17h 49mFastestShort change: trains can be late
Chiang Mai to Surin by train
There is no direct train. You change trains once in Ayutthaya</strong> or <strong>Rangsit</strong> or <strong>Bangkok</strong> or <strong>Phachi and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.
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| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP10 18:20 | Ayutthaya wait 1h 33m |
SP21 06:58 | 17h 49m | at booking | – |
| SP14 17:05 | Rangsit wait 1h 07m |
SP21 06:36 | 19h 04m | at booking | – |
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 2h |
RP139 19:40 | 19h 45m | 740 THB | 1,185 THB |
| SP8 07:30 | Ayutthaya wait 3h 56m |
RP139 20:46 | 19h 45m | at booking | – |
| SP8 07:30 | Rangsit wait 2h 49m |
RP139 20:06 | 19h 45m | at booking | – |
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 3h 25m |
SP23 21:05 | 20h 17m | 1,455 THB | 1,455 THB |
| SP8 07:30 | Rangsit wait 4h 13m |
SP23 21:30 | 20h 17m | at booking | – |
| SP8 07:30 | Ayutthaya wait 5h 11m |
SP23 22:01 | 20h 17m | at booking | – |
| EX52 15:30 | Bangkok wait 1h |
SP21 06:10 | 20h 39m | 677 THB | 1,205 THB |
| SP10 18:20 | Ayutthaya wait 3h 02m |
RP135 08:27 | 20h 47m | at booking | – |
| RP102 06:25 | Phachi wait 2h 30m |
RP139 21:07 | 20h 50m | at booking | – |
| SP14 17:05 | Bangkok wait 1h 15m |
RP135 07:10 | 22h 02m | 492 THB | 1,020 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.
19h 04mShort change: trains can be late
19h 45mfrom 740 THBSleep on the train
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Book SP8Day 1 07:30 Chiang Mai → Day 1 17:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)SP8 · Special Express · 10h 10m · from 558 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book RP139Day 1 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 03:15 SurinRP139 · Rapid · 7h 35m · 🌙 overnight · from 182 THB · berth 627 THB
19h 45m
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Book SP8Day 1 07:30 Chiang Mai → Day 1 16:50 AyutthayaSP8 · Special Express · 9h 20m
- ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 3h 56m at Ayutthaya
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Book RP139Day 1 20:46 Ayutthaya → Day 2 03:15 SurinRP139 · Rapid · 6h 29m · 🌙 overnight
19h 45m
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Book SP8Day 1 07:30 Chiang Mai → Day 1 17:17 RangsitSP8 · Special Express · 9h 47m
- ⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 2h 49m at Rangsit
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Book RP139Day 1 20:06 Rangsit → Day 2 03:15 SurinRP139 · Rapid · 7h 09m · 🌙 overnight
20h 17mfrom 1,455 THB
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Book SP8Day 1 07:30 Chiang Mai → Day 1 17:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)SP8 · Special Express · 10h 10m · from 558 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book SP23Day 1 21:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 03:47 SurinSP23 · Special Express · 6h 42m · 🌙 overnight · from 897 THB · berth 897 THB
20h 17m
20h 17m
20h 39mfrom 677 THBShort change: trains can be late
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Book EX52Day 1 15:30 Chiang Mai → Day 2 05:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)EX52 · Express · 13h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 270 THB · berth 798 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book SP21Day 2 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 12:09 SurinSP21 · Special Express · 5h 59m · from 407 THB
20h 47m
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Book SP10Day 1 18:20 Chiang Mai → Day 2 05:25 AyutthayaSP10 · Special Express · 11h 05m · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 3h 02m at Ayutthaya
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Book RP135Day 2 08:27 Ayutthaya → Day 2 15:07 SurinRP135 · Rapid · 6h 40m
20h 50m
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Book RP102Day 1 06:25 Chiang Mai → Day 1 18:37 PhachiRP102 · Rapid · 12h 12m
- ⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 2h 30m at Phachi
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Book RP139Day 1 21:07 Phachi → Day 2 03:15 SurinRP139 · Rapid · 6h 08m · 🌙 overnight
22h 02mfrom 492 THBCheapestShort change: trains can be late
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Book SP14Day 1 17:05 Chiang Mai → Day 2 05:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)SP14 · Special Express · 12h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 310 THB · berth 838 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book RP135Day 2 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 15:07 SurinRP135 · Rapid · 7h 57m · from 182 THB
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.
See also: night trains · return: Surin to Chiang Mai · all connections
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Chiang Mai to Surin?
No. You change trains once, in Ayutthaya or Rangsit or Bangkok or Phachi, and book each train as a separate ticket.
What is the fastest way from Chiang Mai to Surin by train?
Take SP10 at 18:20, change in Ayutthaya and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 17h 49m, including 1h 33m to change trains.
What is the cheapest train from Chiang Mai to Surin?
From about 492 THB per adult in total, on SP14 and RP135 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.