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

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong Destination Reviews

Sorcha

The journey and food were good, but the bus was disgustingly dirty

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour North, Aug 30, 2026

Kerry K

Easy booking system and all ran smoothly.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 28, 2026

Noemi M

The train was clean, on time and the service was perfect but too much air conditioning and the have neon lights during the whole trip so basically sleeping is impossibile

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 27, 2026

Anne S

AC was too cold

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 18, 2026

Anne S

The AC was very cold

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 18, 2026

Malena W

The train was perfect! But 12Go Customer service was a catastrophe. I was told that changing the departute point is not possible and after I changed my whole travel plans, it suddenly would have been!

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 18, 2026

Riley B

Mild Food poisoning? Felt ill after eating from provided buffet; however may have been motion sickness from top of the bus. Note for tourists everything is in Thai so make sure to have a translator app. No toilet facilities on the bus. Blanket, water and snack box were nice. USB chargers were also provided at the seats.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Aug 16, 2026

Ruth F

A real experience (using the sleeper train overnight) that my 2 teenagers will remember forever!

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 13, 2026

Sophie A

To be honest we did not have high hopes at the sound of a 10 hour bus that did not include beds, but my boyfriend and I were pleasantly surprised! We had a smooth and comfortable journey, with food, recliner seats, and a bathroom on board. Easy to navigate and check in. For the price, we have no complaints

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Aug 12, 2026

Marlene P

The air conditioner was way too high like really really but everything else was perfect!

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #10 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 9, 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 509.46. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.38.

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 8.38 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 509.46.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.38 to USD 58.36;
Bus tickets - USD 19.62 to USD 30.63;
Plane tickets - USD 33.31 to USD 111.84;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 244.03 to USD 509.46.

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 33.31.

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 244.03.

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 早上
Latest Departure	11:50 晚上
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