The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Mai to Kong
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Kong 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 Kong will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Kong on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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 bus and flight for Chiang Mai to Kong
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chiang Mai to Kong among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chiang Mai to Kong Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Esarn Tour | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Esarn Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Chiang Mai to Kong bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Mai to Kong buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h00 | 5:00 PM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 1:45 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h40 | 7:25 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h00 | 7:30 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h30 | 9:30 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h40 | 11:30 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Kong
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 12:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Chiang Mai to Kong start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $13 (€10) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) from Chiang Mai to KongYou can travel by bus between Chiang Mai to Kong with Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour)
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chiang Mai to Kong
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities
- Public restrooms available with 5 baht fee
- Bus: R3, RTC Shuttle
- Songthaew: Red trucks from city center
- Available at the intersection
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