Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK) by bus, train, flight, taxi from THB 278

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Destination Reviews

Win H

Really slow and took more than 8 hours to make a lunch stop.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Express, Sritawong Tour, Oct 2, 2025

Maryana S

The lower bed int he sleeper was just perfect for sleeping. Slept almost all the travel.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 29, 2025

Ann J

So easy to pick up our ticket and get the train.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 29, 2025

Christopher A

The AC runs quite cold when you first board but the beds are warm with blanket and curtains so you understand why. Beds made by 7:30pm. Meals and snacks available for purchase, very clean. Note the lights will not turn off overnight, perhaps bring a mask.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 28, 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 Airport to Bangkok, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sep 22, 2025

Hendri

I slept the entire trip

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), 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 Airport 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 Airport to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Sep 15, 2025

Sarah T

Everything was great but the doors between the seats and the toilets need to automatically shut. Everyone kept leaving them open and I was right next to the toilets, and the smell was awful!

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 14, 2025

Elise

I absolutely loved this experience! Everything clearly laid out and easy to understand. Leave a couple hours to get from old city to train station for the 6pm train because traffic gets so crazy at that time and the usual 13mins trip can take 2 hours to get over the river!

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 10, 2025

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Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	00:00	01:50	$336.37
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	00:35	01:55	$44.86
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	01:20	01:50	$261.03
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	06:30	07:55	$37.21	4.4
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	07:05	08:20	$87.75	4.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	08:00	09:25	$27.22	4.5
Flight	Spring Airlines	Economy	08:45	01:35	$234.44
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:05	10:30	$43.05	4.5
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:25	10:50	$79.43	4.7
Flight	China Eastern Airlines	Economy	10:05	22:15	$348.98
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:45	23:30	$166.04
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:15	12:40	$79.33	4.5
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	11:35	20:45	$156.57	4.7
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:55	13:20	$33.82	4.5
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	12:15	13:35	$84.60	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:35	14:05	$73.30	4.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:00	14:25	$179.86
Flight	Myanmar Airways Intl	Economy	13:30	18:15	$190.74
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:50	15:10	$91.69	4.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:10	15:30	$38.44	4.5

Transportation from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:40 PM
Departures per day	95
Distance	684 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Busline, Budsarakham Tour, Jed Yord, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

Popular Routes

How to get from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

When you want to get from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, 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 Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 740.45. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.57.

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

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok 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 USD 8.57 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 740.45.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.57 to USD 59.67;
Bus tickets - USD 20.06 to USD 31.31;
Plane tickets - USD 39.05 to USD 73.11;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 599.41 to USD 740.45.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Mai Airport and Bangkok?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok depart during the day - there are approximately 38 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:30. There are 34 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 17 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Mai to Bangkok any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. 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 USD 39.05.

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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 Chiang Mai to Bangkok. 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 USD 599.41.

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 Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok? 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:

73% decided to go for a bus.
22% users took a plane.
5% users enjoyed a train ride.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK)