Pattaya to Khon Kaen by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 2 good connections.

Cheapest 357 THB RP888 + RP133 · 12h 44m Fastest 12h 44m RP888 + RP133 · 12h 44m · from 357 THB Sleep on the train 847 THB RP888 + RP133 · 12h 44m · berth fare

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

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP888 16:26	Bangkok wait 2h 30m	RP133 21:25	12h 44m	357 THB	847 THB
RP888 16:26	Bangkok wait 13h 50m	EX75 08:45	23h 04m	397 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.

12h 44mfrom 357 THBCheapestFastestSleep on the train

Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB

Book RP888
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 30m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
Day 1 21:25 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 05:10 Khon Kaen

RP133 · Rapid · 7h 45m · 🌙 overnight · from 187 THB · berth 677 THB

Book RP133

23h 04mfrom 397 THB

Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB

Book RP888
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 13h 50m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 08:45 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 15:30 Khon Kaen

EX75 · Express · 6h 45m · from 227 THB

Book EX75

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 Pattaya to Khon Kaen?

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

What is the fastest way from Pattaya to Khon Kaen by train?

Take RP888 at 16:26, change in Bangkok and continue on RP133. The whole trip takes about 12h 44m, including 2h 30m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Pattaya to Khon Kaen?

From about 357 THB per adult in total, on RP888 and RP133 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.