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

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

Alayna D

I was charged 40$ USD for 2 carryons. That was more than my flight WITH seat selection. I did not appreciate that at the airport after 3 flights and it feels like a huge scam.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia, Aug 16, 2025

Songpon S

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Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Aug 16, 2025

Samantha P

The bus seats were comfortable, you can recline but not sit up properly. They give you one snack, water and lunch/dinner. The staff was nice and helpful. Its quite cold so get a jumper or something.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Aug 16, 2025

D B

This trip from Mochit to Chiang Mai, was booked by me for 2 friends and their 6 year old girl. It seems one of the train staff was rude and grabbed the little girls arm and pulled it, resulting in a "sprain" noted from the hospital visit. I believe there will be contact with the Police and/or Train company about this staff member. Beware of your children here. P.S. Good luck with parking.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #109 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 16, 2025

Moritz L

It was very Cold inside the Bus. The Seats were comfortable

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Aug 16, 2025

Cyril L

We traveling last 13 august between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. TRAIN 51 CAR 11 5 minutes after our arrival on bord, one very impolite and very nervous man arrive for ticket control. I start to speak strong with my son (9 years) without reasons. "TICKET TICKET TICKET QUICK QUICK !!!! I make my son afraid. During all the trip he try to find an occasion for make us under pressure. It's an absolutly sad and inacceptable situation. I decide to make complain to SRT because i'sure this stupid and poor MSN do that with many many FARANG (As he said) HE hate to receive foreigner on bord and he hâte FARA. Easy to see that. At the begining i think in myself hé joke. But no.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #51 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 16, 2025

Rutger J

Seats in bus were fine but service was poor. Purser lacked the hospitality we got used to in Thailand. As soon as he could he handed out the bottle of water and snacks. After that we almost didn't see him. He sat in the front with the driver. Now and then he made his announcements, all in Thai although the majority of the passengers were foreign. We didn't know that we had a break and that we could get a free meal by showing our tickets or how long the break was. The stop we had was also poor, the restrooms were dirty (the toilet in the bus was also dirty), the place and meals didn't look appealing. We departed from Mochit at 9.19 p.m. and arrived at Chiang Mai Bus station at approximately 6.30 a.m. instead of 7.50 a.m. I’m not sure how fast the driver was going, but we arrived over an hour earlier than scheduled. Parts of the road were in poor condition, and with the driver’s speed, the ride was quite bumpy. I hardly got any sleep. Overall, I expected a better experience. I wouldn’t book this bus ride again or recommend it to others.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP 20, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Aug 15, 2025

Nicola

Swift and easy entry to train. The train was clean and the staff were very attentive. I would definitely travel using this method again.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 15, 2025

Asaf D

Buying a ticket through 12go was a mistake. I should have done it through the airline company.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Aug 15, 2025

Emilie

It's too bad that tickets have to be picked up so far from the train station in Bangkok.

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 14, 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 AM
Latest Departure	11:55 PM
Departures per day	80
Distance	680 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Jed Yord, Korean Air, 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 538.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.57.

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 8.57 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 538.98.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.57 to USD 47.15;
Bus tickets - USD 20.06 to USD 31.31;
Plane tickets - USD 26.87 to USD 78.95;
taxi+Train price: USD 95.25 - USD 121.82. 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 249.46 to USD 538.98.

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 26.87.

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 249.46.

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