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

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Harm D

Too long and uncomfortable

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #7 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 14, 2025

Gerhadus T

Cockroaches on the floor, extreem noise of the train with the windows constantly open, mosquitoes and other insects flying in and boilling hot inside.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 14, 2025

Sarah T

Everything was great - the upper bunks are far more comfortable and quieter than the lower bunks.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 14, 2025

Leanne K

Couldn’t have been easier. On time, spotlessly clean, comfy. Very helpful staff, very efficient setting up and packing up beds. Only one complaint, all the lights on all night made sleep difficult , had to sleep with blanket over my head, next time will remember eye mask!

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 13, 2025

Simon C

Booked a cabin for me and my wife only to find I was in one cabin and she was in another. Seating was all over the place.we had to arrange an elaborate swap with several couples for us all to get sorted. Toilets we disgusting

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 11, 2025

Raoul H

Service is good. It works perfect and easy to use

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 11, 2025

Nelson N

The trip was excellent - however, finding the appropriate train station was a challenge. Some additional information on the website as to how to locate and board the train would be helpful to first-timers like myself. Otherwise, I would rate the trip 5/5.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 10, 2025

Alex H

Would be even better if lights were dimmed a bit

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 9, 2025

Kennedy

very cool and relaxing

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sep 9, 2025

Kamoa F

Terminal was relatively easy to find, just had to ask a few people. A lady showed me my assigned seat, later she gave everyone water and a packet of cookies. I recommend to take something to eat, just in case. The bus stops once around 1pm and everyone can get off for approximately 20 minutes to buy food, I’m actually not too sure if the bus ticket could’ve been used as a coupon to order a meal (because I took the bus with another company days later and they informed me to keep the ticket to then buy food with it, while on this tour no one exactly told me that). Bus ride was smooth, ac worked fine, seats weren’t too uncomfortable, with a sleeping mask I managed to get a little bit of sleep. There was a toilet on board, small but enough. And the bus arrived on time in Chiang Mai. There were usb chargers on board, I didn’t use them but saw a woman trying to charge her phone and I think it didn’t really work.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Sep 8, 2025

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Transportation from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	2:15 凌晨
Latest Departure	11:55 晚上
Departures per day	80
Distance	680 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Jed Yord, MCC VAN, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Smart En Plus, Sombat Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Thailand Limo by Datum, Transport Co

Popular Routes

How to get from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, 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 549.73. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.74.

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

The cost of the trip from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai 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 8.74 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 549.73.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.74 to USD 48.09;
Bus tickets - USD 20.46 to USD 31.93;
Plane tickets - USD 27.41 to USD 80.53;
taxi+Train price: USD 97.15 - USD 124.25. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 08:30 Chiang Mai until 19:35 Chiang Mai

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 254.44 to USD 549.73.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 06:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:35. There are 40 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 24 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai. 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 27.41.

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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai. 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 254.44.

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 Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai? 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:

45% users enjoyed a train ride.
33% chosen taxi+Train
17% decided to go for a bus.
4% users took a plane.
1% Other

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai