Ubon Ratchathani → Chiang Mai by bus
The bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Mai takes about 15h 35m and costs ฿1,037–฿1,117. There are 4 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 13:30, last bus 18:20, leaving from Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal.
- Fares today: ฿1,037–฿1,117 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Nakhonchaiair and Phetprasert. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:28 (ICT).
FromUbon Ratchathani
ToChiang Mai
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | 06:50next day | 17h 20m | NakhonchaiairUbon Ratchathani Bus Terminal · snack included | GOL | ฿1,117Choose seat |
| 16:17 | 09:39next day | 17h 22m | NakhonchaiairUbon Ratchathani Bus Terminal · snack included | GOL | ฿1,117Choose seat |
| 17:45 | 09:20next day | 15h 35m | PhetprasertPlatform 2 · Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿1,037Choose seat |
| 18:20 | 10:25next day | 16h 05m | NakhonchaiairUbon Ratchathani Bus Terminal · snack included | GOL | ฿1,117Choose seat |
733 km apart in a straight line, averaging 44 km/h over 16h 42m
4departures
2operators
฿1,037From
Operators on this route
- Nakhonchaiair
3 departures/day · Class: GOL · from ฿1,117 - Phetprasert
1 departures/day · Class: Double Decker 48 seats · Platform: 2 · from ฿1,037
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhonchaiair | GOL | ฿1,117 |
| Phetprasert | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿1,037 |
Terminals
- Ubon Ratchathani Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal
- Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade), Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Chiang Mai
today's departures use platform 2
Frequently asked
- About 15h 35m. Across the 4 scheduled departures it ranges from 15h 35m to 17h 22m depending on the service.
- ฿1,037 to ฿1,117 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 13:30, last departure 18:20.
- 2 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Nakhonchaiair, Phetprasert.
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 13:30 to 18:20.
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Related routes
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:28 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.