Nong Khai to Surin by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Saraburi or Kaeng Khoi or Ayutthaya or Rangsit or Phachi or Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.

Cheapest 433 THB EX76 + RP139 · 20h 45m Fastest 15h 54m RP134 + SP21 · 15h 54m Sleep on the train 1,176 THB SP26 + RP135 · 19h 27m · berth fare

Day you leave Nong KhaiThe second train's date is set for you.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP134 20:15	Saraburi wait 2h 04m	SP21 07:33	15h 54m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Kaeng Khoi wait 2h 30m	SP21 07:44	15h 54m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Ayutthaya wait 2h 34m	SP21 06:58	16h 29m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Rangsit wait 1h 33m	SP21 06:36	16h 29m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Kaeng Khoi wait 4h 15m	RP135 09:29	18h 52m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Saraburi wait 3h 48m	RP135 09:17	18h 52m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Ayutthaya wait 2h 13m	RP135 08:27	18h 52m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Phachi wait 2h 56m	RP135 08:50	18h 52m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Bangkok wait 1h 40m	RP135 07:10	19h 27m	1,176 THB	1,176 THB
SP26 19:40	Rangsit wait 2h 35m	RP135 07:38	19h 27m	at booking	–
EX76 06:30	Bangkok wait 4h 20m	RP139 19:40	20h 45m	433 THB	878 THB
EX76 06:30	Ayutthaya wait 6h 22m	RP139 20:46	20h 45m	at booking	–

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.

15h 54mFastest

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:29 Saraburi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 14m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 2h 04m at Saraburi
Day 2 07:33 Saraburi → Day 2 12:09 Surin

SP21 · Special Express · 4h 36m

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15h 54m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:14 Kaeng Khoi

RP134 · Rapid · 8h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 2h 30m at Kaeng Khoi
Day 2 07:44 Kaeng Khoi → Day 2 12:09 Surin

SP21 · Special Express · 4h 25m

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16h 29m

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 04:24 Ayutthaya

SP26 · Special Express · 8h 44m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 34m at Ayutthaya
Day 2 06:58 Ayutthaya → Day 2 12:09 Surin

SP21 · Special Express · 5h 11m

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16h 29mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:03 Rangsit

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 23m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h 33m at Rangsit
Day 2 06:36 Rangsit → Day 2 12:09 Surin

SP21 · Special Express · 5h 33m

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18h 52m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:14 Kaeng Khoi

RP134 · Rapid · 8h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 4h 15m at Kaeng Khoi
Day 2 09:29 Kaeng Khoi → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 5h 38m

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18h 52m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:29 Saraburi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 14m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 3h 48m at Saraburi
Day 2 09:17 Saraburi → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 5h 50m

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18h 52m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 06:14 Ayutthaya

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 13m at Ayutthaya
Day 2 08:27 Ayutthaya → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 6h 40m

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18h 52m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:54 Phachi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 39m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 2h 56m at Phachi
Day 2 08:50 Phachi → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 6h 17m

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19h 27mfrom 1,176 THBSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 994 THB · berth 994 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 7h 57m · from 182 THB

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19h 27m

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:03 Rangsit

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 23m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 2h 35m at Rangsit
Day 2 07:38 Rangsit → Day 2 15:07 Surin

RP135 · Rapid · 7h 29m

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20h 45mfrom 433 THBCheapest

Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX76 · Express · 8h 50m · from 251 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 03:15 Surin

RP139 · Rapid · 7h 35m · 🌙 overnight · from 182 THB · berth 627 THB

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20h 45m

Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 14:24 Ayutthaya

EX76 · Express · 7h 54m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 6h 22m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 20:46 Ayutthaya → Day 2 03:15 Surin

RP139 · Rapid · 6h 29m · 🌙 overnight

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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.

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nong Khai to Surin?

No. You change trains once, in Saraburi or Kaeng Khoi or Ayutthaya or Rangsit or Phachi or Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

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

Take RP134 at 20:15, change in Saraburi and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 15h 54m, including 2h 04m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nong Khai to Surin?

From about 433 THB per adult in total, on EX76 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.