The average bus between Ban Karon and Chiang Mai takes 35h 57m and the fastest bus takes 35h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ban Karon to Chiang Mai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ban Karon and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ban Karon is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 45m • 3 changes
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35h 45m • 3 changes
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36h 10m • 3 changes
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36h 10m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ban Karon to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Ban Karon station and arriving at Chiang Mai station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 57m.
Ban Karon to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phuket Smart Bus, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Ban Karon to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phuket Smart Bus, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Book your Ban Karon to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with Phuket Smart Bus, The Transport Company and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ban Karon and Chiang Mai is 1,219 km. The road distance is 1,532 km.
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,000–4,400 and the journey takes 24h 35m.