Chiang Mai is one of the most famous destinations of Thailand located in the Northern about 700 KM from Bangkok. Trvelling time to Chiang Mai is about 1 Hour by Airplane and 15 hours by over night train. The best time to visit is in the winter season which is beginning from December – January of the year when it is the most cool and enjoyable to getting around and sees some nice beautiful places culture and tradition of this old city. Travelling to Chiang Mai by taking a train is cheaper and affordable for tourist both national and international. Not only for the safety, convenience, economizes but also for the flexibility to meet the passenger’s need.
There are 3 types of the train services for passenger to go to Chiang Mai as follows and be noted that the ticket fares have shown in Thai currency Baht (BHT). The exchange rate is about 31 BHT per 1USD and about 43 BHT per 1EURO.
The first options is by taking a Rapid train from BKK – Chiang Mai
The rapid train to Chiang Mai is the cheapest one. There is no class 1, only class 2 and 3 available. Below is some crucial information to consider and take a decision.
Options
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Class 2 (Fan/Sleeper)
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Class 2 (Fan/Seated)
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Class 3 (Seated)
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Remark
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Fare
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Lower Berth = 541/Upper Berth = 491
|
391
|
231
| |
Advance booked
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Approx.
Traveling Time
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15 Hrs
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15Hrs
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15Hrs
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Guarantee Seat
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Convenient and Privacy
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Good
|
Good
|
Fair
|
The second options is by taking an Express train from BKK – Chiang Mai
The Express train to Chiang Mai is a bit more expensive than the rapid train. There is no class 1 offer, only class 2 and 3 available. Below is some crucial information to consider and take a decision.
Options
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Class 2 (AC/Sleeper)
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Class 2 (Fan/Sleeper)
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Class 2 (Fan/Seated)
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Class 3 (Seated)
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Remark
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Fare
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Lower Berth = 821/Upper Berth = 751
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Lower Berth = 581/Upper Berth = 531
|
431
|
271
| |
Advance booked
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Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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No
| |
Approx.
Traveling Time
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15 Hrs
|
15 Hrs
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15 Hrs
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15 Hrs
| |
Convenient and Privacy
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Good
|
Good
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Good
|
Fair
|
The third options is by taking an Special Express train from BKK – Chiang Mai
The Special Express train to Chiang Mai is the most expensive one, however this is the most convenient and privacy one. There is no class 3, only class 1 and 2 available. Below is some crucial information to consider and take a decision.
Taking Special express train from BKK – Chiang Mai
Options
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Class 1 (AC/Sleeper)
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Class 2 (AC/Sleeper)
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Remark
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Fare
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Lower Berth = 1953/Upper Berth = 953
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Lower Berth = 881/Upper Berth = 791
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Advance booked
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Yes
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Yes
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Approx.
Traveling Time
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12 Hrs
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12 Hrs
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Convenient and Privacy
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Best
|
Good
|
NB: To make sure the seat available on travelling day at least 1 week for Class 1 and class 2 advance booking is required. For more information please call State Railway of Thailand Hotline number 1690 (24Hrs)
Credit : Website: http://www.railway.co.th/NewSite/
Taking class 1 and class 2 are guaranteeing the seat for the passengers.
For class3 there is no guarantee for the seat and possibility of standing.
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