Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong by bus, train, flight, taxi from THB 278

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong Destination Reviews

Dennis

Extremely out dated.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 15, 2026

Stephan T

We took the night train. The train is very bumpy and it is hard to sleep because of the bumpiness and also because of the AC which makes it a bit cold. Besides that it is ok. O recommend not to eat and risk going to the toilet during the trip. Peeing on the toilet was ok.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 12, 2026

Jack G

The 2nd class beds are brilliant. Comfortable, with a western toilet, and all have curtains and plug sockets. Meals can also be purchased onboard

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 10, 2026

Nicholas C

The cabin on the train was exceptionally cold with no way of controlling the temperature. It was a very long and cold journey with children.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 10, 2026

Matthew B

Train inter-carriage doors are dangerous for small children, they are powered closers with no safety detection, painful as an adult that can reach the switch, a child could be killed. Seats are not comfortable and mine wasn’t even bolted to the floor. Seat backs can not be adjusted without standing up and using 2 hands. Left on time but late arrival. Staff at the information desk in Don Mueang did not help at all, which is the opposite of staff on BTS who were all amazing. Signage at Don Mueang, and information given by 12Go is rubbish. Sleeper train berths and carriage ends have no luggage storage and staff do nothing to stop earlier boarding passengers spreading out and taking all the luggage racks. Toilets, as you might expect, are pretty disgusting.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #8 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 9, 2026

Gaurav N

Worth the money. Seat are board, but not long in stretch. I was in upper coach , was able to sleep as I covered light via curtains. Toilet is small, but okay okay. There is no pantry in the coach - but a lady do came to ask for dinner.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 8, 2026

Grahame S

Train was ok. Typically noisy and a bit rough riding. No worse than expected. Booked 6 berths in 3 cabin, for 4 adults and 2 kids. All ok except none of the cabins had interconnecting doors. Carriage attendant refused to change our cabins, even though several were still empty (they did fill up later in the trip). It was disappointing, and out-of-character for Thai people.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 5, 2026

T L

The train was comfortable. The staff did a great job making the beds. Overnight was a plus.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 3, 2026

Benedicta J

Good I got D- 1 upper deck front which made my joinery more comfortable as I could stretch my legs during journey

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Jul 3, 2026

Anne

The bus was the same in the 12go

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Jul 2, 2026

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How to get from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong

When you want to get from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 502.50. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.27.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong?

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 8.27 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 502.50.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong:

Train tickets - USD 8.27 to USD 57.56;
Bus tickets - USD 19.36 to USD 30.21;
Plane tickets - USD 32.86 to USD 110.31;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 240.69 to USD 502.50.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Mai and Hua Lamphong?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:30. There are 33 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 27 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Mai to Bangkok any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 32.86.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Eva Air, Korean Air, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 240.69.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

46% decided to go for a bus.
40% users enjoyed a train ride.
13% users took a plane.
1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:05 AM
Latest Departure	11:50 PM
Departures per day	71
Distance	695 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Eva Air, Glassflower, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Smart En Plus, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

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Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong