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Results from Chiang Mai to Phayao on Friday, 27 March 2026
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How to get from Chiang Mai to Phayao
The easiest way to travel from Chiang Mai to Phayao is by bus.
How far is Chiang Mai from Phayao?
The travel distance between Chiang Mai and Phayao is 205 km. The best option to travel from Chiang Mai to Phayao is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Phayao?
It takes 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes to get from Chiang Mai to Phayao by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
What types of buses operate the route Chiang Mai to Phayao?
There is one bus company running the route Chiang Mai to Phayao.
Green Bus operates seated buses.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Chiang Mai to Phayao depart?
Most buses from Chiang Mai to Phayao depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 located in Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.
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 Chiang Mai to Phayao arrive?
Most buses from Chiang Mai to Phayao arrive at Phayao Bus Terminal located in Ha Rin Road, Tha Wang Thong, Phayao.
Where to travel next from Phayao?
From Phayao, you can go by bus to Chiang Mai.