9h 23mFastestShort change: trains can be late
Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen by train
There is no direct train. You change trains once in Kaeng Khoi</strong> or <strong>Saraburi</strong> or <strong>Ayutthaya</strong> or <strong>Bangkok</strong> or <strong>Rangsit</strong> or <strong>Phachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP22 18:47 | Kaeng Khoi wait 1h 53m |
SP25 22:33 | 9h 23m | at booking | – |
| SP22 18:47 | Saraburi wait 1h 32m |
SP25 22:22 | 9h 23m | at booking | – |
| SP22 18:47 | Saraburi wait 2h 21m |
RP133 23:11 | 10h 23m | at booking | – |
| SP22 18:47 | Kaeng Khoi wait 2h 42m |
RP133 23:22 | 10h 23m | at booking | – |
| SP22 18:47 | Ayutthaya wait 1h 07m |
RP133 22:29 | 10h 23m | at booking | – |
| RP140 01:42 | Bangkok wait 1h 55m |
EX75 08:45 | 13h 48m | 326 THB | 720 THB |
| RP140 01:42 | Ayutthaya wait 4h 05m |
EX75 09:41 | 13h 48m | at booking | – |
| RP140 01:42 | Kaeng Khoi wait 6h 03m |
EX75 10:28 | 13h 48m | at booking | – |
| RP140 01:42 | Rangsit wait 2h 49m |
EX75 09:12 | 13h 48m | at booking | – |
| RP140 01:42 | Phachi wait 4h 45m |
EX75 09:58 | 13h 48m | at booking | – |
| RP140 01:42 | Saraburi wait 5h 35m |
EX75 10:17 | 13h 48m | at booking | – |
| RP136 12:52 | Bangkok wait 2h 25m |
SP25 20:25 | 15h 18m | 1,006 THB | 1,006 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.
9h 23mShort change: trains can be late
10h 23m
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Book SP22Day 1 18:47 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 20:50 SaraburiSP22 · Special Express · 2h 03m
- ⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 2h 21m at Saraburi
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Book RP133Day 1 23:11 Saraburi → Day 2 05:10 Khon KaenRP133 · Rapid · 5h 59m · 🌙 overnight
10h 23m
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Book SP22Day 1 18:47 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 20:40 Kaeng KhoiSP22 · Special Express · 1h 53m
- ⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 2h 42m at Kaeng Khoi
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Book RP133Day 1 23:22 Kaeng Khoi → Day 2 05:10 Khon KaenRP133 · Rapid · 5h 48m · 🌙 overnight
10h 23mShort change: trains can be late
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Book SP22Day 1 18:47 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 21:22 AyutthayaSP22 · Special Express · 2h 35m
- ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 1h 07m at Ayutthaya
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Book RP133Day 1 22:29 Ayutthaya → Day 2 05:10 Khon KaenRP133 · Rapid · 6h 41m · 🌙 overnight
13h 48mfrom 326 THBCheapestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 06:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)RP140 · Rapid · 5h 08m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB · berth 493 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book EX75Day 1 08:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 6h 45m · from 227 THB
13h 48m
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 05:36 AyutthayaRP140 · Rapid · 3h 54m · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 4h 05m at Ayutthaya
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Book EX75Day 1 09:41 Ayutthaya → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 5h 49m
13h 48m
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 04:25 Kaeng KhoiRP140 · Rapid · 2h 43m · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 6h 03m at Kaeng Khoi
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Book EX75Day 1 10:28 Kaeng Khoi → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 5h 02m
13h 48m
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 06:23 RangsitRP140 · Rapid · 4h 41m · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 2h 49m at Rangsit
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Book EX75Day 1 09:12 Rangsit → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 6h 18m
13h 48m
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 05:13 PhachiRP140 · Rapid · 3h 31m · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 4h 45m at Phachi
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Book EX75Day 1 09:58 Phachi → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 5h 32m
13h 48m
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Book RP140Day 1 01:42 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 04:42 SaraburiRP140 · Rapid · 3h · 🌙 overnight
- ⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 5h 35m at Saraburi
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Book EX75Day 1 10:17 Saraburi → Day 1 15:30 Khon KaenEX75 · Express · 5h 13m
15h 18mfrom 1,006 THB
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Book RP136Day 1 12:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)RP136 · Rapid · 5h 08m · from 99 THB
- ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 25m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
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Book SP25Day 1 20:25 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 04:10 Khon KaenSP25 · Special Express · 7h 45m · 🌙 overnight · from 907 THB · berth 907 THB
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: Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima · all connections
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen?
No. You change trains once, in Kaeng Khoi or Saraburi or Ayutthaya or Bangkok or Rangsit or Phachi, and book each train as a separate ticket.
What is the fastest way from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen by train?
Take SP22 at 18:47, change in Kaeng Khoi and continue on SP25. The whole trip takes about 9h 23m, including 1h 53m to change trains.
What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen?
From about 326 THB per adult in total, on RP140 and EX75 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.