The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao 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 Mueang Kao will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 4 buses that leave Chiang Mai for Mueang Kao on Thu, Nov 06, 4 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 209 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 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 Mueang Kao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao 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 Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Esarn Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h40 | 7:25 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 5h30 | 9:30 AM Sukhothai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 10:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $11 (€9) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Sukhothai Thani from Chiang Mai to Mueang KaoYou can travel by bus between Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao with Sukhothai Thani for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chiang Mai to Mueang Kao
- 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
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