Second class seat: Thailand by day train
The second class seat runs on 46 trains and 4 lines, from 244 THB (US$ 7.23). A padded seat, assigned when you book, with a view of the countryside: the way to enjoy the ride in daylight. Depending on the train, the car is air-conditioned or fan-cooled. Bookable 90 days ahead.
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Every train with this class, and its fares.
One row per train and direction, on its full run. SRT fares per seat, all fees included.
| Train | Route | Times | AC seat | Fan seat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Special Express | Bangkok - Chiang Mai10h20m | 07:30 → 17:50 | 655 THB (US$ 19.40) | - | Book → |
| 8Special Express | Chiang Mai - Bangkok10h10m | 07:30 → 17:40 | 655 THB (US$ 19.40) | - | Book → |
| 13Special Express | Bangkok - Chiang Mai12h40m | 20:05 → 08:45+1 | - | 558 THB (US$ 16.53) | Book → |
| 14Special Express | Chiang Mai - Bangkok12h50m | 17:05 → 05:55+1 | - | 558 THB (US$ 16.53) | Book → |
| 21Special Express | Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani7h50m | 06:10 → 14:00 | 591 THB (US$ 17.50) | - | Book → |
| 22Special Express | Ubon Ratchathani - Bangkok7h25m | 14:50 → 22:15 | 591 THB (US$ 17.50) | - | Book → |
| 37Special Express | Bangkok - Hat Yai14h25m | 16:10 → 06:35+1 | - | 628 THB (US$ 18.60) | Book → |
| 38Special Express | Hat Yai - Bangkok15h00m | 18:05 → 09:05+1 | - | 628 THB (US$ 18.60) | Book → |
| 39Special Express | Bangkok - Surat Thani9h00m | 22:50 → 07:50+1 | 618 THB (US$ 18.30) | - | Book → |
| 40Special Express | Surat Thani - Bangkok9h05m | 09:00 → 18:05 | 618 THB (US$ 18.30) | - | Book → |
| 43Special Express | Bangkok - Surat Thani8h50m | 07:30 → 16:20 | 618 THB (US$ 18.30) | - | Book → |
| 44Special Express | Surat Thani - Bangkok9h20m | 18:25 → 03:45+1 | 618 THB (US$ 18.30) | - | Book → |
| 51Express | Bangkok - Chiang Mai13h10m | 22:30 → 11:40+1 | - | 515 THB (US$ 15.25) | Book → |
| 52Express | Chiang Mai - Bangkok13h40m | 15:30 → 05:10+1 | - | 515 THB (US$ 15.25) | Book → |
| 71Express | Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani9h00m | 10:35 → 19:35 | 570 THB (US$ 16.88) | - | Book → |
| 72Express | Ubon Ratchathani - Bangkok8h45m | 06:10 → 14:55 | 570 THB (US$ 16.88) | - | Book → |
| 75Express | Bangkok - Nong Khai8h45m | 08:45 → 17:30 | 586 THB (US$ 17.36) | - | Book → |
| 76Express | Nong Khai - Bangkok8h50m | 06:30 → 15:20 | 586 THB (US$ 17.36) | - | Book → |
| 83Express | Bangkok - Trang13h40m | 18:50 → 08:30+1 | - | 549 THB (US$ 16.26) | Book → |
| 84Express | Trang - Bangkok14h05m | 17:00 → 07:05+1 | - | 549 THB (US$ 16.26) | Book → |
| 85Express | Bangkok - Surat Thani10h33m | 19:50 → 06:23+1 | - | 479 THB (US$ 14.19) | Book → |
| 86Express | Surat Thani - Bangkok10h39m | 19:31 → 06:10+1 | - | 479 THB (US$ 14.19) | Book → |
| 102Rapid | Chiang Mai - Bangkok13h40m | 06:25 → 20:05 | - | 472 THB (US$ 13.98) | Book → |
| 107Rapid | Bangkok - Phitsanulok5h59m | 20:45 → 02:44+1 | - | 345 THB (US$ 10.22) | Book → |
| 108Rapid | Phitsanulok - Bangkok6h25m | 22:05 → 04:30+1 | - | 345 THB (US$ 10.22) | Book → |
| 109Rapid | Bangkok - Chiang Mai13h45m | 14:15 → 04:00+1 | - | 472 THB (US$ 13.98) | Book → |
| 111Rapid | Bangkok - Phitsanulok6h18m | 07:50 → 14:08 | - | 345 THB (US$ 10.22) | Book → |
| 112Rapid | Phitsanulok - Bangkok6h27m | 10:43 → 17:10 | - | 345 THB (US$ 10.22) | Book → |
| 133Rapid | Bangkok - Vientiane11h40m | 21:25 → 09:05+1 | 672 THB (US$ 19.90) | - | Book → |
| 134Rapid | Vientiane - Bangkok12h55m | 18:25 → 07:20+1 | 672 THB (US$ 19.90) | - | Book → |
| 135Rapid | Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani10h50m | 07:10 → 18:00 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 136Rapid | Ubon Ratchathani - Bangkok10h30m | 07:30 → 18:00 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 139Rapid | Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani10h00m | 19:40 → 05:40+1 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 140Rapid | Ubon Ratchathani - Bangkok10h20m | 20:30 → 06:50+1 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 141Rapid | Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani11h00m | 23:05 → 10:05+1 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 142Rapid | Ubon Ratchathani - Bangkok10h35m | 17:35 → 04:10+1 | - | 409 THB (US$ 12.11) | Book → |
| 167Rapid | Bangkok - Trang14h30m | 20:30 → 11:00+1 | - | 506 THB (US$ 14.99) | Book → |
| 168Rapid | Trang - Bangkok14h25m | 14:45 → 05:10+1 | - | 506 THB (US$ 14.99) | Book → |
| 169Rapid | Bangkok - Hat Yai15h48m | 17:30 → 09:18+1 | - | 542 THB (US$ 16.05) | Book → |
| 170Rapid | Hat Yai - Bangkok16h30m | 18:20 → 10:50+1 | - | 542 THB (US$ 16.05) | Book → |
