Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 5 good connections.

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 8h 25m but costs 180 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
EX72 10:52Bangkok
wait 1h 15m
SP37 16:1019h 43m 537 THB 1,102 THB
EX72 10:52Bangkok
wait 1h 15m
SP45 16:1019h 43m 1,102 THB 1,102 THB
EX72 10:52Bangkok
wait 1h 55m
SP31 16:5020h 13m 1,302 THB 1,302 THB
EX72 10:52Bangkok
wait 2h 35m
RP169 17:3022h 26m 457 THB 1,022 THB
RP140 01:42Bangkok
wait 8h 20m
RP171 15:1028h 08m 357 THB 1,316 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.

19h 43mfrom 537 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 10:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX72 · Express · 4h 03m · from 199 THB
    Book EX72
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:35 Hat Yai
    SP37 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 338 THB · berth 903 THB
    Book SP37
19h 43mfrom 1,102 THBShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 10:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX72 · Express · 4h 03m · from 199 THB
    Book EX72
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:35 Hat Yai
    SP45 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 903 THB · berth 903 THB
    Book SP45
20h 13mfrom 1,302 THBShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 10:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX72 · Express · 4h 03m · from 199 THB
    Book EX72
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 16:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 07:05 Hat Yai
    SP31 · Special Express · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 1,103 THB · berth 1,103 THB
    Book SP31
22h 26mfrom 457 THB
  1. Day 1 10:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX72 · Express · 4h 03m · from 199 THB
    Book EX72
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 17:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 09:18 Hat Yai
    RP169 · Rapid · 15h 48m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB
    Book RP169
28h 08mfrom 357 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 06:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP140 · Rapid · 5h 08m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB · berth 493 THB
    Book RP140
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 1 15:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 05:50 Hat Yai
    RP171 · Rapid · 14h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB
    Book RP171

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See also: night trains · return: Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai?

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

What is the fastest way from Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai by train?

Take EX72 at 10:52, change in Bangkok and continue on SP37. The whole trip takes about 19h 43m, including 1h 15m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai?

From about 357 THB per adult in total, on RP140 and RP171 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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