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

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Destination Reviews

Clayton C

Trip was great but they wake you up 60 mins before arriving. There is no guidance or map on 12go of the stops so I ended up getting off too early and had to take another train to my destination.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 19, 2025

Clare C

Train was delayed by 2 hours. Very limited on-train provisions.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #8 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 17, 2025

Juliette G

Freezing. It’s unfortunate because the train was new, smooth and on time.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 11, 2025

Jonas R

I didn't know it was an old train before and in the old trains the upper berth is almost just half the size of the bottom one. Didn't really get a shut-eye at all.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 10, 2025

Melissa J

from booking the ticket through to boarding the bus was an absolute breeze, nothing was an issue. I found the online process simple and easy to use with everything being self explanatory on the website. I was able to book the timings that I wanted. Yes I could have booked an earlier bus but I wanted to experience the night bus and see for myself what it was like. The bus was comfortable and I was able to sleep well throughout the journey into bangkok. The bus did stop at around 3am for a period of 20 minutes which I felt was enough time for me to stretch my legs and have a quick cigarette. Following the stop i was brought a coffee about an hour before we arrived in Bangkok which I thought was lovely. The staff were lovely and the driver was a great driver

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP 20, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jun 9, 2025

Maryury S

The train was clean when we got there, the toilet was clean, the chief of cabin was so calm and nice. This experience was definitely better than the one I had before.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 8, 2025

Gary J

What a wonderful experience on the sleeper train to Chiang Mai! I would definitely recommend anyone to do this.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 5, 2025

Sean D

Our driver was great!

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 4, 2025

David

Awaken an hour before arrival is poor practice. Turnaround of train is not my concern.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), May 31, 2025

Js H

I paid over 1000 baht for the bus. But the bus is really not good.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), May 24, 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	€243.06
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	01:20	01:50	€177.08
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	06:30	07:55	€59.47	4.6
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	07:00	08:20	€66.94	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	07:55	09:15	€53.09
Flight	Spring Airlines	Economy	08:45	01:35	€203.23
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	09:15	17:05	€391.39	4.7
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:35	10:55	€104.07	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:00	11:20	€44.89	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:45	23:30	€222.30
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	11:25	20:30	€391.39	4.7
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:50	13:10	€68.11	4.5
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	12:10	13:35	€64.30	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:35	14:05	€59.47	4.6
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:00	14:25	€149.38	4.5
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:50	15:10	€23.42	4.6
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:10	15:30	€55.09	4.5
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:30	16:00	€65.00	4.6
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:55	16:15	€44.89	4.5
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	15:25	16:45	€103.50	4.7

Transportation from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport	€8
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	6:30 ص
Latest Departure	11:40 م
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 EUR 635.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 7.36.

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 EUR 7.36 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 EUR 635.74.

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

Train tickets - EUR 7.36 to EUR 51.23;
Bus tickets - EUR 17.23 to EUR 26.89;
Plane tickets - EUR 33.53 to EUR 62.77;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 514.65 to EUR 635.74.

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 EUR 33.53.

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 EUR 514.65.

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)