Buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok from THB 650 Oct 2025 ✅

Chiang Mai to Bangkok Destination Reviews

Andrea L

Very different from my first experience. The first time I took a sleeper bus it was wonderful. The bus had a single seat on each side of the aisle and the seats truly reclined. It was a wonderful experience. I arrived in Bangkok rested and ready to see the city. When I went to book my trip this time I could see that the configuration of the buses had changed. They all had one seat on one side and 2 on the other and none of the seats were as big as the seats on my first ride. The foot rests on the seats we had were useless as there was no room for our feet - it just jammed our feet into the wall in front of us. We were only able to partially recline. I understand that more money can be made this way - but it won't be from me again. They came through and took our blankets away from us a full hour before we reached Mochit Station. It was somewhat cold - I could really have used my blanket a little longer. An hour before arrival was premature. We arrived in Bangkok tired and haggard. We went to our hotel and took a nap.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Oct 13, 2025

Mewen B

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Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour, Oct 13, 2025

Julieta R

The bus broke down after about an hour, but they handled it well and sent another one.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Express, Sritawong Tour, Oct 5, 2025

David T

I just hope the bus has wifi..and an English speaking staff for tourist like us

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Express, Budsarakham Tour (บุษราคัมทัวร์), Oct 5, 2025

Zoe W

Pros: comfy seats that recline. Affordable way to travel with big luggage. Snacks and refreshments handed out. They give you a blanket. The staff were kind and helpful. Cons: lights on and off a few times. Quite a bumpy ride. They let passengers make phone calls which was terrible on a night bus. No announcements in English. I would use again.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sep 22, 2025

Marcel B

-Seats had no space -Bus stopped like 10 times to pick up parcels and stuff -very poor communication -Driver very rude (pushed my girlfriends feet away even tho it was her space) -Very Noisy

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Sep 17, 2025

Max B

Good, very wide seats. Coudnt recline as much as I thought but still good to get some rest.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Sep 15, 2025

Robin R

Confortable seats, good Service, on time. Water and some Food included too.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Sep 4, 2025

Aye K

Some of the seats can not be adjusted. The snacks are ok and the blanket is supported but the AC is super cold. Suggest u to take a jacket or hoodie. The arrival time is surprisingly on time.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus Express 44, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Sep 1, 2025

Charles S

I booked a trip from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani, two 10 hour bus rides through 12go with 1.5 hours in between. They booked two busses that do not meet and leave at the same bus station and our first bus was over an hour late, meaning we had to scramble to take a taxi to a random hotel (where the second bus departed from) and call the bus operator and wait almost 20 minutes for us. Everyone at the bus station and the bus drivers were very kind but it was stressful.

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Aug 23, 2025

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Chiang Mai to Bangkok Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Tour with Thai	VIP	06:30	17:05	$41.52
Sritawong Tour	Super VIP	07:30	17:50	$23.80	4.2
Tour with Thai	First Class	08:00	18:35	$35.37
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	08:20	18:20	$18.27	4.5
Nakhonchai Air	Gold Class	08:45	19:16	$21.31	4.4
Nakhonchai Air	First Class	09:30	19:53	$28.42	4.7
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	10:00	20:00	$18.27	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Express	11:00	21:55	$16.64	3.6
Tour with Thai	First Class	12:30	23:05	$35.37
Sombat Tour	Express 44	13:30	23:30	$21.31	4.5
Viriya Tour	Intercity	14:00	00:10	$18.27	3.3
Budsarakham Tour	Express	16:15	07:30	$25.65
Budsarakham Tour	Express	16:45	08:00	$25.65
Tour with Thai	First Class	17:10	03:45	$35.37
Sritawong Tour	Super VIP	17:30	03:50	$23.80	4.2
Bangkok Travel Plus	Express 44	18:00	06:00	$16.88	3.0
Cherdchai Tour North	Express	18:20	04:50	$18.27	3.7
Bangkok Busline	Intercity	18:40	04:40	$18.27	4.5
Sritawong Tour	Super VIP	19:00	05:20	$23.80	4.3
Bangkok Busline	VIP 24	19:25	05:25	$28.42	4.6

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	9h 13m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36
Distance	750 kilometers
Bus Companies	Nakhonchai Air, Sombat Tour, Sritawong Tour, Torch, Tour with Thai, Transport Co

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How to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is about 9h 13m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chiang Mai and Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok by Bus?

The ticket price from Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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.

Buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok