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6,675 customer reviews
About GreenBus
Company Information
Green Bus Thailand is a bus company that operates a range of routes around Thailand from the company’s central hub located in Chiang Mai.
GreenBus Company rightfully enjoys high reputation. Its routes cover all the regions of Thailand – from South to North and from Northeast to Centre.
As a rule, the company’s buses use the main bus station or terminal of towns and cities around Thailand, called Bo-Ko-So. These are often located out of the centre.
In Chiang Mai, GreenBus uses the largest and newest Bus Terminal 3, aka Arcade Bus Terminal in the north-eastern part of the city, off Super Hwy 11.
Routes served by Green Bus
GreenBus travels across much of Thailand with routes to the north, south, and northeast as well as around the centre of the country. Some of the most popular routes are listed below.
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
By far the most popular route of the Thai North, Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai stretch is served by three different types of buses providing travellers with a good choice of level of comfort and ticket price.
There are buses all throughout the day from 6 am till 7 pm with the trip taking just under 4 hours.
Chiang Mai to Laos border
GreenBus offers an easy way to get to the border with Laos at Chiang Khong, from where you can cross over the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge 4 to Huay Xai in the Lao province of Bokeo.
Chiang Mai to Myanmar border
From Chiang Mai, Green Bus operates trips to the destinations at the border with Myanmar including:
Mae Sot in Tak province that is linked to the Myanmar’s town of Myawaddy.
Mae Sai in Chiang Rai province of Thailand that connects to the border town of Tachilek on the Myanmar side and is the gateway to the famous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
Chiang Mai – other destinations in Thai North
Popular Northern Thai destinations served by Green Bus from Chiang Mai also include:
- Nan
- Phrae
- Phayao
- Lampang
Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai – phu*ket
The longest routes of Green Bus connect Thai North with the southern resort island of phu*ket.
There are trips to phu*ket both from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai taking the epic 24 and 26 hours respectively.
Phitsanulok – Surat Thani
Green Bus is also the best choice for the overland travel from the North to Donsak pier in Surat Thani for onward transfer to the islands of the Gulf including Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Note that GreenBus DOES NOT currently operate the route to Bangkok – for bus trips between Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Bangkok choose another bus operator.
Green Bus types of seats
The company operates three different classes of buses:
- Bus Express L
- Bus Intercity Express XL
- Bus VIP 24/32.
Greenbus VIPs are the most comfortable way to travel. VIP Green buses feature 24-32 seats organised three per row instead of the usual four what provides additional elbow and leg space enhancing the overall travel experience.
Such buses are the best choice for longer routes e.g. between Phitsanulok and Surat Thani though the price for such seats is between 30 and 50 per cent higher than for seats in ordinary express buses.
Bus Intercity Express XL is a sensible compromise between more expensive VIPs and ordinary buses.
Bus Express L is a good choice for shorter trips up to 4–5 hours, e.g. between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai or Lampang.
All GreenBus coaches are air-conditioned and are equipped with soft reclining seats meaning that even the cheapest L class is a decent choice.
Green Bus Tickets
Green Bus tickets can be booked both online and at the bus stations covered by the company’s network of routes.
There is an option of online booking at the official website of the company though the process is not as straightforward as it could have been due to language barrier – not all parts of the website are translated into English what creates certain difficulties.
We recommend to buy Green Bus tickets online and well in advance for the longer, most popular routes and the routes which have a limited number of departures per day, especially to phu*ket.
Pros
Buses operated by GreenBus service much of the northern, southern, north-eastern, and central parts of Thailand which means that there is a number of routes to choose from including some off-the-beaten-track destinations for overseas travellers.
Buses of all classes are air-conditioned and spacious with ample legroom.
This company has a refund policy meaning that you can cancel or change your tickets – though both changes and cancellations are subject to terms and conditions.
Green Bus booking can be made online.
Travelling overland with GreenBus on longer routes is cheaper than flying.
Food, drinks, snacks, and cold towels are provided on buses.
Cons
Some older buses – very few actually – are not equipped with toilets. These are used on shorter routes and generally should not be a problem.
Cheaper Express buses make a number of stops along the way, which can result in a longer journey.
Buses vary in terms of condition and some are newer models than others. As such some may also be cleaner and more roadworthy than others.
