Chiang Mai to Bangkok Train

The Chiang Mai to Bangkok train travels south on Thailand’s Northern Line, from Chiang Mai Railway Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Choose a daytime journey for the views or an overnight sleeper to reach Bangkok the following morning. Scheduled journeys range from about 10 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 40 minutes, depending on the service.

Timetable: day trains and overnight sleepers

The regular timetable lists five direct services. Times below are a planning reference, in Thailand local time (UTC+7). +1 means arrival the following day. Search your departure date to confirm the current schedule, classes and availability.

Train 8 suits travelers who want an air-conditioned seat and a same-day arrival. Train 102 is a slower seated option. For an overnight berth, compare trains 10 and 14; train 10 normally uses newer CNR sleeping carriages. Train 52 leaves earlier in the afternoon and offers another overnight option. Carriage types and bookable classes depend on the selected service.

Which sleeper berth should you choose?

Second-class sleepers have berths arranged along a shared aisle with privacy curtains. Lower berths are generally wider and easier to reach; upper berths require a ladder and are often cheaper. Choose the actual berth type offered in the search results, especially if climbing is difficult.

First-class sleepers on selected trains have two-berth compartments. One berth does not automatically reserve the whole compartment. If you want a cabin to yourselves, check that both berths or an explicitly offered sole-use option are confirmed. A request for adjacent berths remains subject to availability.

Ticket prices and booking

There is no single fare for this route: the train, air conditioning, seat or sleeper class, and upper or lower berth affect the price. Enter your date and all travelers, compare the available options, then review the total price and ticket conditions before payment. The price shown at checkout is the amount to use for your booking.

Start checking early for weekends, Thai public holidays, Songkran and Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng/Loy Krathong festival period. Advance-sale windows vary by service and journey. If no train appears, check another date or class and whether sales have opened; an empty result alone does not establish that every train is sold out.

Departing from Chiang Mai

Use Chiang Mai Railway Station, east of the Ping River, rather than the airport or bus station. Allow time for road traffic from your accommodation. We recommend reaching the station 30–60 minutes before departure, with extra time if your ticket instructions require collection.

Keep your passport or the identity document used for the booking ready, together with the issued ticket and its boarding instructions. Check the train number, departure date, coach and berth or seat. For an overnight train, book the date you leave Chiang Mai; the Bangkok arrival date will be the next day.

Arriving in Bangkok and onward travel

These long-distance services arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, in the Bang Sue area. It is a different station from Hua Lamphong. Follow signs for the MRT Blue Line at Bang Sue, the SRT Red Line or the taxi area according to your destination.

For Don Mueang Airport, check whether your selected train and ticket allow arrival at Don Muang, or plan a Red Line connection from Krung Thep Aphiwat. Suvarnabhumi Airport requires a separate onward journey. Leave a generous buffer for train delays, station transfers and airport check-in; avoid a tight flight connection after the overnight train.

What to bring on board

Pack water, snacks, a light layer for air conditioning, a power bank and any overnight essentials in a small bag you can reach easily. Keep valuables and travel documents with you, and place larger bags without blocking the aisle. Food, charging facilities and carriage amenities vary, so check your train rather than assuming they are included.

Plan the rest of your trip

Read our Thai train class guide for more detail on seats and sleepers. Traveling in the opposite direction? See Bangkok to Chiang Mai trains. Search Chiang Mai to Bangkok availability when you are ready to choose a date.

Timetable checked on 22 October 2026 against the SRT Northern Line timetable. Schedules may change; reconfirm for your date through the search above or SRT D-Ticket.