Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan

Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan

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Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan Schedule

Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kim Transfers Thailand Van 9pax Any time฿ 14,025
Cherdchai Tour Express 07:30 - 18:00฿ 659
Sritawong Tour VIP Plus 09:00 - 20:00฿ 892
Bangkok Air Economy 11:30 - 23:00฿ 13,540
Bangkok Air Economy 12:30 - 19:05฿ 12,000
Bangkok Air Economy 14:45 - 21:10฿ 10,480
Thai Airways Economy #TG16516:15 - 17:35฿ 6,685
Sritawong Tour Express 19:30 - 06:30฿ 654
Sombat Tour Express 44 20:10 - 06:10฿ 762
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD410922:20 - 23:35฿ 1,977

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day113
Distance750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Glassflower, Jed Yord, Kim Transfers Thailand, Nakhonchai Air, Sombat Tour, Sritawong Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

How to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 649.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.56.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Samut Prakan.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan?

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan can be as cheap as USD 7.56 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 649.03 if you buy a Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan ?

  • 33 from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan starting from 07:30 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 21:30 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
  • 21 from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan starting from 06:30 Chiang Mai Airport until 22:25 Chiang Mai Airport
  • 13 from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan starting from 06:30 Chiang Mai until 18:00 Chiang Mai
  • 46 from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan starting from 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 33.74.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan

Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Budsarakham Tour (บุษราคัมทัวร์), Cherdchai Tour, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Sritawong Tour, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan

BangkokTaxi24, Glassflower, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 51% took a train
  • 48% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other