THE SHORT VERSION
Bangkok to Chiang Mai at a glance.
- From
- Bangkok กรุงเทพมหานคร
- To
- Chiang Mai เชียงใหม่
- Road distance
- About 686 km
- Straight line
- 583 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~8 h 45 min buses take longer
- Reviewed services
- Check departure
- Return route
- Chiang Mai to Bangkok →
A long-distance coach with reclining seats is not the same as a lie-flat sleeper. Open the vehicle details and seat plan before booking.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bangkok
Bangkok departure points depend on the service. Match the terminal name on your ticket to your transfer plan, rather than navigating simply to “Bangkok bus station”.
Arriving in Chiang Mai
Check the named Chiang Mai arrival terminal and plan the final transfer separately unless it is explicitly included.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Buses towards Laos usually cross at Chiang Khong–Huay Xai. Check visa rules first.
KEEP GOING
From Chiang Mai, the road continues.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
Are all overnight services sleeper buses?+
No. An overnight departure describes timing, not the seat. Confirm the selected vehicle’s layout and reclining arrangement before paying.
Can I compare bus prices online?+
12Go lists bus options for this route. Availability, prices and the booking conditions are confirmed by the seller for the date you choose.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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