Bangkok to Chiang Mai may be a popular transportation route in Thailand.
Not only do tourists mostly depart from Bangkok, but also many locals and Chinese people living and working in Bangkok often go to Chiang Mai.
Today, let's talk about various modes of transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
- Aircraft
Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is definitely the most convenient and convenient mode of transportation, usually taking only an hour to reach Chiang Mai. (Be careful not to mistake the airport)
During the off-season of travel, the airfare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai may be less than 100 yuan (really available)
During the peak travel season, the ticket price from Bangkok to Chiang Mai may even reach 800, and the departure time may not be very good. (For example, Song Gan Festival)
At the same time, although the plane is very fast, for people with a lot of luggage, additional luggage fees are required. (Most budget airlines do not offer free checked baggage)
For people with a very low budget, luggage and airfare are a huge number.
So, basic planes can arrive in an hour, but there are still countless Thai people and tourists choosing other modes of transportation.
- Train
The train is a fairly economical mode of transportation, with the disadvantage of staying on the train for about 14 hours and possibly overnight.
The price varies depending on different car models and seats.
If you take the train, your luggage will not be charged a high check-in fee like on an airplane.
There are 12 hours of express trains and over 14 hours of local trains.
We recommend a seat worth over 1000 Thai baht here, which can also be converted into a sleeper at night.
After taking a nap, you will arrive at Bang Sue in Bangkok upon waking up.
Another disadvantage is that Bang Sue is slightly away from the city center and has to run around again early in the morning.
The cheapest seat is less than 300 Thai baht, but it may be a seat without air conditioning or an electric fan, and the experience is relatively poor.
In fact, if we only consider comfort and convenience, it's better to buy a plane ticket for a train ticket worth 1000+Thai baht. (Many times, the air ticket is only over 1000 Thai baht)
But if tourists have not experienced long-distance train travel, giving it a try is also a pretty good experience.
- Bus
The price of buses is moderate, and the time is usually around 10 hours.
The services provided by different bus companies may vary slightly, and the location of bus stops may also vary. Please confirm before purchasing a ticket.
The luxury version of the bus tour will provide snacks and food, and even seats will offer waist massage. Of course, the price will also exceed 1000 Thai baht.
And ordinary buses may not provide anything. But it will stop at the rest stops along the way, where you can buy what you need at convenience stores and use the restroom.
Buses may be the most cost-effective mode of transportation, but they need to endure bumps and long road trips, and the congestion inside the bus also exceeds that of trains.
- Self driving
If you have time, self driving is a very comfortable mode of transportation. Driving from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is very romantic when you think about it.
However, this approach is suitable for tourists with rich travel experience and some proficiency in English, which will at least be much more convenient during the process.
