Results from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on Sunday, 08 October 2023

There are three ways to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Bangkok from Chiang Mai?

The travel distance between Bangkok and Chiang Mai is 683 km. There are three options to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

It takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by plane, 12-14 hours by train and 11-12 hours by bus.

The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

There are seven domestic airlines flying the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai, two full-service carriers: Thai Airways (TG) and Bangkok Airways (PG), and five low-cost carriers: Thai Smile Airways (WE), Nok Air (DD), Thai Air Asia (FD), Thai Lion Air (SL) and Thai VietJet Air (VZ).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Thailand.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart?

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive?

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX).

What types of trains operate the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

State Railways of Thailand (SRT): the state-owned railway company runs trains on the SRT Northern Line carrying sleeper and seating cars. Passenger cars are divided in multiple classes: First class Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers, Second class Berth, Second class Seat and Third class Seat.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Thailand.

Where does the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart?

Trains on the SRT Northern Line depart from Hua Lamphong Railway Station located in 191 Rong Mueang Rd, Khwaeng Rong Muang, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where does the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive?

Trains on the SRT Northern Line arrive at Chiang Mai Railway Station located in Rot Fai Soi 1, Tambon Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.

What types of buses operate the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

There are four bus companies running the route Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

Bangkok Busline operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 24 and 32 passengers.

Budsarakam Tour operates double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 32 passengers.

Thai Sriram operates double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

The Transport Co Ltd operates double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.

Where does the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart?

Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) located in 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok or from the representative offices of the bus companies in Chatuchak, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where does the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive?

Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2 located in 165, Soi 5, Kaeonawarat Road, Tambon Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.

Where to travel next from Chiang Mai?

From Chiang Mai, you can go by bus to Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong, Mae Sai, Nan and Phayao, go by train to Lampang, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai (via Phitsanulok) and Bangkok, or fly to Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani, Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai.