Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surin 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 11h 38m but costs 40 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
EX86 16:00Bangkok
wait 1h
RP135 07:1023h 07m 464 THB 1,047 THB
RP174 16:30Bangkok
wait 3h 50m
EX71 10:3524h 38m 464 THB 1,007 THB
RP174 16:30Bangkok
wait 12h 55m
RP139 19:4034h 45m 424 THB 1,412 THB
RP174 16:30Bangkok
wait 14h 20m
SP23 21:0535h 17m 1,139 THB 1,682 THB
RP174 16:30Bangkok
wait 16h 20m
RP141 23:0538h 50m 424 THB 967 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.

23h 07mfrom 464 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 16:00 Nakhon Si Thammarat → Day 2 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX86 · Express · 14h 10m · 🌙 overnight · from 282 THB · berth 865 THB
    Book EX86
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 15:07 Surin
    RP135 · Rapid · 7h 57m · from 182 THB
    Book RP135
24h 38mfrom 464 THB
  1. Day 1 16:30 Nakhon Si Thammarat → Day 2 06:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP174 · Rapid · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 242 THB · berth 785 THB
    Book RP174
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 10:35 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 17:08 Surin
    EX71 · Express · 6h 33m · from 222 THB
    Book EX71
34h 45mfrom 424 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 16:30 Nakhon Si Thammarat → Day 2 06:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP174 · Rapid · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 242 THB · berth 785 THB
    Book RP174
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 03:15 Surin
    RP139 · Rapid · 7h 35m · 🌙 overnight · from 182 THB · berth 627 THB
    Book RP139
35h 17mfrom 1,139 THB
  1. Day 1 16:30 Nakhon Si Thammarat → Day 2 06:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP174 · Rapid · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 242 THB · berth 785 THB
    Book RP174
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 14h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 21:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 03:47 Surin
    SP23 · Special Express · 6h 42m · 🌙 overnight · from 897 THB · berth 897 THB
    Book SP23
38h 50mfrom 424 THB
  1. Day 1 16:30 Nakhon Si Thammarat → Day 2 06:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP174 · Rapid · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 242 THB · berth 785 THB
    Book RP174
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 16h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 23:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 07:20 Surin
    RP141 · Rapid · 8h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 182 THB
    Book RP141

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See also: night trains · return: Surin to Nakhon Si Thammarat · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surin?

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

What is the fastest way from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surin by train?

Take EX86 at 16:00, change in Bangkok and continue on RP135. The whole trip takes about 23h 07m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surin?

From about 424 THB per adult in total, on RP174 and RP139 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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