Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Fly if the day matters. Take SRT trains 9 and 10 if you want the overnight ride from Krung Thep Aphiwat.
FlightAbout 70 minutes, BKK or DMK to CNX
TrainSRT 9/10 sleeper, about 12 hours
Who should trainAnyone who wants the ride, not a 6:00 meeting
This is the usual Bangkok-to-north choice: a short flight or the useful Thai sleeper. The return is the same mix. Train 10 is the southbound sleeper. Confirm today's numbers on SRT the week you ride.
Ways to go
| Mode | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 70 minutes | Plus airport time at both ends. Book BKK-CNX or DMK-CNX. |
| SRT 9 / 10 | About 12 hours | Departs Krung Thep Aphiwat. Book a sleeper berth. |
| Day train | About 12 hours | Seats, not berths. Fine if you like rice fields more than sleep. |
| Bus | 9-11 hours | Works. The sleeper train is the better overnight. |
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Common questions
- Which Bangkok station?
- Krung Thep Aphiwat for trains 9 and 10. Do not go to Hua Lamphong for this sleeper.
- BKK or DMK to CNX?
- Both fly it. Match the airport you already use. A cross-town airport change can erase the flight's advantage.