Surin to Chiang Mai by train

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

Cheapest 492 THB RP136 + SP13 · 22h 46m Fastest 18h 54m RP140 + SP7 · 18h 54m Sleep on the train 1,455 THB SP24 + SP7 · 20h 12m · berth fare

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

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP140 22:56	Rangsit wait 1h 30m	SP7 07:53	18h 54m	at booking	–
RP140 22:56	Ayutthaya wait 2h 45m	SP7 08:21	18h 54m	at booking	–
SP22 16:41	Rangsit wait 1h 07m	EX51 22:58	18h 59m	at booking	–
SP22 16:41	Ayutthaya wait 2h 14m	EX51 23:36	18h 59m	at booking	–
EX72 08:14	Phachi wait 1h 56m	RP109 15:38	19h 46m	at booking	–
EX72 08:14	Ayutthaya wait 1h 21m	RP109 15:18	19h 46m	at booking	–
SP24 21:38	Bangkok wait 2h 40m	SP7 07:30	20h 12m	1,455 THB	1,455 THB
RP136 09:59	Ayutthaya wait 2h 48m	SP9 19:43	21h 16m	at booking	–
RP136 09:59	Rangsit wait 1h 33m	SP9 19:06	21h 16m	at booking	–
RP136 09:59	Bangkok wait 2h 05m	SP13 20:05	22h 46m	492 THB	1,020 THB
RP136 09:59	Ayutthaya wait 4h 12m	SP13 21:07	22h 46m	at booking	–
RP136 09:59	Rangsit wait 2h 58m	SP13 20:31	22h 46m	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 54mFastestShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 22:56 Surin → Day 2 06:23 Rangsit

RP140 · Rapid · 7h 27m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h 30m at Rangsit
Day 2 07:53 Rangsit → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai

SP7 · Special Express · 9h 57m

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18h 54m

Day 1 22:56 Surin → Day 2 05:36 Ayutthaya

RP140 · Rapid · 6h 40m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 45m at Ayutthaya
Day 2 08:21 Ayutthaya → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai

SP7 · Special Express · 9h 29m

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18h 59mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 16:41 Surin → Day 1 21:51 Rangsit

SP22 · Special Express · 5h 10m

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h 07m at Rangsit
Day 1 22:58 Rangsit → Day 2 11:40 Chiang Mai

EX51 · Express · 12h 42m · 🌙 overnight

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18h 59m

Day 1 16:41 Surin → Day 1 21:22 Ayutthaya

SP22 · Special Express · 4h 41m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 14m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 23:36 Ayutthaya → Day 2 11:40 Chiang Mai

EX51 · Express · 12h 04m · 🌙 overnight

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19h 46mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 13:42 Phachi

EX72 · Express · 5h 28m

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⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 1h 56m at Phachi
Day 1 15:38 Phachi → Day 2 04:00 Chiang Mai

RP109 · Rapid · 12h 22m · 🌙 overnight

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19h 46mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 13:57 Ayutthaya

EX72 · Express · 5h 43m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 1h 21m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 15:18 Ayutthaya → Day 2 04:00 Chiang Mai

RP109 · Rapid · 12h 42m · 🌙 overnight

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20h 12mfrom 1,455 THBSleep on the train

Day 1 21:38 Surin → Day 2 04:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP24 · Special Express · 7h 12m · 🌙 overnight · from 897 THB · berth 897 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 17:50 Chiang Mai

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

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21h 16m

Day 1 09:59 Surin → Day 1 16:55 Ayutthaya

RP136 · Rapid · 6h 56m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 48m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 19:43 Ayutthaya → Day 2 07:15 Chiang Mai

SP9 · Special Express · 11h 32m · 🌙 overnight

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21h 16mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 09:59 Surin → Day 1 17:33 Rangsit

RP136 · Rapid · 7h 34m

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h 33m at Rangsit
Day 1 19:06 Rangsit → Day 2 07:15 Chiang Mai

SP9 · Special Express · 12h 09m · 🌙 overnight

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22h 46mfrom 492 THBCheapest

Day 1 09:59 Surin → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP136 · Rapid · 8h 01m · from 182 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 05m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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

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22h 46m

Day 1 09:59 Surin → Day 1 16:55 Ayutthaya

RP136 · Rapid · 6h 56m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 4h 12m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 21:07 Ayutthaya → Day 2 08:45 Chiang Mai

SP13 · Special Express · 11h 38m · 🌙 overnight

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22h 46m

Day 1 09:59 Surin → Day 1 17:33 Rangsit

RP136 · Rapid · 7h 34m

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 2h 58m at Rangsit
Day 1 20:31 Rangsit → Day 2 08:45 Chiang Mai

SP13 · Special Express · 12h 14m · 🌙 overnight

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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 Surin 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 Surin to Chiang Mai by train?

Take RP140 at 22:56, change in Rangsit and continue on SP7. The whole trip takes about 18h 54m, including 1h 30m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Surin to Chiang Mai?

From about 492 THB per adult in total, on RP136 and SP13 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.