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How to get fromCha-am to Chiang Maiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Hua Hin Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Hua Hintrain train
    2. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HHQ - CNX
    2h 42m
    ฿1,739–5,722

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 170
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    14h 32m
    ฿279–1,369

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    14h 33m
    ฿1,801–2,699

  4. Drive  845.6 km

    1. Drive from Cha-am to Chiang Maicar car 845.6 km
    10h 42m
    ฿3,239–4,679

  5. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    5h 51m
    ฿1,289–4,669

  6. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    6h 38m
    ฿1,344–5,349

  7. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Chiang Mai Arcade 2bus bus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Chiang Mai Arcade 2 / ...
    16h 7m
    ฿997–1,803

Cha-am to Chiang Mai by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a train from Ban Chaam to Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai twice daily. Tickets cost ฿937–1,647 and the journey takes 13h.

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