| 171Rapid | Bangkok - Hat Yai14h40m | 15:10 → 05:50+1 | - | 542 THB (US$ 16.05) | Book → |
| 172Rapid | Hat Yai - Bangkok15h25m | 16:05 → 07:30+1 | - | 542 THB (US$ 16.05) | Book → |
| 173Rapid | Bangkok - Surat Thani10h36m | 20:10 → 06:46+1 | - | 436 THB (US$ 12.91) | Book → |
| 174Rapid | Surat Thani - Bangkok10h43m | 20:02 → 06:45+1 | - | 436 THB (US$ 12.91) | Book → |
| 887Rapid | Bangkok - Pattaya2h28m | 06:45 → 09:13 | 244 THB (US$ 7.23) | - | Book → |
| 888Rapid | Pattaya - Bangkok2h29m | 16:26 → 18:55 | 244 THB (US$ 7.23) | - | Book → |
Shorter trips on the same trains cost less: open the route for its own fares.
Air-conditioning or fan?
Second class seat cars are either air-conditioned or fan-cooled, and the table shows the fare of each. The difference in comfort is real, above all from March to June when it goes over 35 °C. YesMyTrips shows AC or fan for every seat: check it before you book.
What you get, in numbers.
Car specs
- Type
- Padded seats, open car
- Air-conditioning
- Air-conditioned or fan, depending on the car
- Seats per car
- 48-76
- Power
- Not guaranteed at the seat
- Showers
- None in the car
- Dining car
- Yes
- Luggage allowance
- Up to 40 kg per passenger
Window or aisle?
By day, take the window for the scenery. On the Northern line the mountains start after Phitsanulok. On the Southern line the Gulf coast runs alongside the track between Hua Hin and Chumphon. For the views, pick a seat on the left heading to Chiang Mai and on the right heading to Bangkok.
Picking the right seat.
The car has 48-76 seats depending on the train. On YesMyTrips, light blue seats are free and red ones are taken. On the official SRT site, green seats are free and pink or blue ones are taken. Your seat number is assigned when you book and printed on your ticket.
Travelling overnight?
For more than eight to ten hours at night, a berth changes everything: a second class sleeper costs a little more and saves you a hotel night.
When and how to book it.
SRT opens sales 90 days before departure, at 08:30 Bangkok time.
High season (November to February, Songkran in April)
Popular day trains fill up fast. On long trips, book on opening day, 90 days out, from 08:30.
Low season (May to October)
Less pressure than on the sleepers: one to two weeks before departure is usually enough. The countryside is green, but showers can spoil the view.
Missed the opening?
Look at the other day trains on the same date: several daily departures sell this class. If you are flexible on the time, there is often space left.
If it is sold out
On a short trip, a third class seat will do. For a night trip, a second class sleeper is a comfortable alternative.
Your date is not open yet? Book it ahead
Other ways to ride.
Third class seat
Bench seats, fans and open windows. The cheapest way to cross Thailand by train.
Classic second class sleeper
Open berths with curtains on the older trains. Cheaper, without the privacy of a cabin.
CNR second class sleeper
The same new carriages as an open car of 40 berths with curtains. Air-conditioned, bedding included.
Quick answers.
How much is a second class seat?
From 244 THB (US$ 7.23) to 672 THB (US$ 19.90) per seat, depending on distance and carriage. Bangkok - Chiang Mai: from 472 THB (US$ 13.98). Fares verified October 31, 2026, all fees included.
How far ahead can I book?
90 days before departure, from 08:30 Bangkok time. On shorter trips (under 60% of the line) the window can be shorter.
What is the difference between the AC seat and the fan seat?
The AC seat is in an air-conditioned car, comfortable even in the heat. The fan seat is in a car with ceiling fans and opening windows, for a slightly lower fare. You feel the difference most from March to June. Check the AC or fan mention before you confirm.
Is the Bangkok - Chiang Mai day train worth it?
Yes, if you like scenery. The daytime Special Express crosses the central plains in the morning and the northern mountains in the afternoon, all of which the night hides. You arrive in the evening rather than in the morning.
Are seats assigned?
Yes. The seat is in your name and assigned when you book. On YesMyTrips the car plan shows live, so you can choose window, aisle, and facing forward or not.
Are meals included?
No. The dining car is open to second class passengers. Station vendors are often better and cheaper, and bringing your own food is allowed.
Are there power sockets?
Not guaranteed at the seat, especially in fan cars. Charge your devices before you board or bring a power bank.
Sources & verification. Specs cross-checked against the SRT D-Ticket system.
Book your second class seat
Live availability, all fees included, official SRT e-ticket by email.
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