Drop off points are usually at the main bus stations in each town or city and you will need to plan your own onward transportation to your hotel accordingly.
Buses are not equipped with Wi-Fi or USB ports and entertainment options are often limited to one TV screen in the front part of the bus so you may wish to bring your own for long journeys.
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GreenBus Popular Routes
Lampang - Chiang Rai
07:30, 09:45
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Chiang Mai - phu*ket
15:00
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phu*ket - Mae Sai
Bus Express Combo
13:30
Bus VIP combo
13:30
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Chiang Rai - Lampang
09:30, 09:35, 13:30
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phu*ket - Chiang Mai
13:00
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Chiang Mai - Nan
Bus Express
07:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30
Bus VIP combo
07:00, 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:30
Bus Express Combo
07:00, 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:30
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Phitsanulok - Donsak
Bus Express Combo
14:30
Bus VIP combo
14:30
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Mae Sai - phu*ket
Bus VIP combo
12:00
Bus Express Combo
12:00
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Bueng Kan - Mae Sai
Bus Express Combo
15:00
Bus VIP combo
15:00
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Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Bus VIP
08:00, 10:00, 10:30, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 14:00, 14:30, 15:15, 15:30, 16:30, 17:15, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:15
Bus Express
17:45
Bus Express
07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:30, 10:25, 11:15, 12:00, 12:15, 12:45, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 17:45, 18:15, 18:30
Bus VIP combo
09:30, 11:00, 11:30, 11:45, 14:00, 14:30, 15:15, 17:30
Bus Express Combo
09:30, 11:00, 11:30, 11:45, 14:00, 14:30, 15:15, 17:30
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Nan - Chiang Mai
Bus Express
07:30, 12:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Bus Express Combo
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:30
Bus VIP combo
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:30
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Phayao - Chiang Mai
Bus VIP combo
08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00
Bus Express Combo
08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00
Bus Express
12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 17:15
Bus Express
08:15, 08:30, 09:30, 10:35, 10:45, 11:00, 11:25, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45
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Chiang Mai - Phayao
Bus Express
09:00, 10:00, 13:30
Bus Express
07:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:15, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30
Bus VIP combo
07:00, 08:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 16:00, 17:30
Bus Express Combo
07:00, 08:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 16:00, 17:30
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Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong
Bus Express
09:30
Bus VIP combo
08:30
Bus Express Combo
08:30
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Mae Sai - Mae Sot
Bus VIP combo
07:00
Bus Express Combo
07:00
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Donsak - Phitsanulok
Bus VIP combo
14:00
Bus Express Combo
14:00
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Chiang Mai - Mae Sai
Bus Express
08:00
Bus VIP combo
08:00, 12:30, 15:00
Bus Express Combo
08:00, 12:30, 15:00
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Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
Bus Express
06:30, 07:00, 07:15, 07:45, 08:00, 08:45, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:45, 13:15, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:15, 18:30
Bus Express
13:30
Bus Express Combo
07:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30
Bus VIP combo
07:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30
Bus VIP
07:15, 07:30, 07:45, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:15, 10:30, 11:45, 12:15, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 18:00
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Chiang Khong - Chiang Mai
Bus Express
09:30
Bus Express Combo
10:30
Bus VIP combo
10:30
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Phrae - Chiang Mai
Bus VIP combo
09:00
Bus Express Combo
09:00
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Chiang Rai - phu*ket
Bus VIP combo
13:40
Bus Express Combo
13:40
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Chiang Mai - Mae Sot
Bus VIP combo
09:00, 13:30
Bus Express Combo
09:00, 13:30
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Mae Sot - Mae Sai
Bus Express Combo
07:00
Bus VIP combo
07:00
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Chiang Mai - Phrae
Bus VIP combo
12:30
Bus Express Combo
12:30
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Mae Sai - Chiang Mai
Bus VIP combo
07:30, 09:30, 15:00
Bus Express Combo
07:30, 09:30, 15:00
Bus Express
08:00
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Mae Sai - Bueng Kan
Bus Express Combo
14:00
Bus VIP combo
14:00
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Mae Sot - Chiang Mai
Bus Express Combo
06:15, 09:00
Bus VIP combo
06:15, 09:00
Bus Express
06:15
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GreenBus Schedule & Timetable
Class | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Departure | Arrival | Travel time |
