Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai Sleeper how to book

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai is the most popular train and route. There is 1st class, 2nd class and 3rd class available, I would recommend 2nd class as you get a bed and have air conditioning and it is still affordable.

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai is an electric train and one of the newest trains, it is very clean and comfortable and I highly recommend taking this route due to its convenient overnight departure (you don’t have to spend an extra night accommodation).

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Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai How to book a ticket

There are two ways you can book, either directly through Thai Railways or through 12Go. Make sure you book with a non-foreign exchange card to avoid fees as you will need to pay in Thai Baht.

Pros and Cons of booking directly with Thail Railways and 12Go

How to book Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper

I personally booked through Thai Railways and I had no issues whatsoever. If you do decide to book via Thai Railways the departing station is Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, Bangkok NOT Bangkok. If you enter Bangkok it will say there aren’t any trains available.

Note: I would highly recommend booking early as this train and route is incredibly popular. I booked 30 days in advance and there weren’t many seats available. There were people wanting to book on the day and this train was sold out for a week!

2nd class sleeper train Bangkok to Chiang Mai

The 2nd class sleeper is the class I would recommend booking. It is still comfortable at a fraction of the cost of 1st class.

Booking through Thai Railways you can choose which carriage and bunk you want to book. For example I picked an all female carriage as you can see who has booked on, it will tell you pink (female), blue (male) or yellow (monk), so you can choose your preferred carriage easily.

You also have the option to book the top or bottom bunk. I recommend the bottom bunk (even though it is slightly more money) as it is slightly wider, you get a window and it is more convenient to get in and out.

Just make sure you have the email (I’d recommend taking a screenshot) handy to show the train conductor your ticket. It does say on your ticket that you need it to be printed out, I was freaking out about this but I asked at the station and they said I just needed the QR code which you can just show on your phone so don’t stress about it printed.

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai Quick Information

• 2nd class sleeper costs £23-25 (the bottom bunk is more expensive than the top bunk)

• I would recommend the bottom bunk for convenience in getting out, it is wider than the top bunk and there are windows. It is however slightly more money.

• Book 30 days+ in advance (if you can) this Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai is extremely popular and always sells out.

• Food is not included in the ticket price however the train conductor has a menu which you can purchase dinner and breakfast from.

• Each person will get a bottle of water but I would recommend taking a bottle with you (as it is very small).

• Bring a hoodie/jacket as the AC is cold! and also an eye mask as the main lights are on all night.

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai train 1st class

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai first class only has 12 cabins. You can purchase the whole cabin (a top and bottom bunk) or have it all together. These first class tickets are extremely hard to get (as there are only 12) and sell out within minutes. I honestly have no idea how people have got them (if you succeed please let me know).

Train 9 first class cabins offer full privacy and an ensuite and will cost you approx £80 for your own cabin (not bad if you can get a ticket). I have found getting the first class ticket practically impossible due to their being minimal cabins available.

Bangkok to Chiang Mai Train Time

Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes approx 12hr 35mins. It departs at 18:40 and arrives in Chiang Mai at 7:20.

Flight: 1hr 15min

Train 12hr 30mins

What to bring with you on train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai overnight sleeper train

• a hoodie or jacket – the AC is on all the time and it is cold (there is no way of putting it down) so bring some layers to keep you warm.

• Eye Mask – the lights on the train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper are on ALL NIGHT. Yes, you do get a curtain for privacy but I found the lights still incredibly bright (and you can’t dim them either, only the light on your bedside).

• Pjs – for changing into for sleeping for more comfort.

Additional information about Train 9 bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper train

• The train will board 20 minutes before the scheduled departure. Just make sure you have your ticket ready as you will need to scan your QR code.

• On my ticket it does state that you need to have your ticket printed HOWEVER I didn’t have a printer and I was told it didn’t need to be printed. All they needed was to scan the QR code on your confirmation so don’t worry about getting it printed but definitely have it easily available on your phone so you can show it to the train conductor.

• No food is included in your ticket price however you can buy dinner and breakfast on board.

• A small bottle of water is included in your ticket price. I would advise getting a larger bottle at 7/11 prior to boarding as this is the cheapest place to buy water, or you can purchase a bottle at the station.

Sleeper train Bangkok to Chiang Mai

The most convenient and cheap way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is the Train 9 Bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper train. No need to worry about the weight of your suitcase and you don’t need to pay for an additional night’s accommodation.