How do I book train tickets in Thailand?

Train tickets can still be purchased via booking counters at Thai railway stations. In most cases you will be asked to show your passport when purchasing tickets in person at counters. You can also book via the 24-hour SRT Hotline when in Thailand by dialling 1690 .

How much are trains in Thailand?

Type of Train :

Train Type	Distance km	Fee in Baht
Rapid Train	51 – 150	30
Rapid Train	151 – 300	50
Rapid Train	Over 301 km	110
Express Train	Any	150

Is Hua Lamphong station still open?

It was announced that the station would continue to live on but its role will be significantly downplayed. From December 23, 2021, Hua Lamphong will only accommodate 22 trains (previously 118), and some areas of the station will be revamped into a museum and marketplace.

Are trains in Thailand safe?

So, are trains in Thailand safe? Nowadays, trains are a reliable way of getting around Thailand. In recent history, various accidents, but especially train derailments, happened almost every month. In past years Thailand is working hard to fix the condition of its railroad tracks and to renew its passenger trains.

What time does Chiang Mai night market start?

6.00pm till midnight
Chiang Mai Gate Night Market is a food market opens daily in the evening from 6.00pm till midnight.

Why is Hua Lamphong closing?

The culturally iconic rail station, Hua Lamphong in the Thai hub city of Bangkok is closing down, having been replaced by a newer, more generic station. The station has been in use for 100 years but will be closing routes as they move to the new station.

Why is Hua Lamphong station closing?

The Hua Lamphong Station, which was supposed to reduce train service on Thursday, will remain in operation after Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered a 30-day review on the effect of the reduction. Hua Lamphong has served Bangkok for more than a century after opening in 1916.

How can I Reserve train tickets in Thailand?

Travellers can reserve train tickets in Thailand and receive the electronic tickets issued by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) by email, ready for boarding.

What to do on the Southern train line in Thailand?

The highlights of a journey on the Southern Train Line are travelling through the suburbs of Bangkok, the coastal scenery of Prachuap Khiri Khan province and Hua Hin Train Station, the prettiest railway station in Thailand.

Which trains in Thailand have a restaurant car?

All the most important trains have a restaurant car, including trains 9, 10, 13, 14 Bangkok-Chiang Mai, trains 35 & 36 Bangkok-Hat Yai, trains 84 & 85 Bangkok-Surat Thani, trains 69 & 70 Bangkok-Nong Khai. Some restaurant cars are air-conditioned like the one shown below, some are non-air-con.

How many railway lines are there in Thailand?

The railway network is distributed in four main lines and subsequently divided in several branch lines: – Main Line serving Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. – Nong Khai Branch Line, serving Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai.