Chiang Mai to Trang 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 802 THB SP8 + RP167 · 27h 30m Fastest 25h SP8 + EX83 · 25h · from 842 THB Sleep on the train 1,428 THB SP8 + EX83 · 25h · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 2h 30m 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 1h 10m	EX83 18:50	25h	842 THB	1,428 THB
SP8 07:30	Bangkok wait 2h 50m	RP167 20:30	27h 30m	802 THB	1,348 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.

25hfrom 842 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

SP8Special Express1st train07:30Chiang Mai10h 10mdirect17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from558฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

07:30Chiang Mai
Train SP8 · Special Express
10h 10m on board
17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C558฿

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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 1h 10m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX83Express2nd train18:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)13h 40movernight08:30⁺¹Trangfrom284฿3rd class seatBook

18:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX83 · Express
13h 40m on board
08:30Trang

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest284฿2nd class seat460฿2nd class berth · A/C870฿1st class berth · A/C1,476฿

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27h 30mfrom 802 THBCheapest

SP8Special Express1st train07:30Chiang Mai10h 10mdirect17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from558฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

07:30Chiang Mai
Train SP8 · Special Express
10h 10m on board
17:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C558฿

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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 2h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP167Rapid2nd train20:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 30movernight11:00⁺¹Trangfrom244฿3rd class seatBook

20:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP167 · Rapid
14h 30m on board
11:00Trang

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest244฿2nd class seat420฿2nd class berth · A/C790฿

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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 Trang?

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

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

Take SP8 at 07:30, change in Bangkok and continue on EX83. The whole trip takes about 25h, including 1h 10m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Chiang Mai to Trang?

From about 802 THB per adult in total, on SP8 and RP167 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.