Bangkok → Mae Sai by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Mae Sai takes about 13h 30m and costs ฿778–฿907. There are 3 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 17:00, last bus 19:40, leaving from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- Fares today: ฿778–฿907 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Budsarakham and Cherdchai Tour. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:07 (ICT).
FromBangkok
ToMae Sai Bus Terminal
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 06:35next day | 13h 35m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿907Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 07:00next day | 13h 30m | Cherdchai TourPlatform 112,113 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Charging point · Reading light · Blanket · snack included | Economy Class | ฿778Choose seat |
| 19:40 | 09:15next day | 13h 35m | BudsarakhamPlatform 69-71 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿907Choose seat |
736 km apart in a straight line, averaging 54 km/h over 13h 35m
3departures
2operators
฿778From
Operators on this route
- Budsarakham
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · Platform: 69-71 · from ฿907 - Cherdchai Tour
1 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · Platform: 112,113 · from ฿778
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Budsarakham | VIP 32 | ฿907 |
| Cherdchai Tour | Economy Class | ฿778 |
Terminals
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2)
- Mae Sai Bus Terminal Mae Sai Bus Terminal
today's departures use platform 112,113, 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 13h 30m. Across the 3 scheduled departures it ranges from 13h 30m to 13h 35m depending on the service.
- ฿778 to ฿907 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 17:00, last departure 19:40.
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2). It arrives at Mae Sai Bus Terminal.
- 2 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Budsarakham, Cherdchai Tour.
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 17:00 to 19:40.
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- Return trip: Mae Sai to Bangkok bus
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:07 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.