There are 7 ways to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)UTP - CNX
1h 20m฿2,000–12,000Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Mai
19h 15m฿900–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
15h 43mBus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang998
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tan13
- Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Mai
19h 5mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Utapao-UTP to Chiang Mai840.9 km
10h 23mDrive 840.9 km
- Drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai840.9 km
10h 23m฿2,971–4,291Bus via Phitsanulok
- Take the bus from Pattaya to Phitsanulok638
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai874 / ...
16h 15m฿1,120–1,460
U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿900 - ฿1500 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs ฿2000 - ฿12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Utapao Airport and arriving at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 via Pattaya and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
The distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) and Chiang Mai is 711 km. The road distance is 840.9 km.
The best way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by SUVARNABHUMI BURAPHA, depart from Utapao Airport station.
The best way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs ฿2000 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 43m.
The quickest flight from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by SUVARNABHUMI BURAPHA, arrive at Pattaya Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Utapao Airport (UTP), Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Thai Lion Mentari flies from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utapao Airport to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 via Pattaya and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–8,000
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿220–850
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
- Phone
- +66 8-0357-1251
- contactinfo.swb@gmail.com
- Website
- swbbus.com
Bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- swbbus.com
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- service@pattayabus.com
- Website
- airporthuahinbus.com
Bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–150
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/roong-reuang-coach
- Website
- https://airporthuahinbus.com/
- Phone
- +66 2 030 4933
- Website
- bangkokbusline.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿550–1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/bangkok-busline?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwbitBhDIARIsABfFYIL7NQN9eHO--kzPR38l4tIhJTTSnWwKehvfsSTpdhJ5DCXYO-3uleIaAkeNEALw_wcB
- Website
- https://bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Pattaya to Phitsanulok
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–650
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿480–600
Bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿330–460
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿340–400
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- nakhonchaiair.com
Bus from Rayong to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,400
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
- Gold Class
- ฿900–1,050
- First Class
- ฿1,200–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,000
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai is 841 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai.
Thai Lion Mentari offers flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Airport.
There are 3254+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Utapao Airport (UTP) and Chiang Mai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















