Bangkok to Chiang Mai VIP Bus

VIP charter buses are offered by various travel agencies in Bangkok. They usually have television and air conditioning. The Bangkok to Chiang Mai route takes about 11 - 12 hours, vs 12 - 14 on the train. These buses usually leave at night and arrive in Chiang Mai at dawn. The price is negotiable - the normal price is around 450 baht (about 10 euros), but you can manage to lower it to 300 or even 200 baht. From Chiang Mai to Bangkok it is easy to find buses for 300-400 baht.