Chiang Mai → Nakhon Phanom by bus
The bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom takes about 15h 25m and costs ฿1,040. There is one departure bookable through Busaba, at 19:30, leaving from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade).
- Fares today: ฿1,040 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Phetprasert. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:10 (ICT).
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | 10:55next day | 15h 25m | PhetprasertPlatform 6 · Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade) | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿1,040Choose seat |
628 km apart in a straight line, averaging 41 km/h over 15h 25m
Operators on this route
- Phetprasert
1 departures/day · Class: Double Decker 48 seats · Platform: 6 · from ฿1,040
Terminals
- Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade)
- Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Phanom Bus Terminal
today's departures use platform 6
Frequently asked
- About 15h 25m on the one scheduled service.
- ฿1,040 — the fare we have for 2026-10-02.
- There is one departure, at 19:30.
- 1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Phetprasert.
- Not on the current timetable — the only departure is at 19:30.
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Related routes
- Return trip: Nakhon Phanom to Chiang Mai bus
- More buses to Nakhon Phanom
- All buses from Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai – Bangkok
- Bangkok – Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Phanom – Bangkok
- Bangkok – Nakhon Phanom
- Chiang Mai – Rayong
- Phitsanulok – Chiang Mai
- Khon Kaen – Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Phanom – Ubon Ratchathani
Crossing the border from here
This service ends in Nakhon Phanom, the town. The crossing itself is the Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, reached on foot or by local transport from the terminal, and it leads to Thakhek, Laos.
Published hours are 06:00–22:00 ICT, set by the crossing rather than by the bus, and a land border can close at short notice. Book the return separately once you know how long the queue took.
Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:10 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.