The 700 Year Stadium Chiang Mai is a large sports complex on the Canal Road side of the city, northwest of the Old City. Its grounds bring together a...
Chiang Mai Information
Planning a trip to Chiang Mai is easier with the right practical information before you arrive. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub information section covers key visitor topics such as maps, Chiang Mai International Airport, train travel, long-distance buses and local bus terminals.
Chiang Mai is relatively easy to navigate once you understand the main transport hubs. The Old City is compact and walkable, Chiang Mai International Airport sits close to the centre, Arcade Bus Terminal handles most long-distance services, and Chiang Mai Train Station connects the city with Bangkok and other destinations along Thailand’s northern rail line.
Plan Your Chiang Mai Visit
- Maps and navigation – Use local maps to understand the Old City, Night Bazaar, Nimman, major temples and attractions farther outside the centre.
- Chiang Mai Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is only a few kilometres from the Old City, with taxis, Grab and car rental available for onward travel.
- Bus travel – Arcade Terminals 2 and 3 handle most interprovincial and long-distance buses, while Chang Phuak Bus Terminal serves many local and provincial routes.
- Train travel – Chiang Mai Train Station provides rail connections south toward Bangkok, including overnight and daytime services.
- Getting around the city – Walking works well inside the Old City, while songthaews, tuk-tuks, taxis and app-based transport are useful for Nimman, the airport and attractions farther away.
Browse the information guides below for Chiang Mai maps, airport details, bus terminals, train travel and practical transport information.
700 Year Stadium Chiang Mai
Don Kaeo, Mae RimThe 700 Year Stadium Chiang Mai is a large sports complex on the Canal Road side of the city, northwest of the Old City. Its grounds bring together a main football and athletics stadium, swimming facilities, indoor...
Chiang Mai Municipal Stadium
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Municipal Stadium is a city sports complex near Wat Ku Tao, north of the Old City. The running track and surrounding exercise areas make it useful for visitors wanting a workout, while the football ground and...
Chiang Mai Weather Forecast
Chiang Mai, ThailandChiang Mai’s weather shapes how you experience the Old City, mountain temples and countryside attractions. The year broadly divides into a cooler season, a hot season and a rainy season, but conditions vary from...
Chiang Mai Airport
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Airport (CNX) is the main air gateway to northern Thailand, about 4km southwest of Chiang Mai’s centre. Its compact domestic and international passenger areas make it easier to navigate than...
Chiang Rai Airport
Ban Du, Mueang Chiang RaiChiang Rai Airport, officially Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, is the main air gateway to Chiang Rai and Thailand’s far north. Its airport code is CEI, and its location in Ban Du, about eight...
Lampang Airport
Phrabat, Mueang LampangLampang Airport is a small domestic airport serving Lampang city in northern Thailand. Its passenger code is LPT, and its location close to the city makes it useful for a Lampang stay or an onward road journey towards...
Chiang Mai Taxis
Citywide pickup by arrangement, Chiang MaiChiang Mai taxis are useful for direct journeys between the airport, accommodation and attractions, especially when travelling with luggage or as a group. The practical choice is between an arranged taxi, a vehicle...
Chiang Mai Songthaews
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang MaiChiang Mai’s songthaews are converted pickup trucks with two bench seats in a covered rear compartment. The red vehicles, often called rot daeng, are a familiar way to travel between the Old City, markets and...
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal
San Sai, Mueang Chiang RaiChiang Rai has two main bus terminals, and choosing the right one matters more than their shared city name. Terminal 1 is in the city centre near the Night Bazaar, while Terminal 2 is south of the centre in San Sai...
Chiang Mai Train Station
Wat Ket, Chiang MaiChiang Mai Train Station is the northern terminus of Thailand’s main railway route from Bangkok, and the starting point for journeys through Lamphun, Lampang and the central plains. For many travellers, its...
Arcade Bus Station
Wat Ket, Chiang MaiArcade Bus Station is Chiang Mai’s main long-distance bus complex, connecting the city with Chiang Rai, Bangkok, Nan, Phitsanulok and other destinations across Thailand. It is a practical departure point for...
Chang Puak Bus Station
Si Phum, Chiang MaiChang Puak Bus Station, also written Chang Phuak or Chang Phueak, is Chiang Mai’s Bus Terminal 1. Located north of the Old City, it is a departure point for local buses and route songthaews serving districts...
Pai Bus Station
Pai, Mae Hong SonPai Bus Station is the central departure and arrival point for regular Prem Pracha services linking Pai with Chiang Mai and other stops in Mae Hong Son Province. Its town-centre location makes it convenient for...
Chiang Mai Maps
Chiang Mai, ThailandA useful Chiang Mai map should show more than a list of attractions. Start with the square Old City moat, the Ping River to the east and Doi Suthep to the west, then locate your accommodation, transport terminal and the...
How do you get around Chiang Mai?
The Old City is easy to explore on foot, while songthaews, tuk-tuks, taxis and
How far is Chiang Mai Airport from the Old City?
Chiang Mai International Airport is only a few kilometres from the Old City, and the drive often takes around 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and your exact destination.
Which bus station should I use in Chiang Mai?
Arcade Bus Terminal 2 and 3 are the main terminals for long-distance and interprovincial services, while Chang Phuak Bus Terminal is used mainly for local and provincial routes.
Can you travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train?
Yes. Chiang Mai Train Station is the northern terminus for services from Bangkok, with daytime and overnight trains available depending on the timetable.