Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 6 good connections.

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 1h 17m but costs 144 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
RP168 01:26Bangkok
wait 1h
SP21 06:108h 35m 437 THB 823 THB
SP38 05:17Bangkok
wait 1h 25m
EX71 10:359h 08m 433 THB 859 THB
EX86 02:20Bangkok
wait 1h
RP135 07:109h 52m 293 THB 719 THB
SP40 14:36Bangkok
wait 1h 35m
RP139 19:409h 53m 429 THB 823 THB
SP40 14:36Bangkok
wait 3h
SP23 21:0510h 49m 1,143 THB 1,143 THB
SP40 14:36Bangkok
wait 5h
RP141 23:0513h 35m 429 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.

8h 35mfrom 437 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 01:26 Hua Hin → Day 1 05:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP168 · Rapid · 3h 44m · 🌙 overnight · from 94 THB · berth 480 THB
    Book RP168
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 1 10:01 Nakhon Ratchasima
    SP21 · Special Express · 3h 51m · from 343 THB
    Book SP21
9h 08mfrom 433 THBShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 05:17 Hua Hin → Day 1 09:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    SP38 · Special Express · 3h 53m · 🌙 overnight · from 234 THB · berth 660 THB
    Book SP38
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 10:35 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 1 14:25 Nakhon Ratchasima
    EX71 · Express · 3h 50m · from 199 THB
    Book EX71
9h 52mfrom 293 THBCheapestShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 02:20 Hua Hin → Day 1 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX86 · Express · 3h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 194 THB · berth 620 THB
    Book EX86
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 1 12:12 Nakhon Ratchasima
    RP135 · Rapid · 5h 02m · from 99 THB
    Book RP135
9h 53mfrom 429 THBShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 14:36 Hua Hin → Day 1 18:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    SP40 · Special Express · 3h 29m · from 330 THB
    Book SP40
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 00:29 Nakhon Ratchasima
    RP139 · Rapid · 4h 49m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB · berth 493 THB
    Book RP139
10h 49mfrom 1,143 THB
  1. Day 1 14:36 Hua Hin → Day 1 18:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    SP40 · Special Express · 3h 29m · from 330 THB
    Book SP40
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 21:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 01:25 Nakhon Ratchasima
    SP23 · Special Express · 4h 20m · 🌙 overnight · from 813 THB · berth 813 THB
    Book SP23
13h 35mfrom 429 THB
  1. Day 1 14:36 Hua Hin → Day 1 18:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    SP40 · Special Express · 3h 29m · from 330 THB
    Book SP40
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 5h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 23:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 04:11 Nakhon Ratchasima
    RP141 · Rapid · 5h 06m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB
    Book RP141

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See also: night trains · return: Nakhon Ratchasima to Hua Hin · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima?

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

What is the fastest way from Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima by train?

Take RP168 at 01:26, change in Bangkok and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 8h 35m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima?

From about 293 THB per adult in total, on EX86 and RP135 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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