The cheapest and fastest buses from Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mueang Kao 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 Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Mueang Kao for Chiang Mai on Thu, Nov 06, 3 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 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
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 Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai 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 flight which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €144.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €166 Average price |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 AM Mueang Kao | 5h10 | 12:30 PM Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Mueang Kao | 5h40 | 3:30 PM Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Mueang Kao | 5h40 | 4:45 PM Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 08:45 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $12 (€10) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Sukhothai Thani from Mueang Kao to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai 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 Mueang Kao to Chiang Mai
- 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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