There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 4 good connections.
⚖️ The fastest connection saves 9h 52m but costs 120 THB more than the cheapest one.
| 1st train | Change at | 2nd train | Total time | Fare from | With berths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP38 18:05 | Bangkok wait 1h |
EX71 10:35 | 23h 03m | 560 THB | 1,165 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 8h 40m |
RP139 19:40 | 32h 55m | 440 THB | 1,450 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 10h 05m |
SP23 21:05 | 33h 27m | 1,155 THB | 1,720 THB |
| RP170 18:20 | Bangkok wait 12h 05m |
RP141 23:05 | 37h | 440 THB | 1,005 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: Surin to Hat Yai · all connections
No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.
Take SP38 at 18:05, change in Bangkok and continue on EX71. The whole trip takes about 23h 03m, including 1h to change trains.
From about 440 THB per adult in total, on RP170 and RP139 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.