What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram is to train via Bangkok which costs ฿250 - ฿1900 and takes 17h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram is to fly and train and line 481 Mini Bus which takes 4h 41m and costs ฿1300 - ฿5500.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Samut Songkhram?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Town Transfer and arriving at Samut Songkhram via After Lan Luang Intersection, United Center Building, After Hua Krabue Intersection and Samut sakhon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Chiang Mai and Samut Songkhram?

No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Maha Chai Station via Wongwian Yai Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Samut Songkhram is 667 km. The road distance is 763.7 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 12h 46m and costs ฿15465 - ฿15475.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram bus from?

Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram bus services, operated by Mekong Transfer, depart from Chiang Mai Town Transfer station.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram train from?

Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.

Train or bus from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram is to bus via Bangkok which takes 12h 46m and costs ฿15465 - ฿15475. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿270 - ฿1900 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram bus services, operated by Mekong Transfer, arrive at Bangkok Transfer station.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram train arrive?

Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Lamphong station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram is 764 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram.

Where can I stay near Samut Songkhram?

There are 154+ hotels available in Samut Songkhram.

Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhram by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train, line 481 Mini Bus
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CNX - DMK
2. Take the train from Talat Phlu to Maha Chai Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Samut sakhon to Samut Songkhrambus
4h 41m
฿1,305–5,287
Train via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52 / ...
17h 28m
฿254–1,816
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Bangkok Transferbus Chiang Mai Town Transfer - Bangkok Transfer
12h 46m
฿15,467–15,474
Train
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphongtrain 10 Chiang Mai - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
15h 43m
฿278–1,815
Drive 763.7 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Samut Songkhramcar 763.7 km
9h 28m
฿3,490–5,040
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, subway, bus, line 481 Mini Bus
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CNX - BKK
2. Take the subway from Mrt Phetchaburi to Mrt Si Lomsubway
3. Take the bus from Bts Saladaeng to After Hua Krabue Intersectionbus
4. Take the bus from After Hua Krabue Intersection to visual stopbus
5. Take the bus from Samut sakhon to Samut Songkhrambus
4h 39m
Fly to Hua Hin Airport, train, line 471 bus
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)plane CNX - HHQ
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Phetchaburitrain
3. Take the train from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburitrain
4. Take the bus from Ratchaburi to Maeklong Bus Terminalbus
6h 5m
฿1,852–6,566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal to Bang Kradibus 4-29E
13h 32m
฿635–5,274

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

224Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

฿1,210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 666.6 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Samut Songkhram, Thailand?

Mekong Transfer operates a bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Bangkok Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿15,400 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿220–900 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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