CHIANG MAI, HOW TO GET THERE

Chiang Mai is on the northern of Thailand. Located at Latitude 18° 47' N Longitude 098° 59' E, approximately 310 meters above sea level, situated approximately 700 kilometers from Bangkok, and is the country's second largest province. Chiang Mai borders Myanmar on the north, Lamphun and Tak Provinces on the south, Chiang Rai, Lampang and Lamphun Provinces on the east and Mae Hong Son Province on the west.


By Air ( 1 hour )

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is one of the five international airports under the responsibility of the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). As Chiang Mai International Airport is the major gateway to the scenic beauty and rich culture of northern Thailand, it plays an important role in promoting travel and tourism throughout the northern region. Today, 12 airlines service for domestic and international flights.

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By Bus ( 10-12 hours )

There are ordinary, 2nd class and 1st class air-conditioned buses leaving for Chiang Mai daily (8.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m.) from the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal). Private buses, which can be conveniently booked in tourist-oriented places in Bangkok, are also available. However, the public buses from the Northern Bus Terminal are generally more reliable.For a more updated bus timetable call >>
The Transport Company Limited Call 0 2936 2841, 0 2936 2852 - 66


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By Car ( 8 hours )

There are 2 routes from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by car.


1.Drive on Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) and turn left to Highway No.32 (Asian Highway) prior to Ayutthaya which passing Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Chai nat, Nakhon Sawan, then take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and take Highway No. 11 passing Uttaradit, Phrae, Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai.


2.From Nakhon Sawan, take Highway No. 1 passing Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, then take Highway No. 11 to Lamphun and Chiang Mai.


The two routes are nearly same distance approximately 690 kilometers.


By Train ( 11-12 hours )

Express and rapid trains leave for Chiang Mai from Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Station several times daily. The trip takes about 11-12 hours for express trains. Please reserve your seats in advance for you more convenience. All Train are operated by the State Railways of Thailand.

 

It's easy to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train - the recommended option is either a convenient overnight journey in a comfortable sleeper, or a daytime journey through the countryside on the air-conditioned express railcar. Travelling by sleeper is effectively faster than flying, and less hassle, and it will save you a night in a hotel too. The scenery on the last third of the trip, up into the mountains approaching Chiang Mai, is particularly good. Even if you take the overnight sleeper, watching the sunrise from the train in the morning can be a great experience.

Bangkok Contact
  • Hot Line : 1690
  • Tel. 0-2222-0175, 0-2621-8701, 0-2220-4567

    • ChiangMai Contact

    Tel: 0 5324 4795, 0 5324 4094, 05324 462, 0 5324 5363 - 4


    Bangkok ► Chiang Mai           Chiang Mai ► Bangkok          
      SP RAP SP SP SP EXP   EXP SP SP SP SP RAP
    Train Classes EXP   EXP EXP EXP   Train Classes   EXP EXP EXP EXP  
      DRC     DRC             DRC DRC  
      2 2,3 1,2 2 1,2 2,3   2,3 1,2 1,2 2 2 2,3
    Stations▪Train No. 9 109 1 11 13 51 Stations▪Train No. 52 14 2 10 12 102
     Bangkok 08:30 14:30 18:00 19:20 19:35 22:00  Chiang Mai 14:50 16:40 17:50 21:00 08:45 06:45
     Don Muang 09:14 15:19 18:46 20:07 20:23 22:49  Lam Phun 15:13 16:54 18:13 21:18 09:13 07:14
     Ayutthaya 09:42 15:58 19:20 20:36 21:00 23:29  Nakhon Lampang 17:23 19:00 21:10 23:01 10:54 09:15
     Lopburi 10:29 17:00 20:14 21:23 21:55 00:28  Phitsanulok 22:40 00:05 ▼ 03:51 15:08 14:15
     Naknon Sawan 11:38 18:36 21:03 22:31 23:24 02:07  Naknon Sawan 01:06 02:01 02:34 05:23 16:52 16:11
     Phitsanulok 13:19 20:44 ▼ 00:23 01:34 04:20  Lopburi 02:50 03:32 04:04 06:30 18:05 17:47
     Nakhon Lampang 18:11 03:01 04:21 05:29 07:00 10:10  Ayutthaya 03:48 04:39 05:12 07:19 18:52 19:12
     Lam Phun 20:05 04:57 06:32 07:15 09:12 12:15  Don Muang 04:39 05:36 06:04 08:04 19:27 20:09
     Chiang Mai 20:30 05:30 07:15 07:40 09:45 12:45  Bangkok 05:30 06:40 07:00 09:10 20:26 21:10
    FARE 1st CLASS  2nd CLASS 2nd CLASS  3rd CLASS
    SLEEPER SEAT SLEEPER SEAT
    Bangkok ◄►Chiang Mai AC AC FAN UP LOW AC/UP AC/Low FAN
    1,353 611 431 531 581 791 881 271
    NOTE ORD = Ordinary Train DRC = Diesel Rail Car  
    RAP = Rapid Train EXP = Express Train  
      SP = Special Train          
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