Chiang Mai to Bangkok Train Tickets

Estimated Trip Duration is 14.7 hour(s)

Please note that Chiang Mai train station is located around 15-30 minutes driving distance from the Old City Moat of Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Mai to Bangkok Train Guide

Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is one of the most popular train trips in Thailand. Following the popularity of train trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, the locals and tourists also use the same service to go back to Bangkok city.

Thai Railway provides 5 train trips daily from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. The train departure schedule begins as early from 6.30AM and the last departure is at 6PM. People usually take an overnight train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok so they could sleep through what could be 14 hours journey.

Famous train ticket type is the 2nd Class Air-Conditioned Sleeper because this type offers enough convenience for the passengers with more affordable price compared to the 1st Class. 3rd Class Fan Seat ticket type is not recommended because it is a long distance journey and you surely want a comfortable for ride.

Taking the train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is cheaper than the flight ticket. Moreover, if you book the right ticket type, you could have a more comfortable journey compared to bus. Besides, the ticket price for 2nd Class Air-Conditioned Sleeper train is almost the same as the bus ticket price.

Train Schedule & Train Ticket Type

Different departure time has different type of trains and different ticket types. The train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok ticket price varies depending on the departure time, train type, ticket type and the drop off point.

BusOnlineTicket.co.th offers online booking for Chiang Mai to Bangkok train ticket. Below are the train schedule and other information for the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai that are available for online booking:

Time	Train Type	Ticket Type	Drop Off	Price (THB)
6.30AM	Rapid	2nd Class Fan Seat	Hua Lamphong	421
6.30AM	Rapid	2nd Class Fan Seat	Don Mueang	413
8.50AM	Special Express	2nd Class AC Seat	Hua Lamphong	671
8.50AM	Special Express	2nd Class AC Seat	Don Mueang	663
3.30PM	Express	2nd Class AC Sleeper	Hua Lamphong	781
		2nd Class AC Sleeper	Don Mueang	773
		2nd Class Fan Sleeper	Hua Lamphong	561
		2nd Class Fan Sleeper	Don Mueang	553
		2nd Class Fan Seat	Hua Lamphong	461
		2nd Class Fan Seat	Don Mueang	453
		3rd Class Fan Seat	Hua Lamphong	301
		3rd Class Fan Seat	Don Mueang	298
5.00PM	Special Express	1st Class AC Sleeper	Hua Lamphong	1,283
		1st Class AC Sleeper	Don Mueang	1,265
		2nd Class AC Sleeper	Hua Lamphong	801
		2nd Class AC Sleeper	Don Mueang	793
6.00PM	Special Express	1st Class AC Sleeper	Hua Lamphong	821
			Don Mueang	813

* Schedule & prices are subject to changes without prior notice
* AC = Air Conditioned

Trip Distance & Duration

The distance between Chiang Mai to Bangkok is around 751km. As for the trip duration, it depends on the train type you choose and the drop off point in Bangkok. The trip duration for train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok could take around 11 to 14 hours. Rapid train is the slowest and could take even up to 15 hours. Fastest train is the Special Express train.

The train will reach Don Mueang Train Station first and terminate in Hua Lamphong Train Station. So, the train from Chiang Mai to Don Mueang will take around 1 hour shorter time compared to train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong.

Departure Point – Chiang Mai Train Station

Chiang Mai Train Station is located in the city but quite far away from the town centre. The town centre refers to the Old City of Chiang Mai, which is located around 3-4 km to the east side of the train station. The Old City is where most of the attractions and accommodations for tourists are located.

To go to Chiang Mai Train Station, most convenient yet most expensive option is by taxi. However, there are not many taxi in Chiang Mai and usually, they are not metered taxi. If you have no other option, please confirm the price with the driver before the ride.

Alternatively, you can use songthaews or tuk tuk. Songthaews is generally cheaper than tuk tuk as it operates like a minivan and pick up many passengers along the way.

Songthaews in Chiang Mai is called “Rot See Daeng” which means red car and can easily be recognized by its colour. From the town centre to the train station should cost around 40-50THB depending on your bargaining skills. However, it is harder to get this price if you are a foreigner as they could charge up to 100-150THB for the ride.

Tuk tuk is smaller if compared to songthaews and it works almost like a taxi. You can find many tuk tuk around Chiang Mai. The fare to the train station also depends on your location and your bargaining skills.

Arrival Point – Hua Lamphong Train Station & Don Mueang Train Station

Bangkok has 2 train stations namely Don Mueang Train Station and Hua Lamphong Train Station. Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok will stop by Don Mueang Train Station before terminating at Hua Lamphong Train Station.

Don Mueang Train Station is the perfect drop off point especially for the tourists as it is located just beside Don Mueang International Airport. If you are planning to take a flight, book your train ticket with Don Mueang Station as the drop off point.

Unlike Hua Lamphong Train Station, Don Mueang Train Station is located a bit far away from the city centre, around 30 km away from Hua Lamphong Train Station. Therefore, if you are not planning to visit Bangkok, avoid the busy and bustling city with most probably congested traffic and stop at Don Mueang Train Station.

Hua Lamphong Train Station is the main train station in Bangkok located in middle of the city centre. Hua Lamphong Train Station is normally very crowded with passengers. As its location is in the city centre, the transportation system is better compared to in Don Mueang Train Station. Therefore, once you reach Bangkok, you can easily start to explore Bangkok with the available public transportation.

Hua Lamphong Train Station is connected with the MRT service, which is a subway train service in Bangkok. The MRT station called Hua Lamphong Station is connected to the Hua Lamphong Train Station by an underground pathway. If you are taking BTS Skytrain, the available interchange station to MRT is in Silom Station, Sukhumvit Station and Chatuchak Park/Mo Chit Station.

Amenities

For the long distance trip, there are toilets on board for the passengers. Food and refreshments are also available from the food vendors for around 100 Baht. They constantly patrol the carriages. Alternatively, you can bring your own food. Some of the trains are accessible by wheelchair. You might want to contact Thai Railway beforehand to inform them if you need any help or arrangement.

Tips

Bring your good books or laptop with movies to pass the time. Also, book your train tickets online in advance, as the train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is one of the most popular train trips in Thailand. You can secure your desired ticket type and avoid having to settle for a less comfortable seat. Booking Thailand train tickets online at BusOnlineTicket.co.th requires minimum 3 days booking in advance before the departure time. So, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!