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Bangkok to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Pamela F

It was awful. Details were not clear about the bad quality of the train we were taking. If id have know that, I’d have never taken the train or have paid higher price to get a decent service. No windows at all in the train. Seats further than uncomfortable… small space in between each other. Even bending your knees, you hit the person in front’s knees. Twice I thought to get off of the train in the next stop. It was that bad. Not even a good memory.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #13 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 24, 2025

Selin S

It was very good comfortable. Take warm clothes.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 22, 2025

Maxime J

Overall very positive experience! We took train 9, which is pretty modern and has a western-style tiolet. Although a lot of light was coming through the curtain of the upper bunk, I managed to sleep a few hours. I would recommend!

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 19, 2025

Patrick A

Was much better than i expected, loved the train, the service and the whole experience.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 18, 2025

Osceola A

The tickets arrived at the hotel on time and were at reception. The train station is huge with many places to eat and drink. There are ATMs available and storage for your luggage which we used. The train ride was great as were the attendants. It was a really nice trip. Thank you Go.Asia!

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 17, 2025

Johannes M

It was verry comfort and good driver

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 20, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jun 16, 2025

Jan P

I thought the meals in the train were inclouded in the price. A small coffee for nearly 200 Bahrt is quite a lot money. The Waggons were really cold and you could not switch the lights off or down a little bit. The wake up two hours earlier from the end of the trip was too early. Do you charge 7€ for the booking that is also quit a lot. Thank you for this survey.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 16, 2025

Adam D

I was barely able to fit in the sleeper bed and, as a result, had trouble resting.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 16, 2025

Amanda B

Honestly, super impressed. I’ll never take the bus again! (It is not as cold as the other reviews say lol, they give you a great blanket)

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Train #51 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 14, 2025

Tarina

Wry comfortable.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Jun 14, 2025

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Bangkok to Chiang Mai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	BangkokTaxi24	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+9h 40m	$274.45	5.0
Flight	Eva Air	Economy	02:15	16:15	$1,051.11
Flight	China Airlines	Economy	02:35	10:35	$736.93
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	03:25	00:20	$227.74
Flight	Cebu Pacific	Economy	04:00	00:35	$258.16
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	05:30	10:40	$365.02	4.7
Bus	Sritawong Tour	Express	05:50	16:45	$16.50	3.8
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	06:10	07:30	$172.13	4.5
Bus	Sritawong Tour	Super VIP	06:30	16:55	$23.60	4.2
Bus	Bangkok Busline	Intercity	06:50	17:20	$18.11	4.6
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	07:10	08:30	$83.25	4.7
Bus	Bangkok Busline	Intercity	07:30	18:00	$18.11	4.6
Flight	China Eastern Airlines	Economy	07:50	15:20	$622.65
Bus	Nakhonchai Air	Gold Class	08:15	18:38	$21.13	4.3
Bus	Transport Co	Standard	08:38	01:59	$21.13	4.5
Bus	Sritawong Tour	Super VIP	09:00	19:25	$23.60	4.2
Bus	Transport Co	Standard	09:18	02:39	$21.13	4.5
Bus	Viriya Tour	Intercity	09:35	19:45	$18.11	3.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:55	11:15	$78.49	4.5
Bus	Nakhonchai Air	First Class	10:15	20:26	$28.18	4.7

Transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	6:00 오전
Latest Departure	10:47 오후
Departures per day	81
Distance	868 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Busline, Budsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour North, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Smart En Plus, Sombat Tour, Sritawong Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Torch, Transport Co, Viriya Tour

Popular Routes

How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Travelling between Bangkok and Chiang Mai is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 469.57 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.48.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 21m to reach Chiang Mai.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

Travelling between Bangkok and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 8.48 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 469.57 if you buy a Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Chiang Mai ?

44 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 06:00 Mochit until 22:45 Mochit
23 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 09:05 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 22:47 Don Mueang
14 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 30.80.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Budsarakham Tour (บุษราคัมทัวร์), Cherdchai Tour North, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Sritawong Tour, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Viriya Tour (วิริยะทัวร์)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Freedom Tour Taxi Service (Freedom Tour and Taxi Service), Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Khamkhun Tour And Travel (ค้ำคูณ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส), Torch

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai