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Compare coach, train and flight for Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of 15฿ For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 15฿, while a flight costs an average of 79฿.
Distance: 583 km
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79฿ Average Price | 15฿ Average Price Cheapest | 21฿ Average Price | 75฿ Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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How to get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)12:00 AMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 318 ฿1One-way0 changes
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2:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)12:00 AMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 318 ฿1One-way0 changes
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FD34376:45 AM1h10Don Mueang International Airport7:55 AMChiang Mai55 ฿1One-way0 changes
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6:50 PM10h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:50 AMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 318 ฿1One-way0 changes
4:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)2:00 AMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 318 ฿1One-way0 changes
6:00 AM10h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:00 PMChiang Mai, Bus Terminal 318 ฿1One-way0 changes
DD1489:30 PM1h15Don Mueang International Airport10:45 PMChiang Mai42 ฿1One-way0 changes
DD1206:30 AM1h15Don Mueang International Airport7:45 AMChiang Mai42 ฿1One-way0 changes
DD1346:20 PM1h15Don Mueang International Airport7:35 PMChiang Mai42 ฿1One-way0 changes
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