Suggested Pathways North

    From Bangkok, travelers have a number of ways to get to Chiang Mai. A slow car drive north will take you past the unforgettable destinations of Ayuthaya, Sukhothai, and Pitsanalok, to name but a view.

A bus ride will take ten plus hours, but with some amazing landscapes along the way be sure to take the trip during the day light hours.

By train, it takes even longer to get to Chiang Mai. However, a first class birth can give you the rest and relaxation that may be needed following a few days in Bangkok. Taking a plane flight is no more than an hour and will ensure you lose little time in investigating this northern oasis.