The only way to travel direct from Chiang Mai to Loei by public transport is to take a bus. There are also several other ways you could travel by public transport from Chiang Mai to Loei but these are indirect routes:
- Fly from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani as then take a bus to Loei.
- Take a train from Chiang Mai to Phitsanoluk and then a bus from Phitsanulok to Loei.
Bus Times from Chiang Mai to Loei
There are currently 2 bus services a day from Chiang Mai to Loei available to book online.
| Chiang Mai | Loei Town | Ticket | Service | Company |
| 17:00 | 02:30 | ฿ 637 | Express | Phet Prasert |
| 19:30 | 05:00 | ฿ 637 | Express | Phet Prasert |
- The journey by bus from Chiang Mai to Loei is scheduled to take 9 hours 30 minutes on the Phet Prasert service.
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Chiang Mai Bus Station
Bus services to Loei depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2, which is located 3.4 km to the East of Chiang Mai’s Old Town. It is more than comfortable distance from most of Chiang Mai’s popular guest houses and hotel to the bus station, so you are likely to need to take a tuk-tuk or shared sonthaew taxi. Expect to pay 80 to 100 THB to travel in a tuk-tuk from most parts of Chiang Mai to Bus Terminal 3.
- Wat Phra Singh to Bus Terminal 2: 5.2 km
- Imperial Mae Ping Hotel to Bus Terminal 2: 4.2 km
- Chiang Mai Zoo to Bus Terminal 2: 9.4 km
Location of Chiang Mai Bus Station
Arrival in Loei
Both the Phet Prasert and Orsuksa Tour bus services terminate at Kut Pong Bus Station which is 1.2 km from the centre of Loei Town.
Shared songthaew taxis are the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2Location of Loei Bus Station
Guide to Bus Services from Chiang Mai to Loei
The Phet Prasert Express services uses a double deck bus with 48 seats. Other facilities include on toilet, snack, blanket, and TV screen. The Orsuksa Tour service is a ‘VIP’ service with only 24 seats in a double deck bus allowing passengers to recline further back in their seat which is more comfortable for sleeping. The Orsuksa Tour does not have free WiFi, but a snack and a full meal at a roadside restaurant is included in the ticket price. Both operators have air-conditioning on their bus services and it tend to get quite cold in the night time when the ambient temperature drops.