Bus Chiang Mai to Bangkok: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Mai to Bangkok from various bus operators like Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Busline or Cherdchai Tour for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Saturday

Sunday

$19

Monday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Transport Co	15h 0m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	10:30 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$20	A Bus from Transport Co goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Cherdchai Tour	10h 30m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	6:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Bangkok Busline	10h 0m	10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	8:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viriya Tour	12h 30m	12:45 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	1:15 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Viriya Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/8/2026 12:45:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Nakhonchai Air	9h 55m	8:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	6:25 PM	Bangkok	Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cherdchai Tour		7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/9/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		6:40 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/9/2026 6:40:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Cherdchai Tour	9h 30m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Bus Terminal 3	5:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$20	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/9/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Nakhonchai Air	10h 5m	8:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	6:35 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$23	A Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cherdchai Tour		7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		6:40 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/10/2026 6:40:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Cherdchai Tour	9h 30m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Bus Terminal 3	5:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$20	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Nakhonchai Air		8:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Southern Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cherdchai Tour	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline	10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline	6:40 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/11/2026 6:40:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Nakhonchai Air	8:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Southern Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 AM to Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Nakhonchai Air	7:15 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Southern Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/11/2026 7:15:00 PM to Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cherdchai Tour		7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/13/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		6:40 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/13/2026 6:40:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		7:45 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/13/2026 7:45:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Cherdchai Tour	9h 30m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Bus Terminal 3	5:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$20	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/13/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cherdchai Tour		7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		10:00 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		6:40 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/14/2026 6:40:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Bangkok Busline		7:45 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$19	A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/14/2026 7:45:00 PM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Cherdchai Tour	9h 30m	7:30 AM	Chiang Mai	Bus Terminal 3	5:00 PM	Bangkok	Mo Chit Bus Terminal	Economy	$20	A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 AM to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 108 buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/10/2026 costs just $19, from Cherdchai Tour

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Compare all providers like Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai Tour that travel 24 times every day by bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	9h 13m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	24 Ø
Distance	360.9 miles
Bus Companies	Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Busline, Cherdchai Tour, Sri Thawong Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Transport Co and Viriya Tour

Cheapest bus connections from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Every day, 24 buses from 7 bus companies leave Chiang Mai for Bangkok: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$23

Wednesday 09/09

$23

Thursday 09/10

$19

Friday 09/11

$23

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

$23

Tuesday 09/15

$20

Wednesday 09/16

$20

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

$19

Saturday 09/19

$20

Sunday 09/20

$20

Monday 09/21

$21

Tuesday 09/22

$20

Wednesday 09/23

$19

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$19

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

$19

Wednesday 09/30

$19

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

These are the most booked bus companies between Chiang Mai to Bangkok from our users.

Sri Thawong Tour from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Here you will find the key facts about the Sri Thawong Tour bus route Chiang Mai to Bangkok:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

Nakhonchai Air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Here you will find the key facts about the Nakhonchai Air bus route Chiang Mai to Bangkok:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	9h 13m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Mai and Bangkok

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

Arcade Bus Station

Kaeonawarat Rd

Bus Terminal 3

Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Tha Phae Gate Old City

Rachadamnoen Rd

Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal)

Talad Warorot

Ekkamai Bus Terminal

Sukhumvit Rd 928

Khao San Travel Mart

Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon

Mo Chit Bus Terminal

Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd

Pratunam Market

Phetchaburi Road 869/30

Southern Bus Terminal

Borommaratchachonnani Road 8

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok? Compare all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok? Or which bus companies serve the route Chiang Mai to Bangkok? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus

How much does a Chiang Mai Bangkok bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes -17,756,816h -30m to reach Bangkok. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $36. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bangkok.

On average, how many connections are available from Chiang Mai to Bangkok each day?

Every day, the Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok take?

The fastest bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is offered by Nakhonchai Air and takes 9h 13m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

The earliest bus arriving in Bangkok from Chiang Mai starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

The latest bus trip departing from Chiang Mai for Bangkok starts at 8:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chiang Mai Bangkok route?

When traveling by bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, passengers can travel with Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai Tour. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Mai and Bangkok by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai Tour.

What can I take with me on the Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chiang Mai Bangkok bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chiang Mai Bangkok bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chiang Mai and to Bangkok

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chiang Mai and to Bangkok. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!