Chiang Mai to Pattaya

Chiang Mai to Pattaya

Chiang Mai
Pattaya
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Chiang Mai to Pattaya Destination Reviews

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Antonio B
Everything good
Chiang Mai to Pattaya, flight Economy, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Mar 4, 2026
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Andre P
The flight was delayed by roughly 2 hours. The aircraft stood in Chang Mai with very sparse and late information on the further procedures. No drinks were served even though the aircraft was standing out in the sun. Due to the delay we missed the last regular ferry boat to Ko Samed and had to pay eight hundred baht for a speed boat instead of 100 for the ferry boat.
Chiang Mai to Pattaya, flight Economy, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Dec 22, 2025
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Chiang Mai to Pattaya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
BangkokTaxi24
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+12h
$350.76
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
06:25
16:50
$244.67
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
08:10
12:40
$192.84
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:10
13:45
$144.57
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:40
16:50
$212.35
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
10:10
12:20
$278.08
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
10:40
16:50
$361.79
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
11:25
16:50
$213.36
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
11:55
16:50
$303.49
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:15
16:50
$147.85
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
12:40
14:10
$34.73
  4.3
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
13:30
12:40
$106.68
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
13:55
15:20
$34.73
  4.3
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
14:20
12:40
$179.74
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
14:40
13:45
$206.99
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
15:05
12:40
$143.79
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
15:30
16:50
$240.03
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
15:50
12:40
$102.95
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
16:15
16:50
$262.07
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
17:05
12:40
$99.06

How to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya

When you want to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • 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 Bus+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 603.52. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train+van as a train+van ticket costs as low as USD 17.06.

How far is Chiang Mai from Pattaya?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Mai to Pattaya. Your trip will be a total of 506 miles (813 km). The flying distance is 794 miles (1276 km).

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?

The travel time from Chiang Mai to Pattaya can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Pattaya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Saharat Pattaya, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train+van expect to pay as low as USD 17.06 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 603.52.

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

  • Train+Van price: USD 17.07. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 17:05 Chiang Mai until 17:05 Chiang Mai
  • Bus price: USD 28.96. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 19:10 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 until 19:10 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
  • Bus+Van price: USD 38.65 - USD 39.82. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 18:00 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 21:50 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
  • Bus+Train price: USD 44.48. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 17:00 Chiang Mai until 17:00 Chiang Mai
  • Train+Bus price: USD 44.48. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 17:00 Chiang Mai until 17:00 Chiang Mai
  • Plane tickets - USD 82.55 to USD 82.55;
  • flight+taxi+Van price: USD 104.19. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 13:10 Chiang Mai Airport until 13:10 Chiang Mai Airport
  • flight+Bus price: USD 104.71. From Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 12:20 Chiang Mai Airport until 12:20 Chiang Mai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 266.26 to USD 603.52.

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

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

  • 2 by flight+Bus from Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 12:20 Chiang Mai Airport until 12:20 Chiang Mai Airport
  • 1 by flight+taxi+Van from Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 13:10 Chiang Mai Airport until 13:10 Chiang Mai Airport
  • 1 by Train+Van from Chiang Mai to Pattaya starting from 17:05 Chiang Mai until 17:05 Chiang Mai
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Mai to Pattaya 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 Pattaya. 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 82.55.

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 Pattaya

Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya. 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 266.26.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Chiang Mai to Pattaya

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

  • 50% chosen flight+taxi+Van
  • 49% users took a plane.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Pattaya

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Pattaya

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure12:20 PM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day24
Distance813 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAndaman Shuttle, Bangkok Busline, Bell Travel, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Pannipa Pattaya Tour, Roong Reuang Coach, Saharat Pattaya, Sombat Tour, Suwarnphum Burapha, T Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Than Car Service, Torch, Transport Co