Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
Chiang Mai
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Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

JG
Julia G
The driver excellent and comfortable, we arrive on time and better than expected El conductor excelente, el autobús confortable, puntual y mejor de lo que esperabamos
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 16, 2026
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Magdalena
Comfortable,on time, feeling safe.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 15, 2026
KG
Kenton G
highway construction slowed our travels and no stop midway
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 14, 2026
JF
Julie F
Super friendly driver, kind and helpful. Arrived on time and reminded us to grab our personal belongings before leaving. Unfortunately my boyfriend left his phone in the van and didn’t realize until after the driver left. Thankfully my boyfriend was able to run after the van and the driver stopped to return the phone. Could have been a huge disaster if it wasn’t for the driver! We slept the whole way back, the seats also reclined which was great.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Van Van, So Good Airline Service and Travel, Mar 11, 2026
RD
Rick D
The electric bus was beautiful. The air-conditioning was nice and strong, and the seats were the most comfortable seats I’ve ever experienced. However, there was a constant beeping the entire three hours. It would come and go and come back again the entire trip. Also, I think the driver was really enjoying driving the electric bus through the mountains, but it was a bit unsettling.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 10, 2026
CT
Carolin T
Easy, comfortable, fast! Sadly, the bus beeped loudly when the turn signal was on or when we went faster than 80 km/h which happened often.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 9, 2026
JD
James D
All good. Comfortable, punctual, free water, and a sensibly timed rest stop halfway
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 5, 2026
TL
Thamar L
It was good. Good driver and good seats.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 2, 2026
CR
Chaymaa R
Bus departed on time, there was a 20min stop. But no food. Seats are not confortable at all. People in the bus were disrespectful and agressive
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 2, 2026
C
Corey
Went smoother than I expected.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai, taxi Luxury VIP Van 9pax, Glassflower (Glassflower), Feb 24, 2026
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Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
GreenBus
Express
07:30
11:15
€7.69
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
VIP
08:00
11:20
€11.65
  4.5
Bus
GreenBus
Express
08:30
12:15
€7.69
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
09:00
12:45
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
VIP
09:30
12:50
€11.11
  4.5
Bus
GreenBus
VIP
10:00
13:20
€11.65
  4.5
Bus
GreenBus
Express
10:25
13:55
€7.69
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
VIP
10:45
14:05
€11.65
  4.5
Bus
GreenBus
Express
11:15
15:05
€5.58
  4.0
Bus
GreenBus
Express
11:45
15:30
€7.15
  4.3
Bus
GreenBus
Express
12:15
16:00
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
12:45
16:30
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
13:15
17:00
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
VIP
14:30
17:50
€11.11
  4.5
Bus
GreenBus
Express
15:00
18:45
€7.69
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
15:30
19:15
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
16:00
19:45
€7.69
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
16:30
20:15
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
17:00
20:45
€7.15
  4.2
Bus
GreenBus
Express
17:30
21:15
€7.15
  4.2

How to get from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai

Travelling between Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and Chiang Mai is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 172.40 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere EUR 7.31.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 11 hours to travel between Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and Chiang Mai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 10h 40m to reach Chiang Mai.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai?

Travelling between Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as EUR 7.31 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as EUR 172.40 if you buy a Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด) 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 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and Chiang Mai ?

  • 14 from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from 07:30 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 until 18:00 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
  • 3 by flight from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from 13:20 Chiang Rai Airport until 20:45 Chiang Rai Airport
  • 13 from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai.

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

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

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 Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport€8
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day30
Distance150 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Jed Yord, Smart En Plus, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet