Bangkok → Chiang Mai by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 9h 05m and costs ฿661–฿1,028. There are 16 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 09:15, last bus 23:00, leaving from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- Fares today: ฿661–฿1,028 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Nakhonchaiair, Viriyatour and Bangkok Bus Lines. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:06 (ICT).
FromBangkok
ToChiang Mai
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:15 | 19:23 | 10h 08m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿771Choose seat |
| 10:15 | 20:26 | 10h 11m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | FIR | ฿1,028Choose seat |
| 10:15 | 22:00 | 11h 45m | ViriyatourPlatform 72 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿661Choose seat |
| 14:00 | 00:00next day | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 57 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | A/C Class 1 | ฿661Choose seat |
| 16:00 | 02:00next day | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 57 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 32 | ฿771Choose seat |
| 18:30 | 07:10next day | 12h 40m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿771Choose seat |
| 18:50 | 04:50next day | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 57 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | A/C Class 1 | ฿661Choose seat |
| 19:00 | 05:08next day | 10h 08m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿771Choose seat |
| 19:50 | 08:30next day | 12h 40m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿771Choose seat |
| 20:00 | 06:00next day | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 57 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 24 | ฿1,028Choose seat |
| 20:00 | 06:10next day | 10h 10m | Cherdchai TourPlatform 112,113 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Charging point · Reading light · Blanket | Economy Class | ฿661Choose seat |
| 20:35 | 07:05next day | 10h 30m | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 60 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | A/C Class 1 | ฿661Choose seat |
| 20:45 | 06:45next day | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 57 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 32 | ฿771Choose seat |
| 21:50 | 07:20next day | 9h 30m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | FIR | ฿1,028Choose seat |
| 22:35 | 07:40next day | 9h 05m | NakhonchaiairPlatform 102 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿771Choose seat |
| 23:00 | 08:20next day | 9h 20m | NakhonchaiairPlatform 102 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿771Choose seat |
578 km apart in a straight line, averaging 57 km/h over 10h 04m
16departures
5operators
฿661From
Operators on this route
- Nakhonchaiair
6 departures/day · Class: FIR, GOL · Platform: 102 · from ฿771 - Bangkok Bus Lines
6 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1, VIP 24, VIP 32 · On board: usb charger · Platform: 57, 60 · from ฿661 - Budsarakham
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · Platform: 69-71 · from ฿771 - Viriyatour
1 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1 · On board: usb charger · Platform: 72 · from ฿661 - Cherdchai Tour
1 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · Platform: 112,113 · from ฿661
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C Class 1 | ฿661 |
| Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP 24 | ฿1,028 |
| Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP 32 | ฿771 |
| Budsarakham | VIP 32 | ฿771 |
| Cherdchai Tour | Economy Class | ฿661 |
| Nakhonchaiair | FIR | ฿1,028 |
| Nakhonchaiair | GOL | ฿771 |
| Viriyatour | A/C Class 1 | ฿661 |
Terminals
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2)
- Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade), Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Chiang Mai
today's departures use platform 102, 112,113, 57, 60, 69-71, 72
What the classes mean
- Economy Class
- The entry fare on the route: air-conditioned, reclining, 2+2. Fewer extras than Class 1 and the most common class on shorter provincial runs.
Asked about this route
- What time do buses run from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
- 16 departures on 2026-10-02, first 09:15, last 23:00.
- How much does the Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus cost?
- ฿661–฿1,028 for 2026-10-02.
Frequently asked
- About 9h 05m. Across the 16 scheduled departures it ranges from 9h 05m to 12h 40m depending on the service.
- ฿661 to ฿1,028 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 09:15, last departure 23:00.
- 5 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Nakhonchaiair, Viriyatour, Bangkok Bus Lines, Budsarakham….
- Yes — 7 of the 16 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
Booking from outside Thailand? Read the guide →
Not sure which Bangkok terminal? Mo Chit, Sai Tai Mai or Ekkamai — the terminal guide.
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:06 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.