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Chiang Mai to Bangkok transfers

Compare long-distance travel options from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, including train, bus and flight connections. Check departure point, travel time, baggage rules, overnight options and final partner prices before booking.

Do not book the last possible departure if missing it would be expensive.

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Train

Overnight travel and scenery

Typical time

10h – 14h

First option shown for Bangkok.

Budget check

Bus

9h – 12h

Fastest option

Flight

Fastest option

Options

Compare Chiang Mai to Bangkok transfer options

For long-distance routes, check your exact departure terminal or station, arrival point, baggage allowance, overnight travel details and current operator schedule before booking.

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Best for most tourists

Bus

Cheapest

Bus

Fastest

Flight

Best after late arrival

Private transfer

Option	Price	Time	Pickup	Best for	Ticket check
1 TrainTop pick Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner. Details	฿278–1,100 per person	10h – 14h Partner timing can vary by date.	Chiang Mai railway station Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket. Specific point	Overnight travel and scenery	See live options · 12Go
2 Bus Typical budget option, usually per person. Final fare on partner. Budget onlyNeeds local taxi after drop-offGood for solo travelers Details	฿540–930 per person	9h – 12h Partner timing can vary by date.	Chiang Mai bus terminal or operator point Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket. Specific point	Budget long-distance travel	See bus times · 12Go
3 Flight Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner. Details	Final price on partner price + ticket	1h 15m – 1h 30m Partner timing can vary by date.	Chiang Mai Airport Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket. Specific point	Fastest option	See live options · 12Go

Option

Price

Time

Pickup

Best for

Ticket check

TrainTop pick

Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner.

Details

฿278–1,100

per person

10h – 14h

Partner timing can vary by date.

Chiang Mai railway station

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Overnight travel and scenery

See live options · 12Go

Bus

Typical budget option, usually per person. Final fare on partner.

Budget onlyNeeds local taxi after drop-offGood for solo travelers

Details

฿540–930

per person

9h – 12h

Partner timing can vary by date.

Chiang Mai bus terminal or operator point

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Budget long-distance travel

See bus times · 12Go

Flight

Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner.

Details

Final price on partner

price + ticket

1h 15m – 1h 30m

Partner timing can vary by date.

Chiang Mai Airport

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Fastest option

See live options · 12Go

Tourist check

Before you book

Confirm the exact pickup point, final stop and operator name before paying.

Match the departure to your arrival time, luggage load and group size.

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Fastest backup

Flight

1h 15m – 1h 30m. Use this as the flexible comparison point when timing matters more than lowest price.

Sources & freshness

Last checked: August 2026

Source basis: partner availability plus public route context

Partner source: 12Go partner availability

Price ranges: indicative THB ranges, where shown, checked 2026-08

Confidence: High

12Go partner availability

Route pages are planning guidance, not live timetables. Final price, schedule, pickup point and support rules are confirmed by the booking partner or operator before payment.

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Chiang Mai - Bangkok

Choose date-2 Adults

Best option for your situation

Bangkok

Do not book the last possible departure if missing it would be expensive.

Route data

Final partner rules

Pickup details

Confirm before booking

Best for most tourists

Bus

Cheapest

Bus

Fastest

Flight

Best after late arrival

Private transfer

Hotel eSIM

Bangkok 2 yrs

Independent

Prices checked

Booking handled by 12Go — rated 4.2/5 by 10,000 travelers on Trustpilot.

3 best options found

2 Adults

Best for most tourists

Train

Train partner operators

฿278–1,100

per person

Best match for your trip

Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner.

10h – 14h

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check rules

Luggage

Pickup

Chiang Mai railway station

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Pros

- Overnight travel and scenery
- Partner availability

Cons

- Details can change
- Check ticket rules before booking

Best for most tourists

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Details See live options · 12Go

Cheapest typical option

Bus

Bus partner operators

฿540–930

per person

Backup for your trip

Typical budget option, usually per person. Final fare on partner.

9h – 12h

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check rules

Luggage

Pickup

Chiang Mai bus terminal or operator point

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Budget onlyNeeds local taxi after drop-offGood for solo travelers

Pros

- Budget long-distance travel
- Partner availability

Cons

- Details can change
- Check ticket rules before booking

Cheapest typical option

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Details See bus times · 12Go

Fastest

Flight

Flight partner operators

Final price on partner

price + ticket

Backup for your trip

Final price and ticket rules are confirmed by the partner.

1h 15m – 1h 30m

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check rules

Luggage

Pickup

Chiang Mai Airport

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point

Pros

- Fastest option
- Partner availability

Cons

- Details can change
- Check ticket rules before booking

Fastest

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Details See live options · 12Go

Complete your trip

Early flight? Stay the night before near the airport.

Book your hotel in Bangkok Get your Thailand eSIM

10% off with code TTG10

Sources & freshness

Last checked: August 2026

Source basis: partner availability plus public route context

Partner source: 12Go partner availability

Price ranges: indicative THB ranges, where shown, checked 2026-08

Confidence: High

12Go partner availability

Route pages are planning guidance, not live timetables. Final price, schedule, pickup point and support rules are confirmed by the booking partner or operator before payment.

Corrections policy Report outdated info

Final prices and schedules are confirmed by the partner. Check pickup point, luggage rules and operator notes before booking.

Train

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