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

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong Destination Reviews

Anand A

The ticket collector was so rude to us. He behaved like he owned the train. Overall bad experience

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 30, 2025

Phil C

I paid for a super vip bus and got the only bad seat on it, no leg room at no chance to stretch out on a 10 hour journey.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Jul 29, 2025

Ella M

a really nice bus, but impossible to get any sleep. when the driver (rightfully) needed a break half way through at 1 am all the lights were turned on and were encouraged to get off too. defeated the purpose of a vip sleeper bus.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus VIP 24, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 29, 2025

Marco L

Very good bus drivers! The hostess was kind but she didn’t explained a lot about the free dinner that was offered..

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Intercity, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 26, 2025

Julian D

The train was full with Bugs, we couldnt sit in that place.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 26, 2025

Zubair R

It was a comfortable ride.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Intercity, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 26, 2025

Vicky W

Was uncomfortable and the food and coffee was cold and disgusting.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 25, 2025

Phillip H

Booked first class cabins overnight. Clean and comfortable as a train can be. Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was average, but that is by Thai standards - compared to UK train food it was exceptional! A little anxiety about process of ordering and collecting tickets but it wasn’t an issue. Good instructions and easy collection. We were able to board the train an hour before departure. Overall very easy and stress free experience.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #10 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 24, 2025

Christele L

Very old train, even the 1st class is disappointing. While booking (very messy and not efficient), we can’t really identify the differences between the train numbers. Good thing though is the time reliability.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jul 24, 2025

Priscila B

Good bus, they explained about the stop, about the restaurant.. it was comfortable, there was water, snacks and dinner for free.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Intercity, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Jul 22, 2025

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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, Korean Air, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Smart En Plus, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

Popular Routes

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 517.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.51.

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 8.51 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 517.09.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.51 to USD 59.24;
Bus tickets - USD 19.92 to USD 31.09;
Plane tickets - USD 33.81 to USD 113.51;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 247.68 to USD 517.09.

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 33.81.

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 247.68.

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

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong