Facts about the transport from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Cheapest Transport
$8
Fastest Transport
8h
Earliest Departure
8:00 AM
Latest Departure
11:36 PM
Departures per day
8
Distance
400 kilometers
Transport Companies
Cherdchai Tour, Go2Trip, Kim Transfers Thailand, N and T Travel, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai Railway, Thailand Limo by Datum, Tour with Thai
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews
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Nelcy K
The service with the bus was excellent but the information on how to find the bus station was terrible. I had to go over a tall bridge twice with heavy luggage
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Nov 20, 2024
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Patricia S
Bus was dirty, smelly, small unhygienic toilet, nowhere to wash hands. Bus stopped letting passengers on and off throughout the night. Bus was overcrowded, seats very old, close together and uncomfortable.
We made no pit stops to stretch our legs or use better toilet facilities.
Needless to say, I could hardly get any sleep. I was just very relieved when it was over and I could finally exit the bus.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus Truck Taxi + Express, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Nov 18, 2024
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Josephine S
book 2 seats in third class for enough space 🤙
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Train #13 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Nov 7, 2024
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Bryam A
Very good service, very friendly, always attentive to you, the bus meets all needs and we arrived on time
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP Bus, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Oct 9, 2024
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Olivier P
Train is old and bunks not very long (place below is just for me with my 1.86m) ; but generally speaking travel was on time, well organised and "fun". At the end we did liked it (we are a family with 2 children). Good experience
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Train #109 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 14, 2024
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Adnane A
The location was not accurate, please correct it to avoid hassle, and have some posters as foreigners have no clue it's a stop.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Aug 12, 2024
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Ewout V
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai.
The bus stop was hard to find. The coordinates '14,3351562, 100,6135060' that are shown when you book the trip, make you go to the wrong side of the road (which we learned from locals who helped us). That side is the road to Bangkok. The one nearest to the Citypark goes to Chiang Mai.
Thus you actually have to wait on the side of the Lotus Citypark. And not even directly in front of it, but on a road in the middle of the 4 streets that are there. You have to walk (not fully cross) a bridge to get there. On that street are two huts, don't know how else to describe them, where you have to wait.
--> These are better coordinates for Google Maps: 14,3347984, 100,6130431
The ride itself was decent. We didn't think the chicken burger we got was all that bad and we got a bottle of water as well. There was also a stop kind of halfway where you can get some food at a restaurant or go to a 7/11.
Overall we had a good experience, just that we could've easily missed the bus makes this a 3 and not a 4 or even 5 star review for me.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Jul 8, 2024
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Paing T
The train is on time
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Train #13 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 13, 2024
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Ove P
Excellent service at TWT. Also booked a boat tour and rented a scooter by them, both were perfect. Friendly.lady at counter speaks good english.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP Bus, Tour with Thai (ที ดับบลิว ที ทัวร์วิทไทย), Mar 5, 2024
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Kirsten
Even though we had an 8-hour delay because there was an accident on the tracks ahead of us, the trip was fine by me.
Everyone was friendly. Food and drinks were even provided (for free) due to the long delay.
Disadvantage lights stay on and it is very cold in the train.
This review was autotranslated
Ondanks dat we een vertraging hadden van 8 uur omdat voor ons op het spoor een ongeluk was gebeurd is de reis me prima bevallen.
Iedereen was gemoedelijk. Er werd zelfs voor (gratis) eten en drinken gezorgd door de lange vertraging.
Nadeel lampen blijven aan en het is heel koud in de trein.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai, Train #9 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jan 24, 2024
Travelling between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 25.31 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.83.
How long does it take to get from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai?
It can take you anywhere between 8 and 13 hours to travel between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 8h. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 46m to reach Chiang Mai.
How much does it cost to get from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai?
Travelling between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 7.83 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 25.31 if you buy a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai ?
8 from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai starting from 15:19 Ayutthaya until 23:36 Ayutthaya
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai
Cherdchai Tour, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล)
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai
Go2Trip, Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), N and T Travel (เอ็นแอนด์ที ทราเวล กรุ๊ป), Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route