Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

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Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai Schedule

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Smart En Plus VIP Van 9pax Any time฿ 13,310
Bangkok Busline Express 06:00 - 16:30฿ 664
Thai Railways Class II AC 08:30 - 19:30฿ 941
Nakhonchai Air First Class 10:50 - 20:03฿ 974
Bangkok Busline Express 12:30 - 22:00฿ 664
Thai Railway Class II Fan 14:32 - 04:05฿ 461
Bangkok Busline VIP 16:00 - 01:30฿ 763
Sombat Tour VIP 20 19:20 - 05:00฿ 1,016
Nakhonchai Air First Class 20:16 - 05:46฿ 974
Thai Railway Class III Fan 22:30 - 12:10฿ 325

Transportation from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure2:15 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day80
Distance680 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsiana Airlines, Bangkok Air, Bangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, 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 Smile, Thai Vietjet, Thailand Limo by Datum, Transport Co

Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

АБ
Whatever the benefits of the trip, the smell of urine from the toilet throughout the cabin outweighs them.
Bus Express, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Mar 27, 2024
QN
Not TOP but exceeds expectations. Really cheap
Train #51 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Mar 22, 2024
LM
In general it was a great experience and the chairs was very comfortable. The only things that bothered me was the loud sounds from the engine of the bus and the little televisions on the chairs did not work. Otherwise I would really recommend this bus to others!
Bus First Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Mar 22, 2024
TL
Really a good trip! Comfortable bus and the 10 hours didn’t feel like it so worth it.
Bus First Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Mar 17, 2024
HG
cold in bus and bus always stop many station so you can't have a good rest
Bus Express, Sritawong Tour (Sritawong Tour), Mar 16, 2024
AK
We travelled in a comfortable bus and were served a packed lunch, a snack and drinks. Very good value for money
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Bus First Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Mar 15, 2024
LD
An original experience! Don't forget to bring eye shades, as the lights are always on at night. The bunks are less suitable for people over 1m80.
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Train #13 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Mar 8, 2024
AG
The bus ride was really good! We left on time, just about 5 minutes later, but it was okay. The bus was nice, each seat had water, snacks, and a blanket. We even had our own screen to watch movies. Most of the movies were in Thai, but that was fine. The funny part was the toilets, they were tiny! If you're big, it might be a problem. And there was a hole beside the toilet where people passing by could see you! But when you gotta go, you gotta go, haha! We were happy that halfway through, we stopped for dinner, which was included in the ticket. The food was good, and the toilets were clean. You could also buy snacks. The drive was supposed to be 10 hours, but we ended up arriving quite late, around 11 hours and 30 minutes. Overall, it was a good service, and we were glad we tried these buses.
Bus VIP, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Mar 1, 2024
RA
I was very impressed with the high level of service. Food and the views were excellent. Thanks.
Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Mar 1, 2024
SA
The journey on the night train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai far exceeded my expectations. Well organized from start to finish, top hygiene. The staff were very friendly and competent.
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Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Feb 29, 2024
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How to get from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 480.10 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.63.

How long does it take to get from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Hua Lamphong and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hua Lamphong and Chiang Mai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 15m to reach Chiang Mai.

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

Travelling between Hua Lamphong and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 7.63 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 480.10 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) 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 Hua Lamphong and Chiang Mai ?

  • 40 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 06:00 Mochit until 22:35 Mochit
  • 24 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 09:05 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 22:47 Don Mueang
  • 16 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai starting from 00:00 Bangkok Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Transfer

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

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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 23.94.

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 Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Air (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)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 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 Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Budsarakham Tour (บุษราคัมทัวร์), Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), 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 Bangkok and Chiang Mai

12Go Transfer, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, MCC VAN (เอ็มซีซี แวน), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส), Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)

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 Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai?

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

  • 45% took a train
  • 33% chosen taxi+Train
  • 17% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly
  • 1% Other