Bangkok to Chiang Mai By Train | First Class Sleeper Train.

We decided to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train. In this video you can watch our journey and then decide for yourself whether it would be a suitable way for you to travel.
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[@GK-wx6xo]

I love traveling by train. Sitting for hours and watching the scenery go by is so peaceful and the rocking motion is relaxing

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I agree. We didn't get to see a lot of scenery this time as we travelled during the night.

[@argonunya882]

Be advised if you want 1st class you need to book it almost month out (cause they sold out real fast)

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's good advice.

[@deandecoursey2334]

I take the train frequently between Bangkok and Chiangmai. Frequently meaning arriving to Bangkok from the U.S. and heading to Chiangmai with 2 suitcases and a carryon to my house just outside of Chiangmai. Sometimes if I’m in a hurry, I take my suitcases to the Bangkok train station and ship them for around 300 baht and then fly to Chiangmai and pick up the suitcases the following day. I can’t sleep on the train because of the noise and the rough ride from the tracks but the views during the daytime are great.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I know what you mean about the noise. It woke me up quite a few times.

[@DisappearforDays]

We had the same hostess when we went just recently, she was so lovely! 😍😍

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Ah really. Yes, she was very nice. :-)

[@jaimorgan1742]

Thanks so much for doing a height test on the beds! Very thoughtful of you, you guys are the first Ive found so far to give any info on this! Subscribed, thanks!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your journey. ;-0

[@josephhapp9]

🙏🙏🙏 We trained 1st class sleeper Chiang Mai to Bangkok, hopped of at Don Muang airport flew to Koh Samui arrived 9am. Best experience and fun all the way. Recommend. Love your video👍👍😘😘

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's great. It's not for everyone but i think journey is often part of the fun. If you're still in Thailand have a great time. ;-)

[@josephhapp9]

At home now in Western Australia, returning to Thailand next vacation.

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

Thanks for the video - just the right amount of detail!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TensuraDemon9]

Thank you so much for this video. It's so Informative!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks. Are you going to do the same trip?

[@TensuraDemon9]

@@AlwaysonaJourney I'm just starting to plan my trip for Thailand soon. I've never been on a long train trip and your video helped me decide to at least try it once. Thanks for the detailed explanation and for showing tips. You guys are wonderful 💜 thanks again!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

@@TensuraDemon9 That's great. It's an experience. Thanks for your support. It means a lot. ;-)

[@happylucky5076]

Good night and sleep tight.😴

[@user-yq8ud2nh6d]

Welcome to​ Thailand.​

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you!

[@PattayaMD]

Very nice experience

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

It was a nice experience. Not the best sleep but pleasant. :-)

[@thomasnguyen8813]

Andrew you need a little push to get on top :) lol

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Lol. That's very true. 🤭

[@kollapsiblelungs]

…lovely video.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. :-)

[@lesliegoa]

Great informative vid. Thanks. Are all the 1st class cabins meant for 2 people? Or are they some with 4?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you! Yes, I think they are. all for 2 people. If a group of four people are travelling there is a divider between the two cabins that can open.

[@panukornrojanasomsith3304]

I was thinking that, the sleeper train should make one for tall people. Especially the beds. The beds should be at least 7 ft in length for when 7 ft people come to sleeper train 🚆.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That would be very nice and a lot more cimfortable.

[@panukornrojanasomsith3304]

@@AlwaysonaJourney yup

[@PattayaMD]

Happy new year🎉

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you and Happy New Year to you too. 😉

[@jethrotaylor2614]

I have travelled on this train

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Did you enjoy the experience?

[@hamid2607]

Hi could u tell us about recently news of Thailand

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I usually check this site for updates. www.tatnews.org/

[@craigebauer]

Great video, thanks for sharing all of the features! If you don’t mind I’ve got a question. At the end of the video, when the beds were made up, I could hear a baby crying a couple of times. I think the door was closed, so did sound really travel that easily through the walls? Did it affect your sleep?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi. The sound did travel easily. It wasn't a good night's sleep to be honest.

[@craigebauer]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thanks for that info! I'm a reaaaaaaaly light sleeper. My travel partner can sleep through anything, but that might be difficult for me.

[@Jeanology]

Hi, love your informative video! Is that a GoPro you're using to record?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you Jeanology, yes you're right, we always use GoPro for many of our videos.

[@lx2436]

Thanks for the very informative video! May I know if it's easy to feel giddy on the train for someone prone to motion sickness?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. I think it's possible to feel sick because of the motion amd the length of time you'd be on the train. Have you experienced travel sickness during a train journey in the past?

