Chiang Mai to Sukhothai by bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 406

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai Destination Reviews

Rafiq L

Several buses were scheduled to leave to our destination at varying times so had to ask 3 people before getting the right one. Bus operator offered a bag of snacks on boarding - very appreciated. Stopped 3 times for bathroom breaks - very clear on how much time the stop was (between 15 - 30 mins). None of the 20 baht included food & drink options appealed; but did take the fruit options for our party of 4 (watermelon, guava, pineapple). Bus driver/company representative kindly offered us the stop nearer the guesthouses area as opposed to the bus terminal which was an additional 12km on (although I did later have to go to the terminal as I forgot my phone on the bus and luckily they picked up when I called it and told me it would be at the terminal).

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Jul 14, 2026

Christophe

Very Good. On Time. Break with rice and eggs iclude. Just My seat to noisy.

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Jul 9, 2026

Tikky P

Efficient site and comfortable

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Jun 29, 2026

Nola E

The car was new and very clean. Our driver was on time and dropped us at our destination as estimated. He kept the cab a comfortable temperature and stopped at a very nice, and clean rest stop for us to stretch and use the toilet.

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), May 22, 2026

Julija B

It was certainly much better than I expected

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), May 8, 2026

Gabriela

The bus was very old not the one that appears on the Pic

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Mar 21, 2026

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Évelyne F

Confortable, on time, personnal very professionnel.

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Mar 18, 2026

Joab G

Good value for money. Not a VIP bus so don't expect reclinable seats or lots of leg space. Bus felt clean and the driver was on time and made a good ride. We had a 20Bath coupon for food at the middle of the trip. Good experience overall :)

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Feb 27, 2026

Pedro N

On time, comfortable, stop for lunch... As good as one can expect.

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Feb 25, 2026

John F

Went as planned with enough toilet/food stops. Very comfortable.

Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, Bus Express, Sukhothai Wintour, Feb 23, 2026

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Chiang Mai to Sukhothai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	AEC 168 Transport and Travel	SUV 4pax	Any time	+4h	$104.64	5.0
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	06:30	17:20	$95.44
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	07:05	16:50	$97.16
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	07:30	12:30	$14.95	3.7
Bus	Esarn Tour	Intercity	08:00	13:00	$9.69	3.9
Bus	Sukhothai Thani	Intercity	08:45	14:25	$11.09	4.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:05	08:20	$117.73
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:25	17:20	$147.45
Bus	Tour with Thai	First Class	10:00	16:00	$21.53	5.0
Bus	Sukhothai Thani	Intercity	11:00	16:30	$9.09	4.4
Bus	Tour with Thai	First Class	11:50	17:50	$21.53	5.0
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	12:10	16:50	$108.53
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:35	08:20	$101.73
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:50	08:20	$83.44
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:10	08:20	$109.73
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:30	08:20	$99.44
Bus	Sukhothai Thani	Intercity	15:00	20:40	$11.09	4.4
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	15:30	08:20	$145.16
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	16:20	08:20	$90.30
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	16:55	17:20	$170.31

How to get from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai

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

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 309.45. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.14.

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

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sukhothai Wintour: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.14 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 309.45.

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

Bus tickets - USD 12.14 to USD 21.14;
Bus+Van price: USD 24.07. From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai starting from 07:45 Chiang Mai Old City Hotel Transfer until 11:50 Chiang Mai Old City Hotel Transfer
flight price: USD 226.69. From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai starting from 10:10 Chiang Mai Airport until 11:55 Chiang Mai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 103.09 to USD 309.45.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 08:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 13 available bus trips every day.
3 by Bus+Van from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai starting from 07:45 Chiang Mai Old City Hotel Transfer until 11:50 Chiang Mai Old City Hotel Transfer
2 by flight from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai starting from 10:10 Chiang Mai Airport until 11:55 Chiang Mai Airport
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai. 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 103.09.

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 Sukhothai

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

58% decided to go for a bus.
36% chosen Bus+Van
5% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	3h
Earliest Departure	7:45 AM
Latest Departure	7:00 PM
Departures per day	53
Distance	150 kilometers
Transport Companies	Arnud Transport, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Esarn Tour, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Smart En Plus, Smile On Transport, Sukhothai Wintour, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Tara Tour and Travel, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch, Tour with Thai

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Chiang Mai to Sukhothai