Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai from THB 650 Jan 2026 ✅

Bangkok to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Lara M

The climatisation was very too cold.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Premium Bus, Next Step Journey (Next Step Journey), Jan 25, 2026

Flor D

The bus was not as described.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Jan 25, 2026

Peter T

Just a very smooth trip

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Express 44, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jan 25, 2026

Mimmi L

I got a buss 5 min later so i could not be with my friends tho we booked the same bus. I tried to explain it to the workers but they could not speak any english. They were talking for half of the ride and it was really hard to get any rest. I would not do this again

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

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!

Bangkok 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.

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

Lars D

Aircon was really high, was cold all night

Bangkok 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

Bangkok 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.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Bus, The Tiger 2022 (The Tiger 2022), 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.

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

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Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	06:00	16:30	€16.09	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Express	07:00	17:55	€14.65	3.9
Transport Co	Standard	07:25	00:46	€16.09	4.5
Sombat Tour	Express 44	08:00	18:30	€16.09	4.3
Nakhonchai Air	Gold Class	08:30	18:38	€18.77	4.4
Sombat Tour	Express 44	09:00	19:30	€18.77	4.3
Viriya Tour	Intercity	09:50	20:00	€16.09	3.8
Nakhonchai Air	First Class	10:15	20:26	€25.03	4.7
Sritawong Tour	Express	12:00	22:55	€14.65	3.9
Sombat Tour	Express 44	13:00	23:30	€18.77	4.3
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	14:00	00:30	€16.09	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Express	15:00	01:55	€18.77	3.9
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	16:00	02:30	€16.09	4.5
Nakhonchai Air	First Class	17:30	03:15	€25.03	4.6
Sritawong Tour	Express	18:00	04:55	€18.77	3.9
Budsarakham Tour	Express	18:30	06:45	€18.77	4.1
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	18:50	05:20	€16.09	4.5
Sombat Tour	VIP 24	19:15	08:15	€30.93
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	19:35	06:05	€16.09	4.5
Bangkok Busline	VIP 24	19:55	05:55	€25.03	4.5

How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Bangkok to Chiang Mai tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is about 9h 33m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Bangkok and Chiang Mai may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Bus?

The ticket price from Bangkok to Chiang Mai can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Facts about the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Bus	€18
Fastest Bus	9h 33m
Earliest Bus	6:00 早上
Latest Bus	9:39 晚上
Daily Bus Routes	52
Distance	868 kilometers
Bus Companies	Bangkok Busline, Budsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour North, Kittikarn Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Next Step Journey, Sombat Tour, Sritawong Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, The Nine Travel, The Tiger 2022, Tour with Thai, Transport Co, Viriya Tour

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