Exploring Chiang Mai: Your Guide to Getting Around
Navigating around Chiang Mai city is easy thanks to its compact layout and variety of transportation options. Walking is one of the best ways to explore the Old City where you will find most of the popular landmarks such as Wat Chedi Luang and Tha Phae Gate.
A more relaxed way to see all the tourist spots is to hire one of the local tuk-tuk tours on offer from local vendors in the surrounding streets. You will see them holding up their advertising boards showing the popular attractions.
For longer distances hop on a red Songthaew. Simply flag one down, tell the driver your destination, and pay the flat fare or negotiate for private trips outside the city center. One of the most popular places for tourists and locals to see outside of Chiang Mai city is Wat Doi Suthep. See the article for more information on how to get to this temple.
If you prefer private transport, ride-hailing apps like Grab are widely available and provide a comfortable and convenient way to get around. Alternatively, renting a motorbike or bicycle gives you the freedom to explore the city.
See below for all the major transport hubs in Chiang Mai for when you first arrive or depart.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Address: 60 Mahidol Rd, Tambon SuthepDirections: Taxi or hotel shuttle bus to south west of Chiang Mai city
International and domestic flights
Chiang Mai Airport Map
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2 & 3
Address: Kaeo Narawat RdDirections: Take a taxi to north-east area of Chiang Mai. Turn south 1 or 2 streets just before reaching highway 11 (Chiang Mai-Lampang Hwy)
Terminal 2
Immediately next to terminal 3. Older terminal with some services.
Terminal 3
New main bus terminal. Green Bus Line service and other lines. Major services to Bangkok, Isaan, Pattaya, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Phayao, Nan, Mae Sot and several other areas.
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2 & 3 Map
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 1
Address: Chang Phuak Bus Station, Highway 107.Directions: Just north of old Chiang Mai moat. Taxi or Tuk-tuk ride.
Terminal 1
For services in Chiang Mai province.
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 1 Map
Chiang Mai Railway Station
Address: Charoen Mueang Road, Wat Ket Subdistrict, Chiang Mai CityDirections: Taxi or Tuk-tuk 3km ride to the east of the city.
4 Platforms
End of the northern line from Bangkok.
Chiang Mai Train Station Map

