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

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Destination Reviews

Dawood A

Very Good experience, I faced issues during departure time ( lost Ticket) i contacted the team and they provided quick to me by themselves. High recommend to use

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 8, 2025

Kristin F

The aircon in first class is very cold. Everything else was fine.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 7, 2025

Okkar M

Staff told me to move because of couple want to sit together, they do it without telling me I thought I had wrong seat, and the seat they give me , charger doesn't work , not even windows seat that I previous booked, staff acts like nothing happened even though I requested them they act like they don't understand, very much racist in my opinion, very bad experience

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Aug 7, 2025

Richard O

The guy carrying of people was very mad this time. I do this travel twice. Firt one was very kind. Second was nor friendly. Air co ndictionner was too cold also at this time. Not the first time

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 7, 2025

Robert W

Excellent!!! Comfy, Spacious and on Time!!! Water and Snacks provided. However when the Coach stopped for a 20 minute Break the Coach moved where it parked without telling anyone! Thankfully I noticed this and could tell others - otherwise we could have been in trouble... Take a photo of your bus if you get off for a break!!!

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Intercity, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Aug 6, 2025

ข

Uncomfortable trip, hostile atmosphere from Car (carriage) professional, water not working to wash hands, air con turned off during night in an a.c. carriage.

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

Zoya A

far, I've had very good experiences. For example, two weeks ago from Bangkok to Koh Chang. This time, I'm a little disappointed.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Aug 3, 2025

Eleonora

Everything goes well. Bus in time Seat comf and space for legs! That give you snacks, water and blanket Recommended!

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Aug 3, 2025

Heleno

I traveled on the second class train with fans, the train left punctually at the scheduled time (3:30 pm) and arrived at the airport station in Bangkok at 5 am the next day. Food and drink are sold throughout the journey, there are bathrooms on the train, the seats recline like on a bus, the views are beautiful, my tip is to take headphones or ear protectors because of the noise produced by the train, and food if you don't want to buy it on the train.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Train #52 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 1, 2025

Ella M

a really nice bus, but impossible to get any sleep. when the driver (rightfully) needed a break half way through at 1 am all the lights were turned on and were encouraged to get off too. defeated the purpose of a vip sleeper bus.

Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP 24, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 29, 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	€288.50
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	01:20	01:50	€136.29
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	06:30	07:55	€32.72	4.5
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	07:05	08:20	€33.41	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	08:00	09:25	€76.00	4.5
Flight	Spring Airlines	Economy	08:45	01:35	€201.15
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:05	10:30	€26.29	4.5
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:25	10:50	€47.80	4.7
Flight	China Eastern Airlines	Economy	10:05	22:15	€299.42
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:45	21:05	€128.05
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:15	12:40	€26.29	4.5
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	11:35	22:05	€392.63	4.7
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:55	13:20	€41.06	4.5
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	12:15	13:35	€75.50	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:35	14:05	€36.64	4.5
Flight	Myanmar Airways Intl	Economy	13:30	18:15	€163.65
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:50	15:10	€37.11	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:10	15:30	€37.08	4.5
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:30	16:00	€50.30	4.5
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	15:00	16:20	€37.08	4.5

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 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 EUR 637.76. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 7.38.

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 7.38 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 637.76.

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

Train tickets - EUR 7.38 to EUR 51.39;
Bus tickets - EUR 17.28 to EUR 26.97;
Plane tickets - EUR 33.63 to EUR 62.97;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 516.28 to EUR 637.76.

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 33.63.

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 516.28.

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)