chiang Mai until 20:23 Chiang Mai
Plane tickets - EUR 103.86 to EUR 129.25;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 270.59 to EUR 408.89.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 103.86.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 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 Mai. 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 270.59.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai? 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:

37% users enjoyed a train ride.
35% chosen taxi+Train
27% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Don Mueang to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport	€8
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	6:05 오전
Latest Departure	10:47 오후
Departures per day	9
Distance	714 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Jed Yord, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Sombat Tour, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thailand Limo by Datum

Popular Routes

Don Mueang to Chiang Mai