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Chiang Mai Hotel map and travel info

Getting there

Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.

Planes
Chiang Mai is served by dozens of regional airlines from cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Mandalay, Singapore, Hong Kong, Luang Prabang and Kunming. Thailand’s northern capital is also a major hub for domestic flights.
Trains
The train trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is the most gorgeous rail journey in the country (www.railway.co.th). Six trains a day rattle along this route, which takes 10 to 12 hours. Daytime trains will give you a chance to absorb the changing landscape, but the sleeper services are excellent – private two-berth cabins in first class. The train food is poor, but many hotels in Bangkok and Chiang Mai will be happy to pack you a picnic.
Automobiles
Chiang Mai’s compact centre can easily be navigated on foot, but if you want to venture further afield, it’s best to rent a car. For a luxe ride, book through the Limousine Express Group, which offers both set tours and a day rate (www.limousinethailand.com).