10 Days in Thailand: Bangkok & the North
This route covers Bangkok and the cultural north, the strongest part of mainland Thailand for temples, markets and mountains. You spend four nights in Bangkok and five in Chiang Mai, linked by the classic overnight sleeper train that saves you a hotel night. If you are set on islands, pair this with a separate beach leg.
| Route | Bangkok to Chiang Mai |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 nights (10 days) |
| Getting around | Overnight sleeper train |
| Note | Mainland north, not islands |
Show stays for:
€82.34
€410.40
€416.84
Total cost
€32.00
Transport
€50.34
€378.40
€384.84
Stays
1
Legs
Bangkok
→
Chiang Mai
Getting between cities
Leg 1
Bangkok → Chiang Mai
2026-07-22
· Depart 18:40
· Arrive 07:15
· 690 min
· State Railway of Thailand (sleeper)
Train
Direct
Sleeper
Overnight · replaces 1 accommodation night
€32.00
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Where to stay
Stay 1
Bangkok
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 4 nights in city
· 3 nights booked
Do Dee cafe
★ 8.1
478 reviews
One night saved via overnight transport
Stay 2
Chiang Mai
Arrive 2026-07-23 · 5 nights in city
VibeCNX
★ 8.3
62 reviews
Stay 1
Bangkok
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 4 nights in city
· 3 nights booked
Centre Point Sukhumvit 10 Hotel
★ 8.5
12565 reviews
One night saved via overnight transport
Stay 2
Chiang Mai
Arrive 2026-07-23 · 5 nights in city
Movenpick Suriwongse Chiang Mai
★ 8.1
4675 reviews
Stay 1
Bangkok
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 4 nights in city
· 3 nights booked
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Bangkok
★ 9.2
15219 reviews
One night saved via overnight transport
Stay 2
Chiang Mai
Arrive 2026-07-23 · 5 nights in city
Nine-Kai-Mon Boutique Hotel
★ 9.2
233 reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 10 days enough for Thailand?
For Bangkok and the north, comfortably. If you also want southern islands, 10 days gets tight, so it is better to focus on one region.
Should I take the overnight train to Chiang Mai?
It is the traveler favorite. You leave Bangkok in the evening, sleep in a berth, and arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning, saving a hotel night and a travel day.
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