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| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
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| EX86 19:31 | Bangkok wait 1h 20m |
SP7 07:30 | 22h 19m |
814 THB |
1,362 THB |
| SP40 09:00 | Bangkok wait 2h |
SP13 20:05 | 23h 45m |
834 THB |
1,362 THB |
| SP40 09:00 | Bangkok wait 4h 25m |
EX51 22:30 | 26h 40m |
794 THB |
1,322 THB |
| RP170 23:28 | Bangkok wait 3h 22m |
RP109 14:15 | 28h 32m |
446 THB |
1,482 THB |
| RP170 23:28 | Bangkok wait 7h 47m |
SP9 18:40 | 31h 47m |
1,254 THB |
1,762 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.
22h 19mfrom 814 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
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Day 1 19:31 Surat Thani → Day 2 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
EX86 · Express · 10h 39m · 🌙 overnight · from
256 THB · berth 804 THB
Book EX86
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Day 2 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai
SP7 · Special Express · 10h 20m · from
558 THB
Book SP7
23h 45mfrom 834 THB
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Day 1 09:00 Surat Thani → Day 1 18:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
SP40 · Special Express · 9h 05m · from
524 THB
Book SP40
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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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
26h 40mfrom 794 THB
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Day 1 09:00 Surat Thani → Day 1 18:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
SP40 · Special Express · 9h 05m · from
524 THB
Book SP40
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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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
28h 32mfrom 446 THBCheapest
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Day 1 23:28 Surat Thani → Day 2 10:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
RP170 · Rapid · 11h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from
216 THB · berth 724 THB
Book RP170
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h 22m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Day 2 14:15 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 04:00 Chiang Mai
RP109 · Rapid · 13h 45m · 🌙 overnight · from
230 THB · berth 758 THB
Book RP109
31h 47mfrom 1,254 THB
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Day 1 23:28 Surat Thani → Day 2 10:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
RP170 · Rapid · 11h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from
216 THB · berth 724 THB
Book RP170
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 7h 47m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Day 2 18:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 07:15 Chiang Mai
SP9 · Special Express · 12h 35m · 🌙 overnight · from
1,038 THB · berth 1,038 THB
Book SP9
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Surat Thani to Chiang Mai?
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
What is the fastest way from Surat Thani to Chiang Mai by train?
Take EX86 at 19:31, change in Bangkok and continue on SP7. The whole trip takes about 22h 19m, including 1h 20m to change trains.
What is the cheapest train from Surat Thani to Chiang Mai?
From about 446 THB per adult in total, on RP170 and RP109 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.
