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Train at Chiang Mai train station. - Chiang Mai
Train at Chiang Mai train station.
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Chiang Mai Transportation: Train tips and advice posted by real travelers and Chiang Mai locals.
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  • By i-s-a on November 15, 2005
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    Train is a good way to go from Bangkok to Chiangmai. My mother and I took a Special Express Sleeper Train and it was lots of fun.

    Train cost is 691baht one way for upper deck.
    Fare includes clean sheets/bed cover and a soft nice pillow.
    Ride took 13 hours...a bit slower than bus.

    You may order dinner from the cabin itself...a waitress goes back and forth to get your orders. Don't expect excellent food...at best it is filling ;0).

    If you have the chance, choose the lower deck as the upper deck does not have a window.
    Also, reserve tickets in advance. Same day ticket is also possible (just like what we had) but there's a chance that you cannot choose the seats that you like.

    A good site to check about trains around the world: www.seat61.com

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    Train: Overnight Train to/from Bangkok
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • The train staff ready to go to Bangkok - Chiang Mai
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    The overnight train to/from Bangkok is a great and cheap way to get to Chiang Mai. The cost for a second-class bottom bed aircon is 661 Baht (US$17.00). This is the perfect class on the train, extremely comfortable and not as expensive as first class, and if you ask me its cleaner than first class. The train is extremely clean. The beds appear to not even exist at first but fold into comfortable beds. The mattresses on the trains are better than in most guesthouses! You get a blanket, pillow, sheets, and personal light. On the bottom bed you get the window, so I really recommend getting this bed, aircon or not. This is the best way to get/to Chiang Mai from Bangkok.

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    Train: Catch the nighttrain to Chiang Mai
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  • Updated By AMOQUE on February 19, 2004
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  • Me and my cousin having dinner in the train - Chiang Mai
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    It's very easy to travel from bangkok to Chaing Mai by train.
    It's possible to buy a ticket on Bangkok central trainstation. I recommend to you, to buy it ceveral days before you want to leave. We went by second class sleeper. Very comfortable and cheap. ( Euro: 12,50 1 way).
    If you wish so they can serve you dinner and breakfast in the train. In one car there is a bar, where you can smoke and drink if you want to.
    When you want to sleep they make a bed out of the chairs. You can choose: Upper or lower bed when you buy your ticket. Lower bed is more comfortable as it is a bit bigger and there is a window.
    You also can choose weather you want airco or not.

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  • By SumTingWong on February 15, 2003
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    Chiang Mai can be reached by train from as far as Singapore (2500 Baht or so 2nd class aircon bottom). The train system in Thailand is extremely good and comfortable. If you have the time you can go through Malaysia and Thailand all the way to Chiang Mai! It's a great experience!

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    Train: Overnight Train to/from Bangkok (2)
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai
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    The class prices are as follows, they all change constantly, but are normally around these (in Baht):

    Time 18:00-7:10

    1st class: 1,193
    2nd class aircon bottom: 681
    2nd class aircon top: 611
    2nd class bottom: 561
    2nd class top: 491
    3rd is around 320-480 depending on if there is aircon

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    Train: Take sleeping car to Chiang Mai
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  • By peemapat on December 17, 2004
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  • Train at Chiang Mai train station. - Chiang Mai
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    From Bangkok and other provinces to Chiang Mai, use the service of sleeping cars second class or first class.
    I chose the second class for the price of THB 741 (US$ 19) per trip. The train depart from Hua Lampong at 19:40 and reach Chiang Mai 8:55 in the next day.
    There are few trips to choose, check the schedule at the train station or their website.

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    Train: Sleeper Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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  • By alvinpie on August 1, 2003
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  • Train - Chiang Mai
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    We took the 7:40PM train and arrived around 9AM the next morning. First class ticket cost us a little over $30USD but it also covers one night hotel stay. So it wasn't all that bad.

    The sleeper cart is very comfortable and I had a very good night's sleep.

    The best part of this trip is that when I woke up in the morning, I saw myself surrounded by Northern mountains and green fields.

    Don't forget to bring some snacks and fruits with you and a good company to make this trip even more enjoyable. I know I did.

    The only thing I had problem with was the rest room on the train... It was clean alright, but not all that easy to use when the train keeps swaying from side to side

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    Train: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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  • By cksea on May 11, 2004
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  • The cabin is small, but enough for 2... - Chiang Mai
    The cabin is small, but enough
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    If you want to go to chiang mai by train right after your arrival at the airport. Book the ticket for Don Muang(Don Muang train station is just on the other side of the road from Terminal 1 of BKK intl airport) to Chiang Mai. Don't have to take it from Hualampong main train station.
    Many says that you have to book early for the tickets. But I guess it's not necessary. We took train # 1 on 29 Apr 2004 at 8:27pm. The 2nd class sleepers were almost empty. Have no idea about the first class sleeper but I believe it was not full too.
    Be cautious, the train is so long that you will need a long time to reach the 1st class sleeper. Just jump into the train and cross cabin by cabin. The train will only stop for 1-2 minutes at the station.

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    Train: Train Bangkok - Chiang Mai Thailand
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  • Updated By allthai on August 1, 2005
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  • Early morning view near Chiang Mai from the train - Chiang Mai
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    Many people miss out on a wonderful experience by flying to Chiang Mai from Bangkok. The best choice is the overnight train, which is clean, safe, comfortable and fun. If you are a couple or a family with even numbered members I recommend the 1st class cabin. If you are traveling alone and/or don’t want to share a private cabin then 2nd class is fine.

    The problem with 2nd class is many people share the same restroom. Also it can get noisy if people in the car want to drink and party, which makes it difficult to sleep.

    In 1st class the restrooms are shared by only a few. The porter is always cleaning the restrooms and a small shower is also available. If there are 4 or 6 persons you can open the doors between the cabins.

    The food on the train is OK but a little expensive. A waiter will come by your berth or cabin and take your order and deliver your food. After dinner a waiter will return to collect your dishes and give you a breakfast menu. You then order your breakfast and tell the waiter what time you want to eat in the morning. If you wish you can always eat in the dinning car before 10PM.

    When you are ready to sleep the porter will remove and store your table and make up your beds. This takes much longer in 2nd class than 1st class as there are many more beds to make. After 10 PM the porter locks the carriage doors so you will not be able to go from car to car.

    Trains with 1st class accommodations depart Bangkok at 6 PM and arrive in Chiang Mai around 7 AM. There is another at 8:25 arriving in Chiang Mai around 9AM. I like the later train, as you will be able to view the surrounding mountains and canyons near Chiang Mai at sunrise. The train is very popular so tickets sell out quickly. You can purchase tickets up to 60 days in advance. There are many second-class trains so you have a choice of several departure times.

    Another good thing about the overnight train is it is cheaper than flying and you save money for a nights stay at a hotel.

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    Train: National Railway to Chiang Mai
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  • Get a good night's sleep - Chiang Mai
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    The best way to get to Chiang Mai is to take the train. Hands down. It is cheaper than flying, and offers a great experience that is unrivaled by planes or cars. The train runs several times a day, but the best, in my opinion, is the sleeper car. You board at 6:00pm and head off, sleeping in a berth as you go, arriving in Chiang Mai around 6:00 or 7:00am. It takes care of your travel AND your accommodations for a night. It is comfortable, easy, and an absolutely delightful way to get across the country.

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