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

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.

Thai Airways
Nok Air
Bangkok Airways
Orient Thai Airlines
Air Asia
Air Andaman
Phuket Air
SGA
Air Mandalay
Mandarin Airlines
Lao Airlines
Silk Air

More about Airline to Chiang Mai and Timetable

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

More about Buses to Chiang Mai and Timetable

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 Tel.
Hot Line : 1690
Tel. 0-2222-0175, 0-2621-8701, 0-2220-4567
ChiangMai Contact Tel.
Tel: (053) 244 795, 244 094, 247 462, 245 363-4

Bangkok ► Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai ► Bangkok

RAP

EXP

RAP

Train Classes

EXP

Train Classes

EXP

DRC

2,3

1,2

2,3

1,2

2,3

Stations▪Train No.

109

Stations▪Train No.

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