There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 4 good connections.
| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 3h 15m |
RP109 14:15 | 33h 40m | 488 THB | 1,581 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 7h 40m |
SP9 18:40 | 36h 55m | 1,296 THB | 1,861 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 9h 05m |
SP13 20:05 | 38h 25m | 568 THB | 1,661 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 11h 30m |
EX51 22:30 | 41h 20m | 528 THB | 1,621 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.
See also: night trains · return: Chiang Mai to Hat Yai · all connections
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
Take RP170 at 18:20, change in Bangkok and continue on RP109. The whole trip takes about 33h 40m, including 3h 15m to change trains.
From about 488 THB per adult in total, on RP170 and RP109 in the cheapest available class.
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.