How to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

There are 3 options to travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is a train with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €18.

A train is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing on average €45.

The fastest way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 24m.

Other travel options to Chiang Mai take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 23m.

Train takes on average 13h 30m.

The distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is approximately 362 miles (583 km).

The average frequency per day from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is:

• Around 46 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Don Mueang International 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Nakhonchaiair, Thai Vietjet Air, thai lion mentari, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways to go to Chiang Mai by flight.
• Travel with Bangkok Bus Lines, Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakham, Viriyatour, Bangkok Buslines, Tara Tour & Travel, Cherdchai Tour North, Phuket Travel 2, Budsarakam Tour, Sritawong Tour, Transport Co., Sombat Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Tara Tour and Travel to go to Chiang Mai by bus.
• Travel with Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways, Thailand Railways to go to Chiang Mai by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with the following travel companies:

• 45 direct flights per day with Nakhonchaiair, Thai Vietjet Air, thai lion mentari, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways.
• 16 direct buses per day with Bangkok Bus Lines, Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakham, Viriyatour, Bangkok Buslines, Cherdchai Tour North, Phuket Travel 2, Budsarakam Tour, Sritawong Tour, Transport Co., Sombat Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Tara Tour and Travel.
• 4 direct trains per day with Thailand Railways.

Omio customers who travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai often also extend their vacation to go to Phuket, Chiang Rai, Krabi, Hanoi, Surat Thani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chiang Mai and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chiang Mai to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.