Does the sleeper train from Chiang Mai connect to the old Train Station in Bangkok?

Sleeper Train Chiang Mai Bangkok Bang Sue Grand Station Thai Train Travel Train Tickets Travel Tips

Feb 13, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi there, is it true the sleeper train from Chiang Mai doesnt connect to the old Train Station in the center of Bangkok? in any case, what are the best stops to select if getting off in Bangkok early mornings? I m trying to buy the tickets offline now in the CM train station to depart in a couple of days.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The sleeper train from Chiang Mai does not connect to the old train station in downtown Bangkok; it will terminate at the new Bang Sue Grand Station, now known as Aphiwat. Passengers can use taxis or the MRT to reach the city center from Bang Sue. If purchasing tickets offline at the Chiang Mai train station, it's confirmed that it's possible to buy for another person if you have their name and passport details.

Will *********

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@everybody do u know if each person needs to go in person? or one of us can buy offline for the second person? in this case, what d be needed? names? dob? photo of id?

2 years ago

Bonnie *******

@Will ********

we were told you could still buy tickets at the old station even though the train doesn't leave from there

2 years ago

Mark ********

@Will ********

name and passport number probably

2 years ago

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Mark ********

Vernon *********

It's not called Bang Sue now, new name is Aphiwat.

2 years ago

Roberto *********

This is a useful guide put together recently by Richard Barrow which covers train journeys to all destinations

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2 years ago

Roberto *********

@Will ********

I don't know the purchase conditions. Just phone 1690 and select English language option. Staff there are very helpful

2 years ago

Will *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Roberto ********

great! do u know if each person needs to go in person? or one of us can buy offline for the second person? in this case, what d be needed? names? dob? photo of id?

2 years ago

Taz **********

@Will ********

one person can buy for all, however need to take photo ID like passport, Thai ID, or Thai licence for each person., the tickets are printed with names for each traveller

2 years ago

Taz **********

I have done it on my own using my girls passport and my passport and she has done the same, going to buy on her own with both passports

2 years ago

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Taz **********

Roberto *********

The train will terminate at the new Bang Sue Grand Station. You can get taxi or MRT train from there

2 years ago

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Roberto *********

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