Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Rangsit</strong> or <strong>Ayutthaya</strong> or <strong>Phachi</strong> or <strong>Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.

Cheapest 497 THB EX76 + EX51 · 26h 58m Fastest 18h 59m RP134 + SP7 · 18h 59m Sleep on the train 1,465 THB SP26 + SP7 · 20h 01m · berth fare
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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
RP134 22:51Rangsit
wait 1h
 SP7 07:5318h 59m at booking –
RP134 22:51Ayutthaya
wait 2h 07m
 SP7 08:2118h 59m at booking –
EX76 08:42Phachi
wait 1h 29m
 RP109 15:3819h 18m at booking –
SP26 21:49Bangkok
wait 2h
 SP7 07:3020h 01m 1,465 THB 1,465 THB
EX76 08:42Bangkok
wait 3h 20m
 SP9 18:4022h 33m 1,265 THB 1,265 THB
EX76 08:42Rangsit
wait 4h 11m
 SP9 19:0622h 33m at booking –
EX76 08:42Ayutthaya
wait 5h 19m
 SP9 19:4322h 33m at booking –
EX76 08:42Bangkok
wait 4h 45m
 SP13 20:0524h 03m 537 THB 1,065 THB
EX76 08:42Ayutthaya
wait 6h 43m
 SP13 21:0724h 03m at booking –
EX76 08:42Rangsit
wait 5h 36m
 SP13 20:3124h 03m at booking –
EX76 08:42Bangkok
wait 7h 10m
 EX51 22:3026h 58m 497 THB 1,025 THB
EX76 08:42Ayutthaya
wait 9h 12m
 EX51 23:3626h 58m at booking –

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.

18h 59mFastestShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 22:51 Khon Kaen → Day 2 06:53 Rangsit
    RP134 · Rapid · 8h 02m · 🌙 overnight
    Book RP134
  2. ⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h at Rangsit
  3. Day 2 07:53 Rangsit → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai
    SP7 · Special Express · 9h 57m
    Book SP7
18h 59m
  1. Day 1 22:51 Khon Kaen → Day 2 06:14 Ayutthaya
    RP134 · Rapid · 7h 23m · 🌙 overnight
    Book RP134
  2. ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 07m at Ayutthaya
  3. Day 2 08:21 Ayutthaya → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai
    SP7 · Special Express · 9h 29m
    Book SP7
19h 18mShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:09 Phachi
    EX76 · Express · 5h 27m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 1h 29m at Phachi
  3. Day 1 15:38 Phachi → Day 2 04:00 Chiang Mai
    RP109 · Rapid · 12h 22m · 🌙 overnight
    Book RP109
20h 01mfrom 1,465 THBSleep on the train
  1. Day 1 21:49 Khon Kaen → Day 2 05:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    SP26 · Special Express · 7h 41m · 🌙 overnight · from 907 THB · berth 907 THB
    Book SP26
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai
    SP7 · Special Express · 10h 20m · from 558 THB
    Book SP7
22h 33mfrom 1,265 THB
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX76 · Express · 6h 38m · from 227 THB
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 18:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 07:15 Chiang Mai
    SP9 · Special Express · 12h 35m · 🌙 overnight · from 1,038 THB · berth 1,038 THB
    Book SP9
22h 33m
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:55 Rangsit
    EX76 · Express · 6h 13m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 4h 11m at Rangsit
  3. Day 1 19:06 Rangsit → Day 2 07:15 Chiang Mai
    SP9 · Special Express · 12h 09m · 🌙 overnight
    Book SP9
22h 33m
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:24 Ayutthaya
    EX76 · Express · 5h 42m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 5h 19m at Ayutthaya
  3. Day 1 19:43 Ayutthaya → Day 2 07:15 Chiang Mai
    SP9 · Special Express · 11h 32m · 🌙 overnight
    Book SP9
24h 03mfrom 537 THB
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX76 · Express · 6h 38m · from 227 THB
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 45m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 20:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 08:45 Chiang Mai
    SP13 · Special Express · 12h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 310 THB · berth 838 THB
    Book SP13
24h 03m
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:24 Ayutthaya
    EX76 · Express · 5h 42m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 6h 43m at Ayutthaya
  3. Day 1 21:07 Ayutthaya → Day 2 08:45 Chiang Mai
    SP13 · Special Express · 11h 38m · 🌙 overnight
    Book SP13
24h 03m
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:55 Rangsit
    EX76 · Express · 6h 13m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 5h 36m at Rangsit
  3. Day 1 20:31 Rangsit → Day 2 08:45 Chiang Mai
    SP13 · Special Express · 12h 14m · 🌙 overnight
    Book SP13
26h 58mfrom 497 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX76 · Express · 6h 38m · from 227 THB
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 7h 10m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 22:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 11:40 Chiang Mai
    EX51 · Express · 13h 10m · 🌙 overnight · from 270 THB · berth 798 THB
    Book EX51
26h 58m
  1. Day 1 08:42 Khon Kaen → Day 1 14:24 Ayutthaya
    EX76 · Express · 5h 42m
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 9h 12m at Ayutthaya
  3. Day 1 23:36 Ayutthaya → Day 2 11:40 Chiang Mai
    EX51 · Express · 12h 04m · 🌙 overnight
    Book EX51

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See also: night trains · return: Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai?

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

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

Take RP134 at 22:51, change in Rangsit and continue on SP7. The whole trip takes about 18h 59m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai?

From about 497 THB per adult in total, on EX76 and EX51 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.

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