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

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong Destination Reviews

Gill F

Easy ride with comfortable seats, slept Almost the whole time. Really friendly and helpful staff (most of them). Good price-quality

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus VIP 20, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), May 2, 2026

David S

Overall experience was great

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #14 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Apr 23, 2026

Sheena L

The train should be upgraded, specially the toilets. And there should be less lights in the sleeping cabin.

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

Stewart H

AVOID The Operator was late One of the staff members was super rude to everyone on board, shouting at us as if we were inconveniencing him by asking questions. He didn't tell me what seat I was meant to be in and when I found him and asked he looked at me as if I was a complete idiot and then proceeded to get on the bus and punched the seat I was put on. There was also another couple on our trip that had 2 big rucksacks and 2 small bags which is what is in the luggage allowance, and shouted at them to put their small bags in the luggage storage, when they asked why he just kept shouting "NO" and not giving any reason. During the trip I texted the hotline on 2 separate occasions, one was to see where the bus was as it was half hour late, the other was to ask if/when we would be having a stop. I still have not received a reply and I've been of the bus for over 12 hours. There was also another staff member that seemed like he didn't know how to react to the very rude guy. But didn't do anything about this.

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Apr 11, 2026

Noah B

You can’t really export more of it. No complains

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

Katherine C

The seats were not comfortable, no plug to charge the phones, no meals and the bus broke down and we were changed after 3h to another one that was even worse

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Mar 31, 2026

Katharina

Left on time and arrived early. Comfy seats with free water and snack

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP Bus, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Mar 28, 2026

Beate

Loved the way to travel. Sleeper compartment offers more space than Airline business class 😉 Linnen was clean and blanket sufficient. Bring ear plugs and a sleeping mask. Food in the Restaurant was nice- a bit pricier of cause but what do you expect?

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Train #52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Mar 27, 2026

Tine F

On time, comfortable bus, food voucher included. Minus that we got woken up at 2am for the food, would be nice to know in advance so we could decide for ourselves if we wanted to get out to eat

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Super VIP, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Mar 25, 2026

Alicia M

good driving. friendly assistant. thanks for snacks

Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Mar 23, 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 519.79. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.55.

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 8.55 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 519.79.

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

Train tickets - USD 8.55 to USD 59.55;
Bus tickets - USD 20.02 to USD 31.25;
Plane tickets - USD 33.99 to USD 114.11;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 248.98 to USD 519.79.

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 33.99.

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 248.98.

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