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Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 18:30 | 22:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 18:15 | 22:00 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 17:30 | 21:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 17:00 | 20:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 16:30 | 20:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 16:00 | 19:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 14:15 | 18:00 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 14:00 | 17:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 13:15 | 17:00 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 12:45 | 16:25 | 3h 40m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 12:00 | 15:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 11:45 | 15:30 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 11:30 | 15:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 11:00 | 14:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 10:30 | 14:15 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 10:00 | 13:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 09:00 | 12:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 08:45 | 12:30 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 08:00 | 14:35 | 6h 35m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 07:45 | 11:30 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 07:15 | 11:00 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 07:00 | 10:45 | 3h 45m |
Express | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 06:30 | 10:15 | 3h 45m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 18:00 | 21:20 | 3h 20m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 15:30 | 18:50 | 3h 20m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 14:15 | 17:35 | 3h 20m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 13:30 | 16:50 | 3h 20m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 13:15 | 16:35 | 3h 20m |
VIP | Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 | Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 13:00 | 16:20 | 3h 20m |
GreenBus Stations
Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1PhraeChiang Khong Local BusBus Terminal 2 Chiang RaiMae SotChiang Mai Arcade 2PhayaoMae SaiDonsak Rajaphu*ket Bus Terminal 2Nan Bus TerminalLampang Bus StationPhitsanulok Bus Terminal 1ThoengBueng KanChiang Muan Bus TerminalThung Chang Green BusChiang Saen GreenBus
GreenBus Company Reviews
B M
Barbara M
Very nice.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jul 23, 2024
H
HeidiMac29
This was a great experience from start to finish. The driver was chatty, kind and helpful. We were provided with cookies and water and the bus was comfortable and clean. A great trip!
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jul 23, 2024
L F
Lorenzo F
Easy to find, no problem with the bus departure.All the information send by email were clear and complete.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jul 18, 2024
D V
Danny V
Everything on time the bus was super clean and well organized
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jul 17, 2024
J P
Jean P
on time and smiling people, good experience
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jul 13, 2024
A D
Avanish D
Comfortable Bus
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jul 4, 2024
D Y
Duygu Y
Okay got short rides, the seats were rather narrow (I’m average built) and the bus was quite old
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jun 26, 2024
D Y
Duygu Y
The way to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai was not as comfortable, the busses were older and more inconvenient. The Greenbus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai were great! Lots of space, very comfortable
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jun 26, 2024
S V
Sole V
The bus is very comfy, the driver is very experienced, and the steward boy is simply great. All perfect. I traveled very comfortably.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jun 25, 2024
D B
Daniel B
Great, and we had a bottle of water.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jun 9, 2024
D C
Diedre C
Seat was broken so I was in an uncomfortable position for 3 hrs, as well as bus was hot
Bus Express, GreenBus, May 9, 2024
S D
Sara D
2 hours delay. everything else was good.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, May 8, 2024
J K
Josef K
It got the job done!
Bus VIP combo, GreenBus, Apr 30, 2024
J M
Jesse M
The bus was on time and quite clean. The airconditioning was okay. Very nice seats. Would recommend.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Apr 28, 2024
B O
Beatrice O
air conditioning was too cold
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Apr 26, 2024
D S
Denis S
Good travel, good accomodation
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Apr 11, 2024
G F
Giulia F
If I was a little skeptical, I have to think again, the trip was perfect! if you suffer from the cold bring a scarf there is some air conditioning
Bus Express, GreenBus, Apr 10, 2024
L K
Lilly K
very nice bus ride, comfortable, punctual and not too cold!
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Mar 23, 2024
M M
Maximilian M
The toilet light and flushing did not work.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Mar 20, 2024
C A
Catherine A
Comfortable, safe, fast
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Mar 11, 2024
J L
Joel L
Chauffeurs imprudence
Bus Express, GreenBus, Mar 9, 2024
C Z
Celia Z
Fast, efficient travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang rai. Telephone ticket sufficient. The station is well laid out and the Green bus staff explain where to wait. Everything is written on the buses, so it's pretty easy. A small bottle of water is provided, which is appreciated. A little legroom is missing.
