Nakhon Ratchasima to Surat Thani by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 11 good connections.

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 2h 57m but costs 180 THB more than the cheapest one.

Compare all connections

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.

14h 57mfrom 495 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 01:49 Surat Thani

   SP37 · Special Express · 9h 39m · 🌙 overnight · from 296 THB · berth 804 THB
   Book SP37

14h 57mfrom 1,003 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 01:49 Surat Thani

   SP45 · Special Express · 9h 39m · 🌙 overnight · from 804 THB · berth 804 THB
   Book SP45

15h 28mfrom 1,203 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 02:20 Surat Thani

   SP31 · Special Express · 9h 30m · 🌙 overnight · from 1,004 THB · berth 1,004 THB
   Book SP31

16h 06mfrom 1,337 THB

1. Day 1 00:14 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 04:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

   SP24 · Special Express · 4h 36m · 🌙 overnight · from 813 THB · berth 813 THB
   Book SP24
2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 1 16:20 Surat Thani

   SP43 · Special Express · 8h 50m · from 524 THB
   Book SP43

17h 14mfrom 415 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 04:06 Surat Thani

   RP169 · Rapid · 10h 36m · 🌙 overnight · from 216 THB · berth 724 THB
   Book RP169

17h 31mfrom 355 THBShort change: trains can be late

1. Day 1 12:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

   RP136 · Rapid · 5h 08m · from 99 THB
   Book RP136
2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 19:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:23 Surat Thani

   EX85 · Express · 10h 33m · 🌙 overnight · from 256 THB · berth 804 THB
   Book EX85

17h 54mfrom 315 THBCheapest

1. Day 1 12:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

   RP136 · Rapid · 5h 08m · from 99 THB
   Book RP136
2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 10m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 20:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:46 Surat Thani

   RP173 · Rapid · 10h 36m · 🌙 overnight · from 216 THB · berth 724 THB
   Book RP173

18h 06mfrom 455 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 3h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 18:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 04:58 Surat Thani

   EX83 · Express · 10h 08m · 🌙 overnight · from 256 THB · berth 804 THB
   Book EX83

18h 24mfrom 315 THB

1. Day 1 12:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

   RP136 · Rapid · 5h 08m · from 99 THB
   Book RP136
2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 30m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 20:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 07:16 Surat Thani

   RP167 · Rapid · 10h 46m · 🌙 overnight · from 216 THB · berth 724 THB
   Book RP167

18h 58mfrom 623 THB

1. Day 1 12:52 Nakhon Ratchasima → Day 1 18:00 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

   RP136 · Rapid · 5h 08m · from 99 THB
   Book RP136
2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
3. Day 1 22:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 07:50 Surat Thani

   SP39 · Special Express · 9h · 🌙 overnight · from 524 THB
   Book SP39

23h 29mfrom 315 THB

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 01:11 Surat Thani

   RP171 · Rapid · 10h 01m · 🌙 overnight · from 216 THB · berth 724 THB
   Book RP171

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: Surat Thani to Nakhon Ratchasima · all connections