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Arcade Bus Station

Arcade Bus Station

The Arcade Bus Station is the main bus terminal in Chiang Mai which services both locals and tourists with bus travel around Thailand.

Arcade Bus Station is located 3kms north-east of the old city and consists of two large terminals (terminals 2 & 3).

Arcade Bus Station Timetable & Map, Chiang Mai to Pai & Chiang Rai

The Arcade Bus Terminal not only serves Northern Thailand but also has services that go as far as north-eastern Thailand and central parts of the country. Some of the popular destinations in northern Thailand include Chiang Rai, Lampang as well as Mae Hong Son. Popular destinations in North-eastern Thailand include Khorat, Surin, Udon Thai and Khon Kaen, amongst others.

Arcade Bus Terminal is where many visitors catch a bus to Bangkok, the journey taking anywhere between 12-15 hours. It is important for travellers to note that there are close to 60 transport companies that operate at Arcade station. All of these companies have different rates, schedules and travel on different routes.

The two bus terminals located at Arcade (terminals 2 and 3) are separated by a road. Terminal 3 has an internet cafe, food stalls, an ATM and ticket windows. Travellers should note that most buses for Bangkok depart from this terminal. Terminal 2 also has food stalls and an ATM and also houses a tourist police office.

Buses depart for Bangkok regularly throughout the day starting from as early as 6am and as late as 10pm. Tickets can cost anywhere from 300 THB for a basic bus up to 800 THB for a modern express bus with comfortable reclining chairs. VIP tickets often provide food and water for the trip, but travellers are welcome to bring their own food. Tickets can be purchased directly at the window of the operator you wish to use.

For those wanting to go to Pai in the north, minibuses also depart each hour on the half hour at a cost of only 150 THB. The trip takes around 3hrs and the bus is air-conditioned.

To get to Arcade Bus Terminal from the old city, catch a red truck (songthaew) for around 20-30 THB (per person) or a tuk-tuk for around 100 THB (per ride). The trip should take less than 10 minutes.

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Bus Chiang Mai - Bangkok ฿ 651–1,016 9h – 15h
  •   Standard 07:30, 16:30, 18:00
  •   VIP 16:30, 17:00, 19:10, 20:00, 20:15, 20:45
  •   Express 07:30, 10:00, 18:40, 19:45, 20:20, 20:30
  •   VIP 24 16:30, 20:05
  •   VIP 20 19:00, 21:30
  •   Express 42 09:00
  •   VIP 31 07:30, 20:30
  •   Express 40 13:30, 18:10, 20:10, 21:10
  •   First Class 09:30, 19:46, 20:01, 20:15
  •   Gold Class 19:15, 20:10, 20:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang ฿ 1,650 22h
  •   Bus + Taxi + Sleeping Bus 09:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son ฿ 340–380 6h – 6h 5m
  •   Minivan 07:00, 08:00, 08:30, 09:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Nan ฿ 330–666 6h 25m – 8h 40m
  •   Express 10:30
  •   VIP combo 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:00
  •   Express Combo 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Phitsanulok ฿ 405–610 5h 30m – 7h
  •   Express 08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:50, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 19:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Pai ฿ 240 4h 20m
  •   Minivan 07:30, 14:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Mae Sot ฿ 426–621 6h 45m
  •   VIP combo 13:30
  •   Express Combo 13:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai ฿ 271–380 3h 20m – 3h 45m
  •   VIP 07:30, 09:30, 10:30, 12:15, 13:00, 18:00
  •   Express 07:00, 08:45, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Lampang ฿ 164 1h 30m
  •   Express 13:10, 18:50
Bus Chiang Mai - Mae Sariang ฿ 280 4h 25m
  •   Minivan 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Sukhothai ฿ 570 5h 30m
  •   Express 12:50, 15:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Mae Sai ฿ 322–459 5h 10m
  •   VIP combo 08:00, 12:30, 15:00
  •   Express Combo 08:00, 12:30, 15:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Phayao ฿ 244–338 2h 55m – 3h 15m
  •   Express 08:00, 17:30
  •   VIP combo 11:30, 13:00, 16:00
  •   Express Combo 11:30, 13:00, 16:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Phrae ฿ 282–397 4h 10m
  •   VIP combo 12:30
  •   Express Combo 12:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Kanchanaburi ฿ 694–1,079 11h – 11h 30m
  •   VIP 19:00
  •   Intercity 07:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Rayong ฿ 932–1,223 12h 55m – 17h 5m
  •   First Class 19:37
  •   Gold Class 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Phetchabun ฿ 551 7h 40m – 8h 10m
  •   Express 12:00, 16:00, 19:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Khon Kaen ฿ 669–986 9h 45m – 12h
  •   Express 09:30, 09:31, 12:00, 16:00, 19:00, 19:01
  •   VIP 24 19:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Loei ฿ 637 8h – 9h 30m
  •   Express 17:00, 19:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Mahasarakham ฿ 809 12h 30m – 13h
  •   Express 12:00, 16:00, 19:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Nakhon Ratchasima ฿ 729–1,090 13h
  •   Express 08:00, 19:30
  •   VIP 32 17:30
Bus Chiang Mai - Roi Et ฿ 847–876 13h 30m – 14h 20m
  •   Express 12:00, 16:00, 19:00
Bus Chiang Mai - Surin ฿ 903 13h 35m – 14h 48m
  •   Gold Class 16:17, 17:21, 18:15
Bus Chiang Mai - Ubon Ratchathani ฿ 1,002–1,056 16h 10m – 17h 36m
  •   Express 12:00, 16:00, 19:00
  •   Gold Class 16:17, 17:21, 18:15
Bus Chiang Mai - Udon Thani ฿ 769–1,032 10h 30m – 11h 45m
  •   VIP 24 20:00
  •   Express 17:00, 19:30

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