Chiang Mai

Clean and convenient. We use Special Express train to Bangkok. It's sleeper train with travel time 11-12 hours. Reach Bangkok in the morning. Good punctuality and service.

State Railway of Thailand Northern Line – Great Journey from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai! We boarded the train from Phitsanulok at 1:15 PM, headed toward Chiang Mai, and arrived right on time at 7:40 PM. Overall, it was a smooth, comfortable, and straightforward journey with just the right number of stops along the way. As we got closer to Chiang Mai, the scenery was lovely – lots of lush greenery and scenic mountain views that made the ride even more enjoyable. The seating was comfortable enough for a long journey, and there were snacks and drinks available onboard. It’s a great way to see Northern Thailand without the rush of air travel. Highly recommend for those wanting a scenic, relaxed trip!

I went there to buy a ticket for a friend, and while the ticket staff was excellent, my experience with the parking left me feeling a bit disappointed. When I parked, the attendant mentioned that the first 15 minutes were free, so I assumed buying a ticket would be quick enough. However, it ended up taking 17 minutes, and I was charged 20 THB. I don’t mind paying, but it felt unfair. If I weren’t there specifically to buy a ticket, I probably wouldn’t feel like this.

The city's railway station has been located in the eastern suburbs of Chiang Mai since 1922. Chiang Mai Station is a 1st class railway station and the main station of Northern Thailand. For many tourists who want to avoid the plane (or simply enjoy a train journey), the night train to/from Bangkok is a must on their itinerary. So: "All a board!". P.S. The only disadvantage of the night train: the lights in the carriages remain on all night long.

Okay, this is my experience with the train station in Chiang Mai. I wanted the train but with aircon. I was going to fly to the Bangkok round trip. She said no, and it was booked for a few days. The only cars available are with fans only. I thanked her and walked away. Before I jumped on my bike, I said I'll go with the fan. Bad idea. It's 41 outside the car. It's 46 inside of the car. Now, all the windows are down. You will catch all the dust, dirt, and anything floating in the wind. When I got off the train to clean my face, it was totally black. I'm glad I wore sunglasses and a mask. Don't wear white. There was a lady on there with a pure white top and shorts. When she got 12 hours later. They are no longer white. Don't worry about food because they walk the floor constantly with drinks and local Thai food. The only way you will get me on a train again is to be on a car with aircon.

Clean train station, very punctual departures and clear screens showing times and train lines.

Train travel in 2nd class is way nicer than I expected. Just be prepared with some food or snacks in case you get hungry during the trip cause they don’t provide dinner or anything alike. Early in the morning some ladies sell local food inside of the train. The bathroom is old fashioned, be prepared for that too!

Cute and modern train station. Very fast to get tickets. Everything working smoothly.