26h 25mfrom 840 THBFastestSleep on the train
SP8Special Express1st train07:30Chiang Mai10h 10mdirect17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from558฿2nd class seat · A/CBook
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 10m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Chiang Mai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by train
There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 2 good connections.
Cheapest
800 THB
SP8 + RP173 · 26h 50m
Fastest
26h 25m
SP8 + EX85 · 26h 25m · from 840 THB
Sleep on the train
1,423 THB
SP8 + EX85 · 26h 25m · berth fare
⚖️ The fastest connection saves 0h 25m but costs 40 THB more than the cheapest one.
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| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 2h 10m |
EX85 19:50 | 26h 25m | 840 THB | 1,423 THB |
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 2h 30m |
RP173 20:10 | 26h 50m | 800 THB | 1,343 THB |
Fares are per adult for the cheapest class we know on each train. "With berths" uses a sleeper berth on the overnight train(s). Live fares show when you book.
26h 50mfrom 800 THBCheapest
SP8Special Express1st train07:30Chiang Mai10h 10mdirect17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from558฿2nd class seat · A/CBook
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 30m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
RP173Rapid2nd train20:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 10movernight10:20 +1Nakhon Si Thammaratfrom242฿3rd class seatBook
Good to know
- Each train is a separate ticket. Book the first train, then the second train for the day it leaves.
- Leave at least 2–3 hours to change trains. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, often run late, and a missed connection is not refunded.
- Most long-distance trains in Bangkok use Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, so you usually change in the same building.
- Times and fares come from our timetable and can change. The booking page shows the live times, seats and fares.
See also: night trains · return: Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Mai · all connections
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Si Thammarat?
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
What is the fastest way from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by train?
Take SP8 at 07:30, change in Bangkok and continue on EX85. The whole trip takes about 26h 25m, including 2h 10m to change trains.
What is the cheapest train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Si Thammarat?
From about 800 THB per adult in total, on SP8 and RP173 in the cheapest available class.
How much time should I leave to change trains?
At least one hour at the same station. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, are often late, so a wait of 2–3 hours is safer. If you change between Hua Lamphong and Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok, allow extra time to cross the city.