Sukhothai to Chiang Mai by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from THB 598

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Steve P

The trip was great in every way and they really got me out of a pickle. I left my phone behind at Sukhothai and they were so helpful in arranging for it to go a bus the next day and this put my mind at rest.

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Jul 10, 2026

Alexandra M

Bus not comfortable, cold, noisy and too much light!

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Apr 28, 2026

Marco

Top service very easy to wherever you are !!

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Mar 18, 2026

Aurelie S

Smooth travel

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Mar 13, 2026

Peggy W

Wouldn't travel this way again. I felt the seats were narrow and cramped. I was very uncomfortable.

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Intercity, Sukhothai Thani, Feb 16, 2026

Maria

Good driver. And thanks for the water. Stops for toilet if you want

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, taxi Economy 3pax, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Feb 9, 2026

Aaron

On time and easy to get too

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Feb 2, 2026

Pierlucio M

Everything was fine. The driver was very nice and give me a bottle of water & a refreshing towel. The driving was safety. The car was clean.

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, taxi SUV 4pax, AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), Jan 24, 2026

Emily I

The journey was about an hour quicker than it estimated as we did the 11:30 pm departure time. This gave us a slight issue as we didn’t have accommodation overnight… snacks, water and blankets were provided for the journey!

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Jan 18, 2026

Adriana O

The bus was old but very confortable. We received treats and water for the trip. Great experience

Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, Bus Intercity, Sukhothai Thani, Jan 14, 2026

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Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+4h 30m	$173.04	4.8
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	07:00	13:00	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	07:20	13:20	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	08:15	14:15	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Sukhothai Thani	Intercity	08:35	14:00	$8.65
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	08:55	13:45	$139.69
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	09:30	15:30	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	10:45	16:45	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	12:15	18:15	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Sukhothai Thani	Intercity	14:15	20:15	$11.15	4.4
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	16:30	22:30	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Esarn Tour	Intercity	16:50	21:30	$9.73	4.0
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	17:30	22:20	$155.29
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	17:50	17:15	$91.34
Bus	Tour with Thai	Express 40	23:30	05:30	$13.79	4.3
Bus	Esarn Tour	Intercity	23:50	04:30	$9.73	4.0

How to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai, 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+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 238.37. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 17.96.

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

The cost of the trip from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 17.96 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 238.37.

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

Bus tickets - USD 17.96 to USD 26.95;
Bus+taxi price: USD 25.53. From Sukhothai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:15 Sukhothai Historical Park until 16:30 Sukhothai Historical Park
Bus+Van price: USD 25.96. From Sukhothai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:15 Sukhothai Historical Park Transfer until 10:45 Sukhothai Historical Park Transfer
Van price : USD 54.94;
flight price: USD 152.49. From Sukhothai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:55 Sukhothai Airport until 08:55 Sukhothai Airport
taxi+Train price: USD 3,355.65. From Sukhothai to Chiang Mai starting from 00:00 Sukhothai Town Transfer until 00:00 Sukhothai Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 103.46 to USD 238.37.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 08:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:45. There are 11 available bus trips every day.
1 by flight from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:55 Sukhothai Airport until 08:55 Sukhothai Airport
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai 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 Sukhothai 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 103.46.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai

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

31% chosen Bus+Van
30% decided to go for a bus.
30% chosen Bus+taxi
5% decided to catch a taxi.
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Transportation from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Sukhothai to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport	$18
Fastest Transport	2h 55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	4:45 PM
Departures per day	45
Distance	146 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Arnud Transport, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, North Ride Go, Smart En Plus, Smile On Transport, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Thai Railways, Thailand Limo by Datum, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch, Tour with Thai

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Sukhothai to Chiang Mai