Arcade Bus Station Chiang Mai Thailand
Arcade bus station is the long distance bus station in Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.
It is located around 3 km east of the city centre, just before the ring road.
View of the two terminals at Arcade Bus Station Chiang MaiTo check for live departure times and fares from Arcade Bus Station Chiang Mai, please see:
Road sign for Arcade
Bus leaving Arcade for Udon ThaniIt is made of two distinct parts:
terminal #2 and terminal #3.
The two are just across the road from each other.
If there are terminals #2 and #3, you must be wondering about terminal #1?
It corresponds to the local bus station known as Chang Phuak bus station, which is located near the city moat and Chang Phuak gate.
Chang Phuak local bus stationIt only serves destinations within the district: Fang, Mae Rim, Chiang Dao, Doi Tao, Mae Jo...
Buses from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station
Bus companies at Arcade Bus Station operate routes to and from:
- North of Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai, Pai, Mae Hong Son…
- Bangkok Mo Chit Northern bus terminal
- The Central provinces - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai...
- The North-Eastern provinces of Isaan - Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) - Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani - Khon Kaen...
- A few places west and east of Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Pattaya and Rayong
- A few places in Southern Thailand: Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phang Nga and Phuket
- Luang Prabang in Laos
Bus leaving for Phitsanulok
Platforms at Arcade #3Many bus companies operate and have ticket selling counters at both terminals of the Arcade bus station Chiang Mai.
Arcade Terminal 2
Front viewArcade #2 (the older terminal) is a single floor building and counts 33 platforms.
In the building you will find different bus companies that offer mainly buses to Bangkok and to the Central provinces:
Sombat Tour, Green Bus, The Transport Company, Ouang Luang Lanna Tour, New Viriya Yanyont Tour, Indra Tour, Pornpiriya Tour, Cherdchai Tour…
Side view
Inside terminal 2
Ticket counters to Bangkok and Udon Thani
Sombat Tour ticket counters inside terminal 2Sombat Tour which operates from both terminals has buses to the Thai capital as well as to Hua Hin and Khon Kaen (Isaan).
- To see Sombat Tour full timetables to Bangkok click here >
Sombat Tour - Chiang Mai to Hua Hin Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Fares |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00 | 20.30 | 851 THB |
| 19.00 | 07.30 | 1134 THB |
| 19.30 | 08.00 | 851 THB |
Sombat Tour - Hua Hin to Chiang Mai Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Fares |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00 | 20.30 | 851 THB |
| 17.30 | 06.00 | 1134 THB |
| 18.00 | 06.30 | 851 THB |
Sombat Tour also offers departures to Khon Kaen every other day:
Departure time: 21.00 - Arrival time: 08.00 / Fare: 549 THB
Website: www.sombattour.com / Call centre: 02-7921444 / Phone: 053-246531 (terminal #2)
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A few companies operate buses to Isaan from Arcade #2, among them is Phetprasert which offers buses to the 4 major Isaan cities: Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima (known as Korat), Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani.
Phetprasert - Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Ticket fares |
|---|---|---|
| 08.30 | 00.30 | 888 THB |
| 12.00 | 03.15 | 888 THB |
| 16.00 | 07.15 | 888 THB |
| 19.00 | 09.50 | 888 THB |
| 20.00 (express road) | 10.15 | 888 THB |
Phetprasert - Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Mai Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Ticket fares |
|---|---|---|
| 07.30 | 23.50 | 888 THB |
| 12.45 | 04.00 | 888 THB |
| 14.45 | 06.00 | 888 THB |
| 15.45 | 07.00 | 888 THB |
| 17.45 (express road) | 07.45 | 888 THB |
To book Phetprasert bus tickets to/from Ubon Ratchathani click here >
Website: www.phetprasert.com / Call centre: 056-720720
The left luggage service at Arcade Bus Station Chiang Mai, is located at the toilets and costs 20 THB for a small bag and 30 THB for a big bag.
There are also a few convenience stores as well as an Internet shop that charges 30 THB / hour (opposite the toilets).
At the back of terminal 2 by the platforms, you will find other bus companies:
The Transport Company at terminal 2
The Transport Company is the government bus company (under the Ministry of Transport).
It serves Bangkok and all the major cities in the Central provinces en route to the capital.
To see The Transport Company detailed bus schedules to Bangkok click here >
It also operates an international route to Luang Prabang in Laos.
Thailand to Laos international bus
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang PrabangThe Transport Company - Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Bus Schedule
| Departure days | Time | Fare | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Sunday | 09.00 | 1200 THB | 842 km | 20 hours |
Website (partially in English): www.transport.co.th / Call centre: 1490
Prempracha Company counters
Mini Van for Pai and Mae Hong SonPrempracha Company offers A/C mini van (14 seats), fan minibus (20 - 30 seats) and buses from Chiang Mai to: Pai, Soppong, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Mae La Noi, Prao…
Prempracha Company - Route 612 - Chiang Mai to Pai to Mae Hong Son Minibus / Van (250 km)
| Destinations | Fares | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Pai | 150 THB | Mini Van |
| Pai | 78 THB | Fan Minibus |
| Soppong (Pang Mapha) | 250 THB | Mini Van |
| Soppong (Pang Mapha) | 103 THB | Fan Minibus |
| Mae Hong Son | 250 THB | Mini Van |
| Mae Hong Son | 138 THB | Fan Minibus |
You can book tickets to Pai and Mae Hong Son online here >
Departures are every hour or so from 06.30 until 16.30 (Pai) / 06.30 - 14.30 (Mae Hong Son).
