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Results from Bangkok to Phayao on Saturday, 12 September 2026
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How to get from Bangkok to Phayao
The easiest way to travel from Bangkok to Phayao is by bus.
How far is Bangkok from Phayao?
The travel distance between Bangkok and Phayao is 725 km. The best option to travel from Bangkok to Phayao is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Phayao?
It takes 6-11 hours to get from Bangkok to Phayao by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Bangkok to Phayao by bus
What types of buses operate the route Bangkok to Phayao?
There are two bus companies running the route Bangkok to Phayao.
Bangkok Busline operates seated buses.
Budsarakam Tour operates seated buses.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Bangkok to Phayao depart?
Most buses from Bangkok to Phayao depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) located in 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok or from the representative offices of the bus companies in Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Bangkok to Phayao arrive?
Most buses from Bangkok to Phayao arrive at Phayao Bus Terminal located in Ha Rin Road, Tha Wang Thong, Phayao, or Chiang Kham Bus Station located in Yuan, Chiang Kham, Phayao.
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Where to travel next from Phayao
From Phayao, you can go by bus to Chiang Mai.