Mae Sai → Bangkok by bus
The bus from Mae Sai to Bangkok takes about 12h 35m and costs ฿778–฿907. There are 3 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 16:30, last bus 17:20, leaving from Mae Sai Bus Terminal.
- Fares today: ฿778–฿907 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Cherdchai Tour and Budsarakham. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:17 (ICT).
FromMae Sai Bus Terminal
ToBangkok
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 | 06:30next day | 14h | Cherdchai TourPlatform 9 · Mae Sai Bus Terminal · Charging point · Reading light · Blanket · snack included | Economy Class | ฿778Choose seat |
| 17:00 | 05:35next day | 12h 35m | BudsarakhamMae Sai Bus Terminal · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿907Choose seat |
| 17:20 | 05:55next day | 12h 35m | BudsarakhamMae Sai Bus Terminal · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿907Choose seat |
736 km apart in a straight line, averaging 59 km/h over 12h 35m
3departures
2operators
฿778From
Operators on this route
- Budsarakham
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · from ฿907 - Cherdchai Tour
1 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · Platform: 9 · from ฿778
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Budsarakham | VIP 32 | ฿907 |
| Cherdchai Tour | Economy Class | ฿778 |
Terminals
- Mae Sai Bus Terminal Mae Sai Bus Terminal
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2)
today's departures use platform 9
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 12h 35m. Across the 3 scheduled departures it ranges from 12h 35m to 14 hours depending on the service.
- ฿778 to ฿907 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 16:30, last departure 17:20.
- Mae Sai Bus Terminal. It arrives at Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- 2 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakham.
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 16:30 to 17:20.
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- Return trip: Bangkok to Mae Sai bus
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:17 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.