It turns out this option wasn’t that much more expensive than the second class sleeper. I thought I would have a practice run at booking the tickets via Thailand State Rail as I heard they sell out quick. First-Class only exists on Overnight Train Service, in modern, Air-conditioned, Sleeping-cars. Posted by knot01 on 23/2/2009 at 20:34. The sleeper trains in Thailand have first, second, and third class compartments. We ( 4 adults ) had planned to go by 1st class sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.. 1. Thailand > first or second class sleeper train for Bangkok -Trang?? I’ve slept on quite a few sleeper trains in Europe, but as this was my first time in Asia, I had no idea what to expect from Thai sleeper trains. Hi, Any advise or comments on Thai train classes?

Now, there are several ways to travel there by bus, by taxi, by plane or if you want to travel in style, by First Class Sleeper Train.. However, Chiang Mai is 362 miles away from the capital city of Bangkok.

first or second class sleeper train for Bangkok -Trang??

By that time a trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai took about 26 hours. From Bangkok station, we took the night train to Surat Thani, an 11 hour journey through the South of Thailand. First class sleeper train was awesome. It was a truly unique experience and wonderful to watch the sunrise over the mountains. Answer 1 of 5: Hi guys, Girlfriend and I have a 1st class ticket on the sleeper train #13 to Chiang Mai (we originally booked train #9 but it was sold out so they offered us on the #13 train instead) I am just wondering why this train is cheaper? - See 806 traveler reviews, 701 candid photos, and great deals for Bangkok, Thailand, at Tripadvisor. First-Class only exists on Overnight Train Service, in modern, Air-conditioned, Sleeping-cars. Second-class train tickets are suitable for backpackers or anyone

Seeing as the overnight train to Chiang Mai from Bangkok was a bucket list item for us, we treated ourselves to the Thai Railways first class sleeper option. The Classes of Thai Railways Train Travel range from the sheer luxery of the Eastern and Oriental Express, to First-Class Sleeper, Second-Class Sleeper, Second-Class Seated, and Third-Class Seated. Thailand forum.

Train travel in Thailand is generally comfortable, safe, and relaxing, The level of comfort depends on both the passenger's needs and the Class of Travel. The Classes of Thai Railways Train Travel range from the sheer luxery of the Eastern and Oriental Express, to First-Class Sleeper, Second-Class Sleeper, Second-Class Seated, and Third-Class Seated. It is the Train No.9 and Train No.10 overnight sleeper train.

Answer 1 of 3: Hi - seeking recent Thailand travellers advice on purchasing first class sleeper tickets. Thailand Railways, Bangkok: Address, Phone Number, Thailand Railways Reviews: 3.5/5. Booked tickets through 12GOAsia and it was seamless. Hi. Thailand Railways: 1st Class Sleeper Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai - NOT BAD! In the 1920s the first diesel railcar commenced service on Thailand's tracks and the first sleeper cars were introduced. By that time a trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai took about 26 hours. We are not in Thailand yet but would like to purchase our sleeper train tickets in advance. The Class of Train Travel you choose depends on your budget and how much privacy you require.

If you are going to Thailand, Chiang Mai is a must-see place.

Very cramped quarters but that was expected. The compartments and washrooms were spotless. While it may take 12-13 hours of travel, this beats any flight I have ever been to.

Alternative connections are the trains #167 and #173, which both have second-class sleeper carriages with and without aircon. I did it 60 days in advance around 9am but the only cabins available were the 2 closest to the toilets. The first class train ticket costs 1,453 baht for an upper bed and 1,653 baht for the lower bed. Third class train tickets are not recommended for the sleeper train because there are no beds, only seats; so you will hardly get any sleep.

After a full day of sightseeing, our group stocked up on snacks before embarking on our next part of the trip.