Thailand by Sleeper Train: Bangkok & Chiang Mai
Temples and street food in the capital, then the overnight train north to the mountains.
- Rail journey
- 8–12 days
- Balanced pace
- Food & wine
- History & culture
- nature
Bangkok’s palaces, canals and night markets first, then Thailand’s classic overnight sleeper north to Chiang Mai for old-city temples, hill country and a slower pace.
Why it works
The sleeper train is the experience: board in the evening, wake in the northern hills. It links Thailand's two essential cities without an internal flight.
The route
Explore this journey — start at Bangkok →Your itinerary
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→ Onward Chiang Mai → Lampang
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→ Onward Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai
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→ Onward Chiang Mai → Udon Thani
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Make it yours
- Add beach nights in the south afterwards
- Take the day train for the scenery instead
- Add Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai
Plan each destination
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