The cheapest and fastest buses from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Udon Thani for Chiang Mai on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 430 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 430 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Udon Thani to Chiang Mai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Udon Thani to Chiang Mai buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Udon Thani, Northern Bus Terminal (Transport 2) (อุดรธานี สถานีขนส่งสายเหนือ (ขนส่งสาย 2)) | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Buses from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 17:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 430 km distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 430 km |
Average bus duration 12h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 17:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Orsuksa Tour, Phetprasert, Local Bus Thailand, Phetprasert Tour from Udon Thani to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Udon Thani to Chiang Mai with Orsuksa Tour, Phetprasert, Local Bus Thailand, Phetprasert Tour for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chiang Mai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Udon Thani, Northern Bus Terminal (Transport 2) (อุดรธานี สถานีขนส่งสายเหนือ (ขนส่งสาย 2)), which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade), located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and city buses
- Tuk-tuk service available
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and small restaurants available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Local Bus: 1, 2
- Songthaew: Red routes
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and local vendors available inside and around the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available for a small fee
- Bus: Local routes available
- Songthaew: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities
- Public restrooms available with 5 baht fee
- Bus: R3, RTC Shuttle
- Songthaew: Red trucks from city center
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