Thailand Northern Train Line: Route Map & Stations

This northern rail route guide is a planning overview, not a live service map. It identifies the main places and connections to check before selecting a train.

Route at a glance

Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Den Chai, Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. The northbound corridor links central Thailand with Chiang Mai. Services differ in where they stop, and a map cannot tell you whether your chosen train calls at a smaller station.

Which departure station?

Do not treat Hua Lamphong as the universal origin: many long-distance Northern Line services use Krung Thep Aphiwat. Check the station on the ticket. For Lopburi, distinguish the station used by your train rather than assuming old and new stations are interchangeable.

Reading a railway map

A line on a map shows a corridor; it does not promise a direct passenger train, a daily service or a stop by every train. Branches can require different services. Use the full station names and train number to compare departure time, arrival date, stopping pattern and class. Do not use a map as a timetable.

Onward connections and limits

Chiang Rai and Pai require a separate road connection from a suitable rail gateway. Chiang Mai Railway Station is not the old-city hotel area; allow onward transfer time.

How to plan and book

Search the intended origin, destination and date. If a service does not appear online, check station information before concluding that no train runs. Some services or sections may have different sales channels. Compare the total fare, accommodation and ticket-delivery conditions. Save the issued ticket offline and carry the required identification.

Build a workable itinerary

Include the transfer to the departure station, time to find the platform, and the journey from your arrival station. Leave recovery time for delays before a flight, bus or ferry. Check accessibility or unusually large luggage with the operator before booking.

Related routes and official sources

Continue with the detailed route guide or the Thailand network overview. For current operations use SRT’s timetable service and SRT D-Ticket.