Chiang Mai to Sungai Kolok 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 1,327 THB SP10 + RP171 · 39h 50m Fastest 39h 50m SP10 + RP171 · 39h 50m · from 1,327 THB Sleep on the train 1,934 THB SP10 + RP171 · 39h 50m · berth fare

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP10 18:20	Bangkok wait 8h 40m	RP171 15:10	39h 50m	1,327 THB	1,934 THB
SP10 18:20	Bangkok wait 9h 40m	SP37 16:10	40h 15m	1,407 THB	2,014 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.

39h 50mfrom 1,327 THBCheapestFastestSleep on the train

SP10Special Express1st train18:20Chiang Mai12h 10movernight06:30⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from1,038฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

18:20Chiang Mai
Train SP10 · Special Express
12h 10m on board
06:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest1,038฿1st class berth · A/C1,646฿

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Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP171Rapid2nd train15:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)19hovernight10:10⁺¹Sungai Kolokfrom289฿3rd class seatBook

15:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP171 · Rapid
19h on board
10:10Sungai Kolok

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest289฿2nd class seat526฿2nd class berth · A/C896฿

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Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

40h 15mfrom 1,407 THB

SP10Special Express1st train18:20Chiang Mai12h 10movernight06:30⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from1,038฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

18:20Chiang Mai
Train SP10 · Special Express
12h 10m on board
06:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest1,038฿1st class berth · A/C1,646฿

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Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 9h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP37Special Express2nd train16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)18h 25movernight10:35⁺¹Sungai Kolokfrom369฿3rd class seatBook

16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP37 · Special Express
18h 25m on board
10:35Sungai Kolok

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest369฿2nd class seat606฿2nd class berth · A/C976฿1st class berth · A/C1,749฿

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Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

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.

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Chiang Mai to Sungai Kolok?

No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

What is the fastest way from Chiang Mai to Sungai Kolok by train?

Take SP10 at 18:20, change in Bangkok and continue on RP171. The whole trip takes about 39h 50m, including 8h 40m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Chiang Mai to Sungai Kolok?

From about 1,327 THB per adult in total, on SP10 and RP171 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.