Sungai Kolok to Chiang Mai by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 4 good connections.

Cheapest 599 THB SP38 + RP109 · 37h 45m Fastest 37h 45m SP38 + RP109 · 37h 45m · from 599 THB Sleep on the train 1,734 THB SP38 + RP109 · 37h 45m · berth fare

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 5h 10m	RP109 14:15	37h 45m	599 THB	1,734 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 9h 35m	SP9 18:40	41h	1,407 THB	2,014 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 11h	SP13 20:05	42h 30m	679 THB	1,814 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 13h 25m	EX51 22:30	45h 25m	639 THB	1,774 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.

37h 45mfrom 599 THBCheapestFastestSleep on the train

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 5h 10m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP109Rapid2nd train14:15Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)13h 45movernight04:00⁺¹Chiang Maifrom230฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP109 · Rapid
13h 45m on board
04:00Chiang Mai

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest230฿2nd class seat388฿2nd class berth · A/C758฿

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

41hfrom 1,407 THB

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP9Special Express2nd train18:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)12h 35movernight07:15⁺¹Chiang Maifrom1,038฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

18:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP9 · Special Express
12h 35m on board
07:15Chiang Mai

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

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

42h 30mfrom 679 THB

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 11h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP13Special Express2nd train20:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)12h 40movernight08:45⁺¹Chiang Maifrom310฿3rd class seatBook

20:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP13 · Special Express
12h 40m on board
08:45Chiang Mai

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest310฿2nd class seat468฿2nd class berth · A/C838฿1st class berth · A/C1,446฿

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

45h 25mfrom 639 THB

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 13h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX51Express2nd train22:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)13h 10movernight11:40⁺¹Chiang Maifrom270฿3rd class seatBook

22:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX51 · Express
13h 10m on board
11:40Chiang Mai

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest270฿2nd class seat428฿2nd class berth · A/C798฿

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.

See also: night trains · return: Chiang Mai to Sungai Kolok · all connections

FAQ

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

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

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

Take SP38 at 14:15, change in Bangkok and continue on RP109. The whole trip takes about 37h 45m, including 5h 10m to change trains.

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

From about 599 THB per adult in total, on SP38 and RP109 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.

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