Pattaya to Chiang Mai by bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 1,023

Pattaya to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Xue J

This airline only allows one carry-on with you, not like other airlines usually let you take 1 carry-on and one smaller backpack. They made my group check in a carryon suitcase and that costed the same price of an adult passenger. I will avoid this airline next time.

Pattaya to Chiang Mai, flight Economy, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Aug 5, 2025

Nicola N

Seamless flight. The airport has one coffee shop in it so make sure you have food before you leave. The crew were checking hand luggage bags before and after security and some people were being made to empty their bags before boarding due to the weight, which seemed like a pointless and time wasting exercise. Apart from this, it was on time and comfortable.

Pattaya to Chiang Mai, flight Economy, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Jan 17, 2025

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50 customer reviews

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Pattaya to Chiang Mai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	N and T Travel	Economy 2pax	Any time	+4h 30m	$129.03
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	13:00	11:45	$181.37
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	13:30	12:05	$165.54
Flight	AirAsia	Economy	14:15	08:40	$161.34
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	14:55	16:25	$43.36	4.3
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	15:35	17:05	$121.98	4.3
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	16:10	17:40	$28.36	4.3
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	17:20	10:40	$318.11

How to get from Pattaya to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Pattaya to Chiang Mai, 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 Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van 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 690.17. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 30.68.

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

The cost of the trip from Pattaya to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Roong Reuang Coach (รถรุ่งเรือง): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 30.68 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 690.17.

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

Bus price: USD 30.70. From Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 18:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 18:00 Pattaya North Bus Station
Bus+Van price: USD 34.75 - USD 52.81. From Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pannipa Pattaya Tour Office Central Pattaya until 16:00 Saharat Pattaya Office Central Pattaya
Plane tickets - USD 60.22 to USD 60.22;
flight+Bus price: USD 95.63 - USD 109.83. From Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 12:00 CK Residence
flight+Van price: USD 138.15. From Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 265.72 to USD 690.17.

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

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

3 by Bus+Van from Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pannipa Pattaya Tour Office Central Pattaya until 16:00 Saharat Pattaya Office Central Pattaya
2 by flight+Bus from Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 12:00 CK Residence
1 by flight+Van from Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 08:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer
1 by Bus from Pattaya to Chiang Mai starting from 18:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 18:00 Pattaya North Bus Station
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Pattaya to Chiang Mai 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 Pattaya to Chiang Mai. 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 60.22.

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 Pattaya to Chiang Mai

Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Pattaya to Chiang Mai. 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 265.72.

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 Pattaya to Chiang Mai

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

46% chosen flight+Bus
45% users took a plane.
7% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Pattaya to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Pattaya to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport	$31
Fastest Transport	1h 30m
Earliest Departure	8:00 ص
Latest Departure	6:00 م
Departures per day	28
Distance	825 kilometers
Transport Companies	Andaman Shuttle, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Montanatip, Nakhonchai Air, Pannipa Pattaya Tour, Roong Reuang Coach, Saharat Pattaya, Sritawong Tour, Suwarnphum Burapha, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Than Car Service, Torch

Popular Routes

Pattaya to Chiang Mai