There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly Chiang Mai to Don Muang • 3h 21m
฿975 - ฿4170
Cheapest option
Train • 10h 35m
฿210 - ฿1600
5 alternative options
Fly Chiang Mai to Suvarnabhumi • 3h 2m
฿1055 - ฿4675
Bus to Lampang, fly to Don Muang • 4h 50m
฿1792 - ฿8348
Bus to Lampang, fly to Suvarnabhumi • 4h 36m
฿1922 - ฿8853
Bus • 9h 50m
฿490 - ฿850
Drive • 9h 41m
฿1800 - ฿2800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is to bus which costs ฿490 - ฿850 and takes 9h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is to fly which costs ฿1000 - ฿4700 and takes 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and arriving at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Hua Lamphong. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is 583 km. The road distance is 687 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs ฿490 - ฿850.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ฿950 - ฿4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿490 - ฿850 and takes 9h 50m, you could also train, which costs ฿210 - ฿1600 and takes 10h 35m.
- Distance: 582.9 km
- Duration: 3h 21m
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?
Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ฿500 - ฿850 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.
More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Don Muang Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Lamphong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Bangkok is 687 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.
Nok Air, Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia offer flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Don Muang Airport.
Book your Chiang Mai to Bangkok bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 2388+ hotels available in Bangkok. Prices start at ฿3750 per night.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ฿15 - ฿20.
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s bustling capital is filled with historic monuments, ancient temples, great shopping and a fascinating culture. Pick up some fresh produce at the famous floating markets, explore the many wats (temples) that pepper the city, and kick back at a local cabaret show. Visit the majestic Grand Palace or the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, stroll through colourful Chinatown, and explore the city’s many canals. Test your bargaining skills at Chatuchak Weekend Market, experience a traditional muay thai kickboxing match and soak up the heady energy of Khao San Road.
Things to do in Bangkok
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Grand Palace
The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, ) is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.
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Jim Thompson House
The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner. Built in 1959, the museum spans one rectangular "rai" of land (approximately half an acre or 2023.43 meters). It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand; sporting vibrant jungle foliage in the heart of the city.
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Sukhumvit Road
Sukhumvit Road (Thai: ถนนสุขุมวิท, Thanon Sukhumwit), or Thailand Route 3 (Thai: ทางหลวงแผ่นดินหมายเลข 3), is a major road in Thailand, and a major surface road of Bangkok and other cities it winds through. It follows a coastal route from Bangkok to Khlong Yai District, Trat border to Koh Kong, Cambodia
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CentralWorld
CentralWorld (Thai: เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์) is a shopping plaza and complex in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the tenth largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office tower, is owned by Central Pattana. In 2006, after three years of design and renovation, CentralWorld was expanded to 550,000 square metres of shopping mall and 1,024,000 square metres of complex, topping nearby rival Siam Paragon in terms of size.
Places to stay in Bangkok
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฿890
The Moon Night Hostel
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฿1495
SCENE BANGKOKNOI HOTEL
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฿2556
Nouvo City Hotel
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฿977
Lucky House Khaosan
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