Prempracha Company - Route 170 - Chiang Mai to Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son Bus / Minibus / Van (350 km)
| Destinations | Fares | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Sariang | 200 THB | Mini Van |
| Mae Sariang | 187 THB | A/C Bus |
| Mae Sariang | 104 THB | Fan Minibus |
| Mae La Noi | 216 THB | A/C Bus |
| Mae La Noi | 125 THB | Fan Minibus |
| Khun Yuam | 282 THB | A/C Bus |
| Khun Yuam | 160 THB | Fan Minibus |
| Mae Hong Son | 346 THB | A/C Bus |
| Mae Hong Son | 192 THB | Fan Minibus |
Website: www.premprachatransports.com / Phone: 053-492999
Win-Tour counter for buses to SukhothaiWin Tour operates buses from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai and Phitsanulok.
Travelling time to the historic city of Sukhotai is around 5-6 hours depending on the number of stopovers and costs 239 THB (unless stated otherwise):
Departures times: 07.00 / 08.45 / 09.45 (224 THB) / 10.15 / 12.00 / 12.40 / 13.30 / 14.30 (224 THB) / 15.00 / 17.30.
Website: www.sukhothaiwintour.com / Phone: 053-260295
Around 50 metres behind Arcade #2, the bus company Nakhonchai Air has its own small station.
Nakhonchai Air small station behind terminal 2
Inside Nakhonchai Air stationFrom there you can board buses to Bangkok and Isaan.
To see its bus schedules from Chiang Mai to Bangkok click here >
It is also connects Chiang Mai to the Eastern cities of Chonburi, Pattaya and Rayong.
Departure times: 05.00 / 15.30 / 16.30 / 17.00 / 18.00 / 18.30 / 19.00.
Bus fare depending on the type of bus:
- A bus ticket to Pattaya costs 561 THB (Economy Class), 724 THB (Silver Class) or 785 THB (Gold Class).
- A ticket all the way to Rayong costs 605 THB (Economy Class), 781 THB (Silver Class) or 851 THB (Gold Class)
Website: www.nca.co.th / Call centre: 1624 / Phone (Chiang Mai): 053-262799
Arcade Terminal 3
Arcade bus station terminal 3
Side view of terminal 3Arcade #3 (the newer terminal) is a two floor building and counts 21 platforms.
1st Floor (ground floor)
Inside you will find bus companies selling tickets to Bangkok, the Central provinces, Isaan and Northern Thailand: Sombat Tour, Green Bus, New Viriya Yanyont Tour, Sasanan Transport, Pornpiriya…
Green Bus is the only company offering buses from Arcade station to Chiang Rai.
For more information, timetables and fares click here >
It also operates the only bus route to Phuket, serving on the way the following places: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Phang Nga.
Green Bus - Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Schedule
| Departure time | Arrival time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 16.00 | 14.00 | 1912THB |
Green Bus - Phuket to Chiang Mai Bus Schedule
| Departure time | Arrival time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 15.00 | 12.30 | 1912THB |
To book tickets on the Chiang Mai Phuket bus online click here >
Website: www.greenbusthailand.com / Phone: 053-266480
Bus ticket counter to KanchanaburiSasanan Transport is the sole company running buses between Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi.
Sasanan Transport Company - Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Fares |
|---|---|---|
| 07.30 | 18.30 | 594 THB |
| 20.00 | 07.00 | 594 THB |
Sasanan Transport Company - Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai Bus Timetable
| Departure times | Arrival times | Fares |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00 | 20.00 | 594 THB |
| 19.00 | 06.00 | 594 THB |
Phone: 094-6166925
Nakhonchai Tour stand by the platformsOutside by the platform area you will find Nakhonchai Tour.
It sells tickets to Phitsanulok and Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat).
Nakhonchai Tour- Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) Bus Schedule
| Chiang Mai | Phitsanulok | Korat | Fares to Phitsanulok | Fares to Korat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.30 | 09.25 | 16.15 | 232 THB | 473 THB |
| 04.30 | 10.30 | 17.20 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 06.30 | 12.30 | 19.20 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 08.00 | 14.15 | 20.50 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 09.45 | 16.00 | 22.35 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 14.00 | 20.15 | 02.35 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 15.30 | 21.40 | 04.15 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 17.30 | 23.45 | 05.55 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 18.45 | 00.45 | 06.55 | 349 THB | 710 THB |
| 20.00 | 01.55 | 08.10 | 299 THB | 608 THB |
| 20.30 | 02.00 | 08.00 | 349 THB | 710 THB |
Website (only in Thai): www.nakhonchaitour.com / Call centre: 044-261555
The Left Luggage counter is at the platforms by the toilets.
It charges 15 THB for a small sized bag and 20 THB for a big sized bag.
Left luggage at terminal 3
Restaurant by the platforms at T3The terminal has a few restaurants as well as the usual convenience stores.
2nd Floor
On this floor you will find:
- An air-conditioned waiting room
- An Internet shop (30 THB / hour)
- A massage shop
- A coffee shop
- A beauty parlour
How to get to / from the Arcade Bus Station Chiang Mai to the city centre?
At both terminals you will be able to find many modes of transportation to get to the city: Tuk-Tuks, Red cars and Taxis.
Close by to the Arcade Bus Station Chiang Mai:
Star Avenue Lifestyle mall is located right by bus station, in between terminal #3 and the ring road.
Star Avenue mallIf you have time to kill or feel a little bit hungry, Star Avenue is a good place to hang out.
It has many restaurants: McDonald’s, Subway, Moshi Moshi, Sunrise Tacos…as well as two rooftop bars / bistros: Warp Bar and Bistro, S Wine Bar and Bistro.
There is also a pharmacy (Boots) and a small supermarket (Rimping Supermarket).
If you are looking for an alternative to bus travel, please visit our Chiang Mai Train page for details of travelling along the Northern Railway Line in Thailand, to the very last stop - the Chiang Mai Railway Station.