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How to get fromChiang Mai to Cha-amby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Hua Hin Airport, line 170 train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)plane plane CNX - HHQ
    2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Ban Chaamtrain train
    2h 48m
    ฿1,763–5,606

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 167 / ...
    17h 36m
    ฿262–1,762

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Bangkok Transferbus bus Chiang Mai Town Transfer - Bangkok Transfer
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    13h 23m
    ฿15,597–15,604

  4. Drive  846.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Cha-amcar car 846.2 km
    10h 46m
    ฿3,867–5,585

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    5h 57m
    ฿1,294–5,171

  6. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    6h 23m
    ฿1,376–5,726

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    14h 32m
    ฿1,837–2,651

Chiang Mai to Cha-am by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration17h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Cha-am via Bangkok Transfer, Opposite Wat Khae Nang Loeng, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 17h 36m.

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