[@lx2436]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thank you for your prompt reply! I have not taken an overnight train since I was a kid, but normal train journeys seem to be fine. Does the train sway from side to side?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

@@lx2436 You're welcome. It does sway a little bit.

[@tigergooner7214]

Hi Jerry what Airlines are good to fly internally as we're want to go to Chaing Mai first when we arrive from Australia so we will have to stop in Bangkok and from Chaing Mai to Phuket if there is a straight flight ✈️ to Phuket or we'll have to stop in Bangkok and Fly to Phuket please 🙏 🤔

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi, Tiger & Gooner.. Thanks for your comments. There are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket. From my experience Vietjet is the cheapest option but unreliable. AirAsia is a budget airline with moderate prices always on time and the last one is Bangkok airways which is full service. Sometimes the price when compared to AirAsia are quite similar. Jerry.

[@matthewgardner6359]

Hi, do you know if any rules have changed with covid? Do you still have to do the 7day sandbox or can the quicker 1day quarantine? Im looking to book a trip and feel like im back to square one. Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi Matthew . I check the TAT website for latest updates. www.tatnews.org/

[@granthumphries9331]

hi andrew, love your videos! this is a little off topic but do you know if its possible to fly from london to phuket via Kuala Lumpar as the connecting flight? sorry if this is really random! thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi Grant. I don't know to be honest.

[@elektricdrop]

Probably possible with Air Malaysia if they are flying to the UK still

[@lesliegoa]

Hi we will be on this train later this week. Can one get coffee or hot water (to make my own coffee) in the morning? And did you have the train food? How was it?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. When we traveled the food and drinks were out of service.

[@aranyaroy5876]

How to purchase train tickets? Can it be booked online beforehand?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You can book trains on the Thai Railways website. www.thairailways.com/

[@aranyaroy5876]

@@AlwaysonaJourney unable to find or book any train on this site.

[@annyork8679]

Im travelling on Train 10 from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, first class sleeper in about a months time. I bought the upper and lower berths so I can have the cabin to myself. Very indulgent, but I want to enjoy my own space......question.....is there food available to buy on the train now covid restrictions have eased??

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

The food service on the train still unavailable. Thank you for your sharing.

[@dominikapodbilska]

Hope you don’t mind my asking. But how did you buy the 1st class tickets? I can’t find it anywhere online😞

[@keepgoing1973]

More camp than a row of tents

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes Stan and I wouldn't change it for the world. This is me and I'm happy. Hope you are too. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@hamid2607]

What’s a rule of Thailand

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I often check Tatnews for updates.

[@karenblair7350]

Hi Andrew, now that you've travelled the route by air, bus and train what is your favourite of the 3? Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

By air definitely.

[@UrbanGuitarLegend]

Is there a link for the booking?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

www.dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

[@rickferguson2004]

How much luggage can you bring ?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

For the 1st class you can have maximum 50kg per person.

[@HiNickCares]

How early do you need to get to the station?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

30 minutes before departure is enough.

[@ThatOneGuy-hp2pb]

Boom boom on train?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That wouldn't appeal to me. Each to their own though.

[@HiNickCares]

Do you have to buy two tickets if you want the room to yourself?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes, you have to.

[@Nobitasan777]

Hi, where are you from?, I am from Thailand 😃

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I'm from England and Jerry is from Thailand. ;-)

[@user-fx1nt9jw8x]

Could we bought 2 rooms connected …coz i ll bring all da cute thais chicks n Hav a wild party through da journey…….yehaaaaaaaaa ….gosh i miss my midwest Amtrax

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I am not sure. Try and tell me how it goes. ;-)

[@scanjet1000]

Can i bring a bike?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to this one.

[@scanjet1000]

@@AlwaysonaJourney I've decided I'm gonna cycle from Bangkok to Chiang Mai over 5 days

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Wow! That's a big challenge. Good luck and please be careful.

[@mrb8993]

Luxury? 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Nothing but the best. ;-)

[@shadmo8629]

smh SRT trains are dangerous. I'd rather fly NOKAIR or go by road (the #2 worst in the world).

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Good to know. Thanks

[@amnart0056]

Where did you get those information?

[@shadmo8629]

@@amnart0056 Personal experience, over many years. I've been on all the major SRT lines and through/to more than 40 Thai provinces. I was in a train crash on the Southern line and got robbed on the Northern line. จริงจริง. NokAir for me.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I cam see why you feel that way.

[@pasitpoomchusri6604]

Outdated train in developing country..

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Let's see what the future brings.