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Best price £ 13.60
Journey duration 10 h 24 min
Connections per day 17
First departure 15:00
Last departure 22:30
Distance 362.3 mi

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How can I find the cheapest bus tickets to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

The prices for bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. Booked in advance, the cheapest bus tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai will cost £ 11.22. The average bus ticket price is approximately £ 94.85. For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

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Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

How long does the journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai take by bus?

In order to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Bangkok and Chiang Mai will complete the journey in 8 h 35 min.On average, it will take you about 10 h 20 min to travel the 362.3 mi between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

At what time of the day can I travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

In general, the first departure of the night will leave Bangkok at 22:00, and the last departure will leave at 22:30. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Bangkok to Chiang Mai can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

How many times a day do departures from Bangkok leave for Chiang Mai?

You will be able to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai using companies such as Bangkok Busline, Siam First, Budsarakham Tour, Tara Tour And Travel, Sombat Tour, Lignite Tour PK, Transport Co, 12Go Transport, Nakhonchai Air, Glassflower, Khao san tara tour, Thai sriram, The transport co ltd , Lignite tour and Bangkok buslines. Combined, these providers offer an average of 11 journeys each day. This average figure may not necessarily reflect your chosen travel dates. On certain days of the week, there may be more or less journeys available. At the busiest times, there will be up to 51 departures available in a single day. You can choose to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai using both direct and indirect routes. These options will help you find a journey that suits your budget, your time frame, and the circumstances of your trip. There are, on average, 11 direct connections from Bangkok to Chiang Mai each day. Indirect connections add more possibilities, giving you extra flexibility when traveling. In an average day, you will find 0 journeys with at least one change. These figures may vary at certain times of year, and some routes might not run every day of the week.