Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus
The bus ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai follows a scenic road that meanders through some beautiful green and hilly landscapes.
Green Bus Company
Green Bus is the only bus company operating the Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus route from Arcade Bus Station (Terminal 3).
Chiang Mai Bus Station Terminal 3Its ticket selling counters are located on the left side right after the main entrance gate.
Green Bus ticket counterIt offers 3 kinds of buses on the Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai route:
- V Class Bus (24 or 30 premium seat bus, Air-con, Toilet on board) = 258 THB - Duration / Travelling time 3 hours.
- X Class Bus (40 seat bus, Air-con, Toilet on board) = 166 THB - Duration / Travelling time 3 hours 20 minutes.
- A Class Bus (48 seat bus, Air-con, No Toilet) = 129 THB - Duration / Travelling time 3 hours 30 minutes.
Green Bus leaving for Chiang Rai
Green Bus from Chiang Rai at Arcade Bus StationTickets can be bought directly at the Green Bus counters at Arcade Bus Terminal 3 or at one of the many ticket selling counters found in Chiang Mai.
Or you can book Green Bus Tickets online here >
Green Bus Company - Route 166 Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus Schedule
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus Timetable:
| Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Bus Type |
|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | 09:45 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 07:15 | 10:35 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 08:15 | 11:15 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 08:45 | 12.05 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 09:15 | 12:45 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 09:45 | 13:05 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 10:00 | 13:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 10:30 | 13:30 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 11:00 | 14:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 11:30 | 14:50 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 12:15 | 15:15 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 12:30 | 16:00 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 13:00 | 16:00 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 14:15 | 17:35 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 15:00 | 18:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 15:45 | 18:45 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 17:00 | 20:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 17:30 | 21:00 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 18:30 (Fri, Sun) | 21:50 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 19:00 (Fri, Sun) | 22:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
*Timetable published as a guide only and may change - you can check the latest departures times and prices using the search box below:
Green Bus Company - Route 166 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Bus Schedule
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Bus Timetable:
| Chiang Rai | Chiang Mai | Bus Type |
|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | 09:45 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 07:30 | 10:30 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 08:15 | 11:35 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 09:15 | 12.15 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 09:15 | 12:45 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 09:45 | 13:05 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 10:15 | 13:35 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 11:15 | 14:15 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 12:00 | 15:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 12:45 | 15:45 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 13:15 | 16:45 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 13:45 | 17:05 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 14:15 | 17:35 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 15:00 | 18:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 15:30 | 18:30 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 16:00 | 19:20 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 16:30 | 19:50 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 17:00 | 20:00 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 17:15 | 20:45 | A Class = 129 THB |
| 17:30 | 20:50 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 18:00 (Fri, Sun) | 21:00 | V Class = 258 THB |
| 18:45 (Fri, Sun) | 22:05 | X Class = 166 THB |
| 19:30 (Fri, Sun) | 22:50 | X Class = 166 THB |
*Timetable published as a guide only and may change without notice.
Green Bus Company - Ticket Selling Counters in Chiang Mai
| Location | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Arcade Bus Station Terminal 3 | 053-266480 |
| Head Office in Chiang Mai | 053-242214-5 # 130-132 / 085-0300117 |
| Government Service Center in Chiang Mai | 085-0400279 |
| Cowboy Mall Maejo University | 053-878331 |
| Chiangmai University (back side) | 053-810158 |
| B.I.S. Store | 053-233962 / 053-234225 / 053-233962 |
| Chiang Mai Gate | 089-6373033 / 053-272786 |
| Mee Chok PlaZa | 081-7642511 / 082-8951954 / 053-230358 |
| Rajabhat University | 086-7327410 |
| Suan Dok - สวนดอก | 053-276160 |
| North-Chiang Mai University | 053-441401 |
| Wat Phra Singh | 085-6202516 / 089-8508381 / 091-6327356 |
| Mae Hia Market | 081-9571223 |
| Chang Klan | 081-4735948 |
| Sankamphaeng | 085-7187016 / 053-331127 |
| Nightbazaar | 089-9995677 / 053-820348-9 |
For more information phone 0-53-266480 or go to:
About Chiang Rai Bus Stations
There are two bus terminals in Chiang Rai:
- Terminal 1 (Old Station) which is located right in the city centre.
- Terminal 2 (New Station) which is located just a few kilometres away from the city (off the Super Highway).
Usually buses coming from Chiang Mai stops first at the Terminal 2 on their way to the Terminal 1 but don't worry if you end up getting off at the Terminal 2 as you can go to the city by Songthaew or Tuk-Tuk for just 15 to 20 THB.
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