What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand is to train which costs ฿550 - ฿1300 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ฿1700 - ฿3800.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Northern Thailand?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Northern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Mae Jo via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Northern Thailand?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Northern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Chiang Mai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

The distance between Bangkok and Northern Thailand is 615 km. The road distance is 708.5 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Northern Thailand without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs ฿550 - ฿1300.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Northern Thailand bus from?

Bangkok to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Northern Thailand train from?

Bangkok to Northern Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ฿1700 - ฿3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿550 - ฿1300 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs ฿800 - ฿1500 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Bangkok to Northern Thailand bus arrive?

Bangkok to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bangkok to Northern Thailand train arrive?

Bangkok to Northern Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Northern Thailand?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Northern Thailand is 708 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Bangkok to Northern Thailand.

Where can I stay near Northern Thailand?

There are 3364+ hotels available in Northern Thailand.

Bangkok to Northern Thailand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Northern Thailand by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
3h 3m
฿1,763–3,786
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
10h 52m
฿557–1,292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
11h 37m
฿823–1,505
Drive 708.5 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Northern Thailandcar 708.5 km
9h 7m
฿2,645–3,821
Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
3h 31m
฿1,780–4,360
Bus via Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
12h 7m
฿1,312–3,925

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

213Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

฿1,272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.8 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Northern Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) hourly. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿190–900 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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