Hat Yai to Udon Thani by train

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 1h 23m but costs 773 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
RP170 18:20Bangkok
wait 9h 25m
SP25 20:2535h 19m 1,235 THB 1,800 THB
RP170 18:20Bangkok
wait 10h 25m
RP133 21:2536h 42m 462 THB 1,560 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.

35h 19mfrom 1,235 THBFastestSleep on the train
  1. Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 10:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP170 · Rapid · 16h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB
    Book RP170
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 9h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 20:25 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 05:39 Udon Thani
    SP25 · Special Express · 9h 14m · 🌙 overnight · from 977 THB · berth 977 THB
    Book SP25
36h 42mfrom 462 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 18:20 Hat Yai → Day 2 10:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP170 · Rapid · 16h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB
    Book RP170
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 10h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 21:25 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 07:02 Udon Thani
    RP133 · Rapid · 9h 37m · 🌙 overnight · from 204 THB · berth 737 THB
    Book RP133

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See also: night trains · return: Udon Thani to Hat Yai · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Hat Yai to Udon Thani?

No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

What is the fastest way from Hat Yai to Udon Thani by train?

Take RP170 at 18:20, change in Bangkok and continue on SP25. The whole trip takes about 35h 19m, including 9h 25m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Hat Yai to Udon Thani?

From about 462 THB per adult in total, on RP170 and RP133 in the cheapest available class.

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.

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