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Bus Express, GreenBus, Mar 5, 2024
B N
Brenda N
Was very good bus
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Feb 27, 2024
M C
Matthew C
Really swanky VIP bus. Loads of leg room, banging AC, free bottle of water and snack, clean toilet on board and we arrived nearly an hour before expected. Brilliant
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Feb 23, 2024
A J
Adriana J
Our experience with green-bus was great. But with 12go asia not so much. We were charged more than what green bus charges for and also charged for an insurance we didn’t even accept to buy.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Feb 22, 2024
T B
Terry B
Too much commotion with delay of foreign family removal from bus
Bus Express, GreenBus, Feb 19, 2024
H W
Hayley W
The bus was 35 mins late, however we quickly boarded and headed off! The bus was so spacious and had comfy reclinable seats! We got given a bottle of water, snack and sick bag. I would recommend!! :)
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Feb 13, 2024
H D
Henk D
Unfortunately there were some delays but otherwise had a great trip!
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Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 29, 2024
S A
Samira A
It was very fast and easy to find, very cheap, seats were not that comfortable but would recommend doing it again! ❤️
Bus Express Combo, GreenBus, Jan 28, 2024
A S
Anna S
One of the most comfortable bus rides I had in Asia. Seats are extremely comfortable and the ride felt quite quick. We also arrived 2h early. In contrast to what another comment said, there was a USB charging outlet by ny seat. They're not lying about the temperature though. It was extreme even for this part of the world and the blankets thy gave us didn't help much. I'd recommend wearing layers
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jan 27, 2024
T L
Thierry L
Very pleasant trip despite the very cold air-conditioning, but we knew that, so we even brought a hat for those who were a little chilly. Good driver.
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Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 26, 2024
L B
Linda B
perfect on time super comfortable remember to cover up air conditioning at full blast
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Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jan 24, 2024
M H
Mark H
Seat was uncomfortable for a long journey. Bus station takes a bit to figure out. But overall a great experience
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 22, 2024
B M
Benny M
Nice seats, good driver but a bit cold AC, everyone was freezing
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jan 21, 2024
T B
Tom B
Great journey with comfortable bus. Operator on time. Water and small snack provided.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jan 19, 2024
A D
Anna D
On time, all good.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 11, 2024
L S
Li S
air conditioner temperature control is always too cold, we have to wear enough to survive. I have traveled many times on the bus this route, with no one exception. could you let me know why? and doesn't this line operationer cherish the fuel? this trip seems that the filter of the air conditioner was dirty, I smelt the dust.
Bus Express Combo, GreenBus, Jan 7, 2024
M F
Martine F
Bus left on time. A break halfway. Arrived early even.
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Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 3, 2024
D P
Dominic P
Perfectly on time. Seats comfortable (VIP bus to Chiang Mai). Small snack and water included. Recommended
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Jan 3, 2024
S B
Sandeep B
Seats were not comfortable and quite an old bus.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 2, 2024
И М
Игорь М
The Bus Terminal in Chiang Mai is of medium comfort, but everything else was really good.
Bus Express, GreenBus, Jan 1, 2024
E S
Eric S
Was more than OK. Comfortable. Clean bathroom. Went very smoothly.
Bus Express Combo, GreenBus, Dec 29, 2023
Z L
Zaw L
Very Crazy! Thanks 12 go
Bus Express, GreenBus, Dec 29, 2023
A M
Arsenii M
Old busses, very noisy and swingy. No wifi
Bus Express, GreenBus, Dec 28, 2023
M F
Martine F
Bus on time and easy to find 10-minute stop. Perfect
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Bus VIP combo, GreenBus, Dec 27, 2023
D R
David R
Very comfortable way of getting there. Seats are nice and big. TVs don’t work and it is pretty chilly on the bus still really nice.
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Dec 27, 2023
D H
Dominik H
Easy Trip with the Bus
Bus Express, GreenBus, Dec 27, 2023
K V
Karla V
We took the vip option and had a much better experience with the regular bus, this one was older and worn out. Musty smelling
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Bus VIP, GreenBus, Dec 26, 2023
C R
Christopher R
Fastest and best way to go from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai!
Bus VIP, GreenBus, Dec 26, 2023
M S
Manuel S
Everything is perfectly organized. The seats could be more comfortable.
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Bus Express, GreenBus, Dec 25, 2023
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95.3% of 6,675 travelers were presumably happy with GreenBus as they left good or no review