There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 2 good connections.
⚖️ The fastest connection saves 0h 25m but costs 40 THB more than the cheapest one.
| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 2h 10m |
EX85 19:50 | 26h 25m | 840 THB | 1,423 THB |
| SP8 07:30 | Bangkok wait 2h 30m |
RP173 20:10 | 26h 50m | 800 THB | 1,343 THB |
Fares are per adult for the cheapest class we know on each train. "With berths" uses a sleeper berth on the overnight train(s). Live fares show when you book.
See also: night trains · return: Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Mai · all connections
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
Take SP8 at 07:30, change in Bangkok and continue on EX85. The whole trip takes about 26h 25m, including 2h 10m to change trains.
From about 800 THB per adult in total, on SP8 and RP173 in the cheapest available class.
At least one hour at the same station. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, are often late, so a wait of 2–3 hours is safer. If you change between Hua Lamphong and Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok, allow extra time to cross the city.