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Bangkok to Chiang Mai: buses, trains, ferries & flights

The overnight sleeper train is an experience in itself — book a lower berth early, especially in high season.

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Flight~1h 15m฿฿
Overnight train~11–13h฿–฿฿
Bus~9–10h฿

Times are approximate. ฿ = budget · ฿฿ = mid-range · ฿฿฿ = premium. Check live prices and schedules on 12Go.

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🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

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Airport transfer

Pre-book a ride from the airport to your hotel.

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Where to stay

Stays in Chiang Mai

📍 Chiang Mai

Vdara Pool Resort & Spa Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Why we like it: A pool resort with spa for a relaxing base between temples, night markets and mountain day trips.

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