Nong Khai 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 9h but costs 885 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
EX76 06:30Bangkok
wait 1h 30m
SP31 16:5024h 35m 1,354 THB 1,354 THB
EX76 06:30Bangkok
wait 2h 10m
RP169 17:3026h 48m 509 THB 1,074 THB
RP134 20:15Bangkok
wait 7h 50m
RP171 15:1033h 35m 469 THB 1,577 THB
RP134 20:15Bangkok
wait 8h 50m
SP37 16:1034h 20m 549 THB 1,657 THB
RP134 20:15Bangkok
wait 8h 50m
SP45 16:1034h 20m 1,114 THB 1,657 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.

24h 35mfrom 1,354 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late
  1. Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX76 · Express · 8h 50m · from 251 THB
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 30m 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
26h 48mfrom 509 THB
  1. Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    EX76 · Express · 8h 50m · from 251 THB
    Book EX76
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 10m 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
33h 35mfrom 469 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 07:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP134 · Rapid · 11h 05m · 🌙 overnight · from 211 THB · berth 754 THB
    Book RP134
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 7h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 15:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 05:50 Hat Yai
    RP171 · Rapid · 14h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB
    Book RP171
34h 20mfrom 549 THB
  1. Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 07:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP134 · Rapid · 11h 05m · 🌙 overnight · from 211 THB · berth 754 THB
    Book RP134
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 06:35 Hat Yai
    SP37 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 338 THB · berth 903 THB
    Book SP37
34h 20mfrom 1,114 THB
  1. Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 07:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
    RP134 · Rapid · 11h 05m · 🌙 overnight · from 211 THB · berth 754 THB
    Book RP134
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 50m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
  3. Day 2 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 06:35 Hat Yai
    SP45 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 903 THB · berth 903 THB
    Book SP45

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See also: night trains · return: Hat Yai to Nong Khai · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nong Khai to Hat Yai?

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

What is the fastest way from Nong Khai to Hat Yai by train?

Take EX76 at 06:30, change in Bangkok and continue on SP31. The whole trip takes about 24h 35m, including 1h 30m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nong Khai to Hat Yai?

From about 469 THB per adult in total, on RP134 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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