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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 23:25 Surat ThaniRP170 · Rapid · 5h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 105 THB · berth 506 THB
- ⏱ Change in Surat Thani: wait 6h 48m at Surat Thani
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Book EX85Day 2 06:23 Surat Thani → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 3h 32m · 🌙 overnight
Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by train
There is no direct train. You change trains once in Surat Thani</strong> or <strong>Thung Song</strong> or <strong>Chumphon</strong> or <strong>Lang Suan</strong> or <strong>Chaiya</strong> or <strong>Khao Chum Thong and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.
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| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP170 18:20 | Surat Thani wait 6h 48m |
EX85 06:23 | 15h 35m | at booking | 506 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Thung Song wait 11h |
EX85 08:30 | 15h 35m | at booking | 460 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Chumphon wait 1h 11m |
EX85 03:43 | 15h 35m | at booking | 642 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Lang Suan wait 3h 30m |
EX85 04:54 | 15h 35m | at booking | 622 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Chaiya wait 5h 39m |
EX85 05:50 | 15h 35m | at booking | 600 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Khao Chum Thong wait 12h 12m |
EX85 09:14 | 15h 35m | at booking | 430 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Thung Song wait 11h 34m |
RP173 09:04 | 16h | at booking | 460 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Khao Chum Thong wait 12h 39m |
RP173 09:41 | 16h | at booking | 430 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Surat Thani wait 7h 11m |
RP173 06:46 | 16h | at booking | 506 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Chaiya wait 6h 01m |
RP173 06:12 | 16h | at booking | 600 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Lang Suan wait 3h 47m |
RP173 05:11 | 16h | at booking | 622 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Chumphon wait 1h 30m |
RP173 04:02 | 16h | at booking | 642 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.
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 21:20 Thung SongRP170 · Rapid · 3h 10m · 🌙 overnight · from 85 THB · berth 460 THB
- ⏱ Change in Thung Song: wait 11h at Thung Song
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Book EX85Day 2 08:30 Thung Song → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 1h 25m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 02:22 ChumphonRP170 · Rapid · 8h 12m · 🌙 overnight · from 189 THB · berth 642 THB
- ⏱ Change in Chumphon: wait 1h 11m at Chumphon
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Book EX85Day 2 03:43 Chumphon → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 6h 12m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 01:14 Lang SuanRP170 · Rapid · 7h 04m · 🌙 overnight · from 180 THB · berth 622 THB
- ⏱ Change in Lang Suan: wait 3h 30m at Lang Suan
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Book EX85Day 2 04:54 Lang Suan → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 5h 01m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 00:01 ChaiyaRP170 · Rapid · 5h 51m · 🌙 overnight · from 171 THB · berth 600 THB
- ⏱ Change in Chaiya: wait 5h 39m at Chaiya
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Book EX85Day 2 05:50 Chaiya → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 4h 05m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 20:52 Khao Chum ThongRP170 · Rapid · 2h 42m · 🌙 overnight · from 61 THB · berth 430 THB
- ⏱ Change in Khao Chum Thong: wait 12h 12m at Khao Chum Thong
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Book EX85Day 2 09:14 Khao Chum Thong → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si ThammaratEX85 · Express · 0h 41m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 21:20 Thung SongRP170 · Rapid · 3h 10m · 🌙 overnight · from 85 THB · berth 460 THB
- ⏱ Change in Thung Song: wait 11h 34m at Thung Song
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Book RP173Day 2 09:04 Thung Song → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 1h 16m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 20:52 Khao Chum ThongRP170 · Rapid · 2h 42m · 🌙 overnight · from 61 THB · berth 430 THB
- ⏱ Change in Khao Chum Thong: wait 12h 39m at Khao Chum Thong
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Book RP173Day 2 09:41 Khao Chum Thong → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 0h 39m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 1 23:25 Surat ThaniRP170 · Rapid · 5h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 105 THB · berth 506 THB
- ⏱ Change in Surat Thani: wait 7h 11m at Surat Thani
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Book RP173Day 2 06:46 Surat Thani → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 3h 34m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 00:01 ChaiyaRP170 · Rapid · 5h 51m · 🌙 overnight · from 171 THB · berth 600 THB
- ⏱ Change in Chaiya: wait 6h 01m at Chaiya
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Book RP173Day 2 06:12 Chaiya → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 4h 08m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 01:14 Lang SuanRP170 · Rapid · 7h 04m · 🌙 overnight · from 180 THB · berth 622 THB
- ⏱ Change in Lang Suan: wait 3h 47m at Lang Suan
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Book RP173Day 2 05:11 Lang Suan → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 5h 09m · 🌙 overnight
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Book RP170Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 02:22 ChumphonRP170 · Rapid · 8h 12m · 🌙 overnight · from 189 THB · berth 642 THB
- ⏱ Change in Chumphon: wait 1h 30m at Chumphon
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Book RP173Day 2 04:02 Chumphon → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si ThammaratRP173 · Rapid · 6h 18m · 🌙 overnight
Good to know
- Each train is a separate ticket. Book the first train, then the second train for the day it leaves.
- Leave at least 2–3 hours to change trains. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, often run late, and a missed connection is not refunded.
- Most long-distance trains in Bangkok use Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, so you usually change in the same building.
- Times and fares come from our timetable and can change. The booking page shows the live times, seats and fares.
See also: night trains · return: Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai · all connections
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat?
No. You change trains once, in Surat Thani or Thung Song or Chumphon or Lang Suan or Chaiya or Khao Chum Thong, and book each train as a separate ticket.
What is the fastest way from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by train?
Take RP170 at 18:20, change in Surat Thani and continue on EX85. The whole trip takes about 15h 35m, including 6h 48m to change trains.
How much time should I leave to change trains?
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.
