Public Transport in Chiang Mai - Metro, Bus & Train Guide
Navigate Chiang Mai's red songthaews, local buses, and tuk-tuks like a pro. Routes, fares, and insider tips for exploring Thailand's cultural capital affordably.
Transport Passes & Cards
WORTH IT
Phuket Smart Bus Pass
THB 170
24 hours
Coverage:
Bus
Best for: Beach hopping tourists
Essential Phrases
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One ticket please
Say: "kǎw dtǔa nèung bai"
Show this to locals:
ขà¸à¸•à¸±à¹‹à¸§à¸«à¸™à¸¶à¹ˆà¸‡à¹ƒà¸š
When to use: At ticket counter
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No
Say: "mâi châi"
Show this to locals:
ไม่ใช่
When to use: Disagreement
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Thank you
Say: "kàwp-kun"
Show this to locals:
ขà¸à¸šà¸„ุณ
When to use: Always useful
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To [Station name]
Say: "bpai [sa-tǎa-nee]"
Show this to locals:
ไป [ชื่à¸à¸ªà¸–านี]
When to use: When buying ticket
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How much?
Say: "tao-rye?"
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How much to go there?
Say: "bpai têe-nêe tâo-rài"
Show this to locals:
ไปที่นั่นเท่าไหร่
When to use: Before getting in
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