The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Den Chai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiang Mai to Den Chai will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Den Chai on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chiang Mai to Den Chai
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiang Mai to Den Chai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chiang Mai to Den Chai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Mai to Den Chai buses for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Chiang Mai | 2h50 | 9:20 PM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Chiang Mai | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Chiang Mai | 2h50 | 10:20 PM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 9:00 AM Chiang Mai | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Chiang Mai | 2h45 | 2:45 PM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Chiang Mai | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Den Chai | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: Phetprasert Tour from Chiang Mai to Den ChaiYou can travel by bus between Chiang Mai to Den Chai with Phetprasert Tour for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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