Bangkok → Chiang Rai by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes about 11 hours and costs ฿722–฿905. There are 12 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 09:30, last bus 20:30, leaving from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- Fares today: ฿722–฿905 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Bangkok Bus Lines, Thaibus Tour and Budsarakham. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:06 (ICT).
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ToChiang Rai
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | 22:10 | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | A/C Class 1 | ฿776Choose seat |
| 12:30 | 01:10next day | 12h 40m | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 32 | ฿905Choose seat |
| 16:30 | 05:10next day | 12h 40m | Thaibus TourPlatform 58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · blanket · Blanket | A/C Class 1 | ฿722Choose seat |
| 17:00 | 05:20next day | 12h 20m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿842Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 06:00next day | 12h 30m | Cherdchai TourPlatform 112,113 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Charging point · Reading light · Blanket · snack included | Economy Class | ฿738Choose seat |
| 18:00 | 05:00next day | 11h | Thaibus TourPlatform 61 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · blanket · Blanket | A/C Class 1 | ฿738Choose seat |
| 18:40 | 07:10next day | 12h 30m | Kasemthara TourPlatform 65 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿776Choose seat |
| 19:16 | 07:05next day | 11h 49m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿905Choose seat |
| 19:30 | 07:30next day | 12h | Cherdchai TourPlatform 112,113 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Charging point · Reading light · Blanket · snack included | Economy Class | ฿738Choose seat |
| 19:40 | 08:00next day | 12h 20m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿842Choose seat |
| 19:55 | 07:44next day | 11h 49m | NakhonchaiairBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · snack included | GOL | ฿905Choose seat |
| 20:30 | 07:30next day | 11h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 32 | ฿861Choose seat |
677 km apart in a straight line, averaging 55 km/h over 12h 20m
12departures
6operators
฿722From
Operators on this route
- Bangkok Bus Lines
3 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1, VIP 32 · On board: usb charger · Platform: 58 · from ฿776 - Thaibus Tour
2 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1 · On board: blanket · Platform: 58, 61 · from ฿722 - Budsarakham
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · Platform: 69-71 · from ฿842 - Cherdchai Tour
2 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · Platform: 112,113 · from ฿738 - Nakhonchaiair
2 departures/day · Class: GOL · from ฿905 - Kasemthara Tour
1 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · Platform: 65 · from ฿776
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Bus Lines | A/C Class 1 | ฿776 |
| Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP 32 | ฿861 |
| Budsarakham | VIP 32 | ฿842 |
| Cherdchai Tour | Economy Class | ฿738 |
| Kasemthara Tour | VIP 32 | ฿776 |
| Nakhonchaiair | GOL | ฿905 |
| Thaibus Tour | A/C Class 1 | ฿722 |
Terminals
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2)
- Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Chiang Rai
today's departures use platform 112,113, 58, 61, 65, 69-71
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.
Frequently asked
- About 11 hours. Across the 12 scheduled departures it ranges from 11 hours to 12h 40m depending on the service.
- ฿722 to ฿905 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 09:30, last departure 20:30.
- 6 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Bangkok Bus Lines, Thaibus Tour, Budsarakham, Cherdchai Tour….
- A/C Class 1, VIP 32, Economy Class, GOL — as sold for 2026-10-02. The class sets seat width and on-board extras, and the timetable shows it beside each departure.
- Yes — 1 of the 12 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:06 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.