✈️ Airplane

•  Several domestic airlines operate direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 15–20 minutes. There are more than 150 flights per day, departing from early morning (around 06:00) to late evening (up to 22:40).
•  These flights are operated by several domestic airlines, including Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai VietJet Air and Nok Air
•  Additional direct flights are available from Phuket, Krabi, and international cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Seoul.
• Upon arrival at CNX, you can take a metered taxi or use a ride-hailing service (Grab) to reach The Empress Convention Center and Hotel, which is about 6 km (a 16-minute drive) from the airport. The taxi costs approximately 150 THB (4.5 USD)             

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

🚌 Bus

• The journey from Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 takes about 10-11 hours.
• Ticket prices range from 16 USD to 35 USD, depending on the bus company and service class. Major bus companies include Nakhonchai Air, Sombat Tour, Bangkok Busline and Cherdchai Tour.

Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3

🚆 Train

• The journey from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok to Chiang Mai Railway Station takes about 12-13 hours.
• First- and second-class sleeper trains are available, offering a comfortable journey.
• Trains operate 7 days a week. Please check the current timetable on the official website.
• The adult fare ranges from 17 to 46 USD, depending on the class type.
• Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Railway Station, you can take a metered taxi or use a ride-hailing service (Grab) to reach The Empress Convention Center and Hotel, which is about 4 km (a 12-minute drive) from the train station.

 Chiang Mai Railway Station

🚗 Car

• Driving from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 9-10 hours, covering a distance of approximately 700 km.
• The main route consists of:

1. Taking Motorway Route 7 from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the outskirts of Bangkok,
2.  Merging onto Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road) heading north,
3.  Passing through provinces like Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan, and Lampang,
4.  Arriving in Chiang Mai via Highway 11.