Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai from THB 969 Dec 2025 ✅

Bangkok to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Niamh K

Comfy seats that recline really far back! They also give you snacks, juice and a bottle of water which is nice, the only thing is that the aircon was freezing! We were all given a blanket but even then it was still quite cold

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Dec 7, 2025

Frode A

The bus was way to cold! We knew this and had extra clothes, but still way to cold

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Dec 7, 2025

Miranda P

Looked after us really well. Lovely bus pick up from hostel and across the border. However, didn’t communicate about pick up until we messaged first.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Express 44, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Dec 5, 2025

Neil L

Arrived on time which is always good

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus First Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Dec 5, 2025

Divya A

Very comfortable bus, with business-class level leg space. Operator was accurate about both pick up and drop off timings, gave a free voucher for food en route and the also a snack inside the bus. Only advice would be to check in early so you can avoid getting the last seat which doesn't recline as much.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour, Dec 5, 2025

Tomas D

My only complaint was there was a loud beeping sound going off throughout the journey which makes it hard to sleep for light sleepers. However the bus is very comfy and there is plenty of room.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Dec 5, 2025

Lonne

It was the best organised bus company we used in Thailand so far. We got a small snack and a bottle of water after we got on the bus and made a stop at midnight where we could get free, basic, Thai food. It is still a bus, so it wasn't extremely comfy, but it was definitely fine. We arrived about 1 hour earlier than expected.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Dec 3, 2025

Lili S

After the booking the waiting to confirm isn’t immediate. I had several msgs saying we had to wait for confirmation, when we got one with seats assigned, we then received another saying that they are still waiting don’t understand why 12GO doesn’t have immediate confirmation as they are the processors! Very confusing

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus First Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Dec 3, 2025

Yasmin V

The seats where a lot better than in other busses. A lot of room en we got a welcome treat and a blanket. That was very sweet. For this long trip this was the best you can get for this price I think. The only thing that was less comfortable was the VC. It was very cold and we couldn't regulate it much. Oh jeah and the buss driver was also very kind.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Dec 3, 2025

Adrian R

Bus accident

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour, Dec 2, 2025

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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	€16.00	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Express	07:00	17:55	€14.57	3.9
Transport Co	Standard	07:25	00:46	€16.00	4.5
Sombat Tour	Express 44	08:00	18:30	€16.00	4.3
Nakhonchai Air	Gold Class	08:30	18:38	€18.67	4.4
Sombat Tour	Express 44	09:00	19:30	€18.67	4.3
Viriya Tour	Intercity	09:50	20:00	€16.00	3.8
Nakhonchai Air	First Class	10:15	20:26	€24.89	4.7
Sritawong Tour	Express	12:00	22:55	€14.57	3.9
Sombat Tour	Express 44	13:00	23:30	€18.67	4.3
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	14:00	00:30	€16.00	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Express	15:00	01:55	€18.67	3.9
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	16:00	02:30	€16.00	4.5
Nakhonchai Air	First Class	17:30	03:15	€24.89	4.6
Sritawong Tour	Express	18:00	04:55	€18.67	3.9
Budsarakham Tour	Express	18:30	06:45	€18.67	4.1
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	18:50	05:20	€16.00	4.5
Sombat Tour	VIP 24	19:15	08:15	€30.77
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	19:35	06:05	€16.00	4.5
Bangkok Busline	VIP 24	19:55	05:55	€24.89	4.5

Transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Facts about the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Bus	€27
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Latest Bus	7:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4
Distance	688 kilometers
Bus Companies	Budsarakham Tour, Next Step Journey, The Tiger 2022

Popular Routes

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 11h 30m. 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.

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Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai