Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train
Bangkok lies 583 km (362 mi) south of Chiang Mai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Thailand rail, over roughly 711 km (442 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chiang Mai | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Population | 127,240 | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Chiang Mai Railway Station | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Bangkok
Our booking partner lists 3,590+ places to stay in Bangkok (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 969 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (383), and 175 are five-star. Across 795 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 1,190,860 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bangkok
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Chiang Mai?
583 km (362 mi) in a straight line, south of Chiang Mai; by road roughly 711 km (442 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train?
About 8 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bangkok?
Our booking partner lists 3,590+ places to stay in Bangkok, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.