Buses from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai from THB 360 Dec 2025 ✅

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

Lisa M

Perfect service. Punctual. Driver helpful& friendly. Clear instructions. Comfortable ride. Will definitely use again.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 22, 2025

Martin H

Perfect ride and service. Very comfortable bus

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 20, 2025

Suzanne A

The bus was on time and as expected. The only reason for the four stars and not five Is because we are 6 foot tall Canadians and the seats felt a little cramped for us. Overall, it was a good experience and would recommend the green bus service.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 18, 2025

Henry P

Comfortable and easy

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 14, 2025

Colin C

Bus time changed but no text or email notification VIP class was changed. Seat was hard, seatbelts stiff and tight buttons

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 14, 2025

Halil M

Excellent bus, professional driver. Highly recommended.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 13, 2025

Richard J

Very comfortable bus. Ac and reclining seats and foot rest. Clean bathroom

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 12, 2025

Remo

Nice Travel on time

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 10, 2025

Jaroslav M

Comfortable bus, reasonable price. Would use again.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 9, 2025

Michal G

Ants were everywhere in our bus seats and since the bus was full we couldn’t do anything about it..

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Bus Express Combo, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 8, 2025

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
GreenBus	VIP	06:00	09:20	€11.74	4.5
GreenBus	Express	07:00	10:45	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	VIP	07:30	10:50	€11.74	4.5
GreenBus	Express	08:15	12:00	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	Express	08:45	12:30	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	VIP	09:30	12:50	€11.19	4.5
GreenBus	Express	10:00	13:45	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	Express	10:30	14:15	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	Express	11:00	14:45	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	Express	11:30	15:15	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	Express	12:00	15:45	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	Express	12:45	16:25	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	Express	13:15	17:00	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	VIP	13:45	17:05	€11.19	4.5
GreenBus	Express	14:15	18:00	€7.20	4.3
GreenBus	Express	15:15	19:05	€5.62	4.1
GreenBus	Express	16:30	20:20	€5.62	4.1
GreenBus	Express	17:00	20:45	€7.74	4.3
GreenBus	Express	17:30	21:20	€5.62	4.1
GreenBus	VIP	18:00	21:20	€11.74	4.5

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Bus	€10
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	125 kilometers
Bus Companies	GreenBus, Naluangs, Yortdoy Travel

Popular Routes

How to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Bus

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

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

The estimate travel time from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is about 3h 20m. 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 Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai by Bus?

The ticket price from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai