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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€22 Average price | €83 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Compare the available ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €22.
A train is €67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Chiang Mai take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Train takes on average 13h 0m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €54. The journey takes 10h 24m versus 8h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bangkok to Chiang Mai
How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 AM 10h00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 4:00 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM 10h00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 4:00 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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4:55 PM 1h10 Don Mueang International Airport 6:05 PM Chiang Mai €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:50 PM 10h00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 4:50 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 PM 10h00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 2:00 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers2:00 PM 10h00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 12:00 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
DD1408:45 PM 1h15 Don Mueang International Airport 10:00 PM Chiang Mai €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
SL51011:30 AM 1h15 Don Mueang International Airport 12:45 PM Chiang Mai €39 1 One-way 0 transfers- SL512
1:10 PM 1h15 Don Mueang International Airport 2:25 PM Chiang Mai €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €22.
A train is €67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Chiang Mai take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Train takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangkok and Chiang Mai as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport and arrive in Chiang Mai.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and arrive in Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3.
- Travel with Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, thai lion mentari, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai Airways, CitizenPlane, Cebu Pacific to go to Chiang Mai by flight.
- Travel with Nakhonchaiair, Bangkok Bus Lines, Budsarakham, Cherdchai Tour, Viriyatour, Tara Tour & Travel, Phuket Travel 2 to go to Chiang Mai by bus.
- Travel with Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways to go to Chiang Mai by train.
- 46 direct flights per day with Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, thai lion mentari, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai Airways, CitizenPlane.
- 18 direct buses per day with Nakhonchaiair, Bangkok Bus Lines, Budsarakham, Cherdchai Tour, Viriyatour, Tara Tour & Travel, Phuket Travel 2.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways.
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