City TransportSchedules in this page should be confirmed with the agency concerned.
City TransportAll city bus routes have been discontinued. Public transport in the city is by red minibus (converted pick-up trucks).
(Reservations & Information Tel: 242094).
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has a computer reservation system for sleeping berths on rapid and express night trains and reclining seats on the faster 'sprinter' service. The lower sleeping berth in second class (air-conditioned or fan) is a little more comfortable than the upper. Rapid and Express trains have dining cars, and vendors sell drinks, snacks and food.
Reservations through agents or advance booking offices at main stations.
Train and Bus Schedules; Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Departure Point: Chang Phuak Bus Station. Tel: 221586
Lamyai & Sri Nakhorn Ping Markets.
| Destination | Frequency (App. Duration) | Departure Point |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Sang & San Kamphaeng (white minibus) | 06:00-18:00 (Approx. every 30 min. depending on demand) | From lane south of Wororot Market off Wichayanon Road |
| Chiang Dao, Fang & Thaton (orange buses and white air- conditioned vans) | All services go to Chiang Dao. Fang 05:30 to 19:00. Approx. every 30 min. (3 hrs.) Thaton 06:00-15:30. AC vans to Fang 08:00-16:30 hourly | Buses from Chang Phuak Station AC vans from Nakhorn Chiang Mai Tour opposite Wat Prasat, Sanam Kila Road |
| Hot & Doi Tao via Chom Thong (blue bus + pick-ups) | 06:00-16:30. Every 30 min (3-4 hrs.) | Chang Mai Gate Market (bus originates at Chang Phuak Station) |
| Lamphun (white bus; some AC) | 06:00-16:30. Every 30 min (3-4 hrs.) | Chang Phuak Station |
| Doi Saket (yellow minibus) Mae Jo (green minibus)
Mae Rim (yellow minibus) Mae Taeng (white minibus) San Sai (green minibus) |
06:30-18:00 (approx.) Frequent services according to passenger demand. | Lamyai market, Praisani Road (originates at Chang Phuak Station)
East side of Sri Nakhorn Ping market (north of Lamyai market) near Praisani Road. |
| Phrao (red bus) | 06:00-17:00. Every 30 min (2 hrs.) | Praisani Rd. Lamyai market (originates at Chang Phuak station) |
| Samoeng (yellow minibus) | (90 min.) | West end of Sri Nakhorn Ping Market near Ratchawong Road. |
| Wat Chan via Samoeng, Bo Kaew (yellow minibus) | 09:00, 11:00 (6 hrs.) | Empty lot near Bangkok Bank, Chang Phuak Road (South of Bus Station). |
| Wiang Haeng, Piang Luang (white truck bus) | 08:00, 12:00, 15:00 (5 hrs.) | Chang Phuak Station. |