Chiang Mai to Pattaya by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 1 good connection.

Cheapest 728 THB SP8 + RP887 · 25h 43m Fastest 25h 43m SP8 + RP887 · 25h 43m · from 728 THB

Day you leave Chiang MaiThe second train's date is set for you.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP8 07:30	Bangkok wait 13h 05m	RP887 06:45	25h 43m	728 THB	–

Fares are per adult for the cheapest class we know on each train. "With berths" uses a sleeper berth on the overnight train(s). Live fares show when you book.

25h 43mfrom 728 THBCheapestFastest

Day 1 07:30 Chiang Mai → Day 1 17:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP8 · Special Express · 10h 10m · from 558 THB

Book SP8
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 13h 05m, from Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) to Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 06:45 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Day 2 09:13 Pattaya

RP887 · Rapid · 2h 28m · from 170 THB

Book RP887

Good to know

Each train is a separate ticket. Book the first train, then the second train for the day it leaves.
Leave at least 2–3 hours to change trains. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, often run late, and a missed connection is not refunded.
Most long-distance trains in Bangkok use Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, so you usually change in the same building.
Times and fares come from our timetable and can change. The booking page shows the live times, seats and fares.

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?

No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

What is the fastest way from Chiang Mai to Pattaya by train?

Take SP8 at 07:30, change in Bangkok and continue on RP887. The whole trip takes about 25h 43m, including 13h 05m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?

From about 728 THB per adult in total, on SP8 and RP887 in the cheapest available class.

How much time should I leave to change trains?

At least one hour at the same station. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, are often late, so a wait of 2–3 hours is safer. If you change between Hua Lamphong and Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok, allow extra time to cross the city.