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Travel to Chiang Mai

By Car
Approximately 8 hours Drive by car from Bangkok.
Route No. 1: Drive on Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin), turn left to Highway No.32 (Asian Highway) passing Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and Nakhon Sawan, then take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and Highway No. 11 to Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. The total distance is approximately 695 kilometres.

Route No. 2: From Nakhon Sawan, take Highway No. 1 passing Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, and Chiang Mai. Total distance is approximately 696 kilometres.

By Bus
From Bangkok

There are ordinary, 2nd class and 1st class air-conditioned buses leaving for Chiang Mai daily between 8.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. from the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal). Call 02-9363600, 02-9362852, and 02-9378055 if you prefer more last updated bus schedule. Private buses, which can be conveniently booked in tourist-oriented places in Bangkok are also available. However, the public buses from the Northern Bus Terminal are generally more reliable. The journey takes approximately 10-12 hours, depending on traffic.

From Chiang Mai
If you travel to any districts in Chiang Mai, use Chang Phuak Bus Terminal located on Chotana Road, please contact Tel: 053- 211586 for more information. Destinations include those located along the northern route (Highway No. 107) passing through Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Chaiprakan, Fang and Mae Ai. Some buses continue to Tha Ton, the northern-most province of Chiang Mai.

By Train
Express and rapid trains, operated by the State Railways of Thailand departs for Chiang Mai from Bangkok Hua Lamphong Station at six times daily from 8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. The trip takes about 11-12 hours for express trains. For more information, please call 1690, or 02-2237010, or 02-223 7020. Chiang Mai Railway Station, please call 053-242094, 053-244795, 053-247462, or 053-245363 respectively.

By Air
Domestic airlines includes Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, Nok Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Air Andaman and Phuket Air and they operate several flights daily between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Thai Airways also operates domestic flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai and Phuket. International flights to and from Chitakong, Luang Phrabang, Khunming, Yangon and Japan (Narita) are also available. Please call 02-628 2000 in Bangkok, 053-211044 in Chiang Mai, or visit www.thaiairways.com for more information.

Bangkok Airways also offers many flights daily between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, some with a stopover at Sukhothai. International routes to and from Jinghong and XiAn are also available. Please Call 02-2655555, or 02-2655678 in Bangkok or 053-276176 in Chiang Mai or visit www.bangkokair.com for more information.

Phuket Air offers 2 daily shuttle service flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. The journey takes only 40 minutes and the flight times are at 07.30 a.m. and 6.00 p. m. For more information, please call Bangkok Office at 02-6798999 or Chiang Mai Office at 053-922118 or visit www.phuketairlines.com.

Nok Air also have flight service between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Please call 1318 or visit www.nokair.co.th for reservations. Apart from Bangkok - Chiang Mai flight, the airlines also operate flights between Chiang Mai and Udon Thani twice a week.

Foreign Airlines operating flights from Chiang Mai to several destinations such as:
Air Mandalay operates the flights between Chiang Mai and Yangon on Sundays and Thursdays. Please call 053-818 049 in Chiang Mai for more information or  visit www.myanmars.net/airmandalay or write to cnxrr6t@sita.gmsmail.com for more information.

Mandarin Airlines operates flights between Chiang Mai and Taipei three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, please  call 053-201268 in Chiang Mai or visit www.mandarinair.com

Lao Airlines operates flights on the Chiang Mai Luang Phrabang route three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Please call 053-223401 at Chiang Mai or visit www.laoairlines.com or write to qvcnx@loxinfo.co.th for more information.

Silk Air operates flights between Chiang Mai Singapore three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Please call 053-276459 or 053-276495 in Chiang Mai or visit www.silkair.com for reservations.

SGA Airlines

Flight commencement from1 February 2007 onwards and booking facility is available from December 15, 2006 onwards. SGA will commence its commuting flights in NorthernThailand from February 1, 2007 onwards. These flights consist of Chiangmai-Chiangrai route, Chiangmai - Pai route and Chiangmai - Phrae route for one daily flight during beginning period.

Chiang Mai Flight Schedules

 

Check in : 40 minutes before flight departure at Chiang Mai Airport and 30 minutes before flight departure at Chiang Rai Airport

Remark: Schedule is subject to change without prior notice

 

Check in : 20 minutes before flight departure at Pai Airport and 30 minutes before flight departure at Chiang Mai Airport

Remark: Schedule is subject to change without prior notice

 

Check in : 30 minute before flight at Chiang Mai airport

Remark: Schedule is subject to change without prior notice

Getting Around in Chiang Mai

From Chiang Mai Airport, Train and Bus Terminal to town
There is a licensed airport taxi service available at the taxi kiosk outside the baggage-claim area. Purchase a ticket and present it to the drivers waiting by the arrivals exit area. From Chiang Mai Airport, train station and bus terminal, you can easily get a Song-Taew (red minibus). To charter a minibus or car, please check the correct fare at the Tourism Authority of Thailand counter. Normally, first-class hotels provide complimentary transportation between the Chiang Mai Airport, railway station or bus terminals and the hotels for the guests who make reservation in advance.

Short-distance travel
1. For relative short distance, you can take a Sam-Lor or Tuk-Tuk (a tricycle). Fares must be bargained in advance. Short rides within the city costs approximately between THB 20 and 30. Longer rides may cost as much as THB 50.
2. Just new in town is the taxi-metre, the same as those running around Bangkok. The minimum fare is approximately THB 35.
3. Song-Taew (red mini-bus) is the most common means of transportation in town. Passengers can hop in and out as they wish. Simply tell the driver the destination and negotiate the price before boarding. Fares range from THB 10-20 depending on the distance.
4. Bicycles
Some travelers prefer to ride a bicycle around the city as most of the roads and alleys are accessible by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented from bicycle rental shops and certain guesthouses.

5. Car Rentals
All major car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, and Hertz, as well as Thai car rental companies are ready to provide suggestions on travel itineraries. The easiest way to locate a car rental company is to look for it at Chiang Mai Airport or the hotel since most of the companies are located in these places.

Note: Fares may change without prior notice. Please ask the price before any purchase of services or products is made.

Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand