Pattaya to Chiang Mai by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 2 good connections.

Cheapest 440 THB RP888 + EX51 · 19h 14m Fastest 19h 14m RP888 + EX51 · 19h 14m · from 440 THB Sleep on the train 968 THB RP888 + EX51 · 19h 14m · berth fare

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

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP888 16:26	Bangkok wait 3h 35m	EX51 22:30	19h 14m	440 THB	968 THB
RP888 16:26	Bangkok wait 12h 35m	SP7 07:30	25h 24m	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.

19h 14mfrom 440 THBCheapestFastestSleep on the train

Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB

Book RP888
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h 35m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
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

25h 24mfrom 728 THB

Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB

Book RP888
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h 35m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai

SP7 · Special Express · 10h 20m · from 558 THB

Book SP7

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 Pattaya to Chiang Mai?

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

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

Take RP888 at 16:26, change in Bangkok and continue on EX51. The whole trip takes about 19h 14m, including 3h 35m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Pattaya to Chiang Mai?

From about 440 THB per adult in total, on RP888 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.