THE SHORT VERSION
Bueng Kan to Mae Sai at a glance.
- From
- Bueng Kan บึงกาฬ
- To
- Mae Sai แม่สาย
- Road distance
- About 805 km
- Straight line
- 457 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~11 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Mae Sai to Bueng Kan →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bueng Kan
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Mae Sai
Ask the seller where the service ends in Mae Sai. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.

Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Mae Sai, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Mae Sai
More buses from Bueng Kan
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Bueng Kan from Mae Sai by road?+
About 805 km by road (457 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Bueng Kan to Mae Sai take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 11 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Bueng Kan?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Mae Sai to Bueng Kan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Mae Sai to Bueng Kan guide.
Where does the bus from Bueng Kan arrive in Mae Sai?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Bueng Kan to Mae Sai?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Bueng Kan to Mae Sai bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Mae Sai by bus?+
Direct buses from Mae Sai include Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Mae Sot, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) and more. See all connections on our Mae Sai bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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