4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 13 buses that leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai on Tue, Mar 10, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Tue, Mar 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greenbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 12:30 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 4:15 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 1:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 4:20 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 148 | 1:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 6h35 | 7:35 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 1:30 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 5:15 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 3:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 6:20 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 5:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 8:45 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 5:30 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 8:50 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 6:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 9:20 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 6:30 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 10:15 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 7:30 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 10:50 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 8:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 11:45 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 9:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h45 | 12:45 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 166 | 11:00 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
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Buses from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Cheapest month Feb |
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High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Wed |
Bus providers: Greenbus, Greenbus Thailand, Sombat Tour from Chiang Rai to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai with Greenbus, Greenbus Thailand, Sombat Tour for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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