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Bangkok To Chiang Mai

The largest city in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is an excellent place to get to know Thai culture and history. The city is also easily reached from Bangkok by road, rail, and air.

Chiang Mai - Temples by Visions of DominoChiang Mai – Temples © Visions of Domino | CC BY 2.0

How To Get From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International Airport is one of Thailand’s busiest, with hourly flights from Bangkok. But you can also get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok via bus and train:

  • All available Bangkok to Chiang Mai routes
  • Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights
  • Bangkok to Chiang Mai train routes
  • Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus routes
  • Bangkok to Chiang Mai taxi routes
Bangkok - Chiang Mai More info / Tickets
Flight Bangkok - Chiang Mai ฿ 778–7,379 1h 10m – 1h 20m
  • →  Economy 06:05, 06:10, 06:45, 07:00, 07:15, 07:50, 08:00, 08:05, 08:20, 08:30, 08:45, 09:10, 09:15, 09:40, 09:45, 10:00, 10:40, 10:45, 10:55, 11:30, 11:40, 12:20, 12:25, 12:30, 12:45, 12:50, 12:55, 13:10, 13:15, 13:45, 13:55, 14:20, 14:25, 14:30, 14:35, 14:45, 15:05, 15:10, 15:20, 15:25, 15:35, 15:50, 16:20, 16:50, 16:55, 17:05, 17:10, 17:20, 18:40, 19:00, 19:20, 19:35, 19:40, 19:45, 19:55, 20:20, 20:25, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 21:35, 21:55, 22:15, 22:25
  • ←  Economy 06:15, 06:50, 06:55, 07:20, 08:00, 08:05, 08:15, 09:00, 09:10, 10:05, 10:10, 10:40, 11:00, 11:45, 11:55, 12:00, 12:30, 12:40, 13:05, 13:15, 13:40, 14:10, 14:30, 14:40, 15:05, 15:10, 15:15, 15:20, 15:35, 15:40, 15:45, 16:10, 16:15, 16:25, 17:05, 17:10, 17:15, 17:25, 17:35, 18:05, 18:10, 19:00, 19:05, 19:10, 19:15, 19:20, 19:30, 20:00, 20:35, 20:50, 21:05, 21:10, 21:30, 22:15, 22:30, 22:50
Bus Bangkok - Chiang Mai 9h 30m – 13h
  • →  Express 06:00, 06:30, 16:50, 18:30, 18:50, 20:35, 21:00, 21:40, 22:20, 22:40
  • →  Regular 55 05:40, 05:45, 07:25, 07:30, 10:30, 10:35, 19:50
  • →  VIP 31 09:00, 19:00, 19:25, 20:00, 21:00, 21:10
  • →  VIP 27 10:15
  • →  VIP 20 21:19
  • →  VIP 08:30, 15:00, 16:00, 20:02, 20:15, 20:40
  • →  VIP 24 20:00, 20:20, 20:30
  • →  Express 30-32 16:55
  • ←  VIP 31 07:30, 18:30, 19:45, 21:00
  • ←  Express 10:00, 20:00, 20:30
  • ←  VIP 27 10:00, 20:30, 21:50
  • ←  VIP 20 21:30
  • ←  VIP 19:15, 19:30, 20:00
  • ←  VIP 24 20:00
  • ←  Express 30-32 16:30
Train Bangkok - Chiang Mai ฿ 883–1,862 10h 17m – 14h 20m
  • →  2nd Class AC seats only 08:30, 09:13
  • →  2nd Class Sleeper AC 13:45, 18:10, 19:35, 20:23, 22:00, 22:50
  • →  1st Class Sleeper 18:10, 18:55, 19:35, 20:23
  • →  2nd Class Ladies Only 18:10
  • ←  2nd Class AC seats only 08:50
  • ←  1st Class Sleeper 17:00, 18:00
  • ←  2nd Class Sleeper AC 15:30, 17:00, 18:00
  • ←  2nd Class Ladies Only 18:00
  • ←  2nd Class Sleeper Fan 15:30
  • ←  2nd Class Fan seats only 06:30
Don Mueang Airport - Chiang Mai More info / Tickets
Flight Don Mueang Airport - Chiang Mai ฿ 649–1,470 1h 5m – 1h 25m
  • →  Economy 05:00, 05:25, 06:05, 06:10, 06:15, 06:25, 06:40, 06:50, 07:10, 08:00, 08:05, 08:20, 08:40, 09:05, 09:30, 10:30, 10:40, 11:10, 11:30, 11:35, 12:25, 12:40, 13:10, 13:40, 13:45, 14:30, 14:40, 14:55, 15:45, 15:55, 16:30, 17:00, 17:15, 17:45, 18:35, 19:10, 19:30, 19:40, 19:50, 20:00, 20:10, 20:20, 20:55, 21:10, 21:50, 22:10, 22:20
  • ←  Economy 06:30, 06:50, 07:25, 07:35, 07:45, 07:55, 08:25, 08:30, 09:05, 09:15, 09:45, 09:50, 10:00, 10:25, 10:50, 10:55, 12:20, 12:30, 12:50, 12:55, 13:25, 14:00, 14:25, 14:40, 14:50, 14:55, 15:00, 15:25, 15:40, 16:15, 16:55, 17:00, 17:30, 17:45, 18:05, 18:20, 18:25, 18:45, 19:35, 19:40, 20:00, 20:50, 20:55, 21:20, 21:30, 21:55, 22:00, 22:10, 22:15, 22:55

About Chiang Mai

With easy transport links and a mix of culture and historical sites, Chiang Mai is an essential addition to any Thailand travel itinerary. It’s Northern Thailand’s largest city, with a good mix of the urban and the natural, and makes a good hub for exploring this part of the country.

There are over 300 temples, many of which are in the Old City, and Nimmanhaemin Road is the best area for eating and nightlife. A lot of the most popular hotels are clustered around the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

See our Chiang Mai Quick Guide for details.

Where To Stay In Chiang Mai

There are accommodation option for every price bracket in Chiang Mai, including the luxurious Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Spa, the three-star Golden Bell Hotel, and the Sleep Guesthouse in the budget range.

See our Chiang Mai Quick Guide for more recommendations.

Hotels in Chiang Mai
Sleep Guest House, Old City, Chiang MaiSleep Guest HouseBudgetMore Info
Golden Bell Hotel, Chiang MaiGolden BellMid RangeMore Info
Villa De Chiang Mai, Chiang MaiVilla De Chiang MaiMid RangeMore Info
Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang MaiDhara DheviLuxuryMore Info

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Things To Do In Chiang Mai

In addition to the many temples, Chiang Mai is great for outdoor activities. You’ll find Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest mountain, and the Bua Thong Waterfalls, both an hour or two outside the city. Chiang Mai is also surrounded by dense jungle, ideal for adventuring, and is also one of the best places in Thailand to see elephants.

See our Chiang Mai Quick Guide for a rundown of things to do.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai Map

Chiang Mai is roughly 700km north of Bangkok, close to the border with Myanmar. The flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes roughly 70 minutes and the Bangkok to Chiang Mai train takes 10 hours, give or take. See our Thailand Map page with highlights of the best places to visit in Thailand.

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