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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP38 14:15 | Bangkok wait 5h 10m |
RP109 14:15 | 37h 45m | 599 THB | 1,774 THB |
| SP38 14:15 | Bangkok wait 9h 35m |
SP9 18:40 | 41h | 1,407 THB | 2,054 THB |
| SP38 14:15 | Bangkok wait 11h |
SP13 20:05 | 42h 30m | 679 THB | 1,854 THB |
| SP38 14:15 | Bangkok wait 13h 25m |
EX51 22:30 | 45h 25m | 639 THB | 1,814 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 Sungai Kolok · all connections
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
Take SP38 at 14:15, change in Bangkok and continue on RP109. The whole trip takes about 37h 45m, including 5h 10m to change trains.
From about 599 THB per adult in total, on SP38 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.