All Long-Distance Sleeper Trains Depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat (Bang Sue)
Do not go to historic Hua Lamphong Station for overnight trains! All Northern, Northeastern (Isan), and Southern Rapid, Express, and Special Express trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์), connected directly via underground concourse to MRT Blue Line Bang Sue Station.
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- Train #9 / #10 (Uttrawithi — Bangkok ↔ Chiang Mai): Departs Bangkok 18:40, arrives Chiang Mai 07:15. 2nd Class AC Lower Berth ฿1,088; Upper Berth ฿988; 1st Class 2-Berth Private Cabin ฿1,653 (฿2,653 solo occupancy).
- Train #31 / #32 (Thaksinarat — Bangkok ↔ Surat Thani & Hat Yai): Connects with morning Lomprayah ferries to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao, or speedboats from Pakbara to Koh Lipe.
- Train #25 / #26 (Isan Mankha — Bangkok ↔ Udon Thani & Nong Khai) & #23 / #24 (Isan Wattana — Bangkok ↔ Ubon Ratchathani).
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