The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Mai to Kong
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
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 $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Kong on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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 flight 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 5h 56m. 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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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chiang Mai to Kong bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Mai to Kong buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 AM Chiang Mai | 6h20 | 8:50 AM Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Chiang Mai | 5h30 | 9:30 AM Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Chiang Mai | 6h20 | 6:20 PM Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Kong
Buses from Chiang Mai to Kong run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 12:00. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 12:00 |
FAQs: Bus from Chiang Mai to Kong
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiang Mai to Kong by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kong, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ban Kong, Porcharoen Resort & Spa (บานกอง แยก, สโขทยพรเจรญ รสอรทแอนดสปา), located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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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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