Pattaya 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 2 good connections.

Cheapest 694 THB RP888 + SP39 · 15h 24m Fastest 15h 24m RP888 + SP39 · 15h 24m · from 694 THB

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 3h 55m	SP39 22:50	15h 24m	694 THB	–
RP888 16:26	Bangkok wait 12h 35m	SP43 07:30	23h 54m	694 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.

15h 24mfrom 694 THBCheapestFastest

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 3h 55m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
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 54mfrom 694 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 12h 35m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 07:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 16:20 Surat Thani

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

Book SP43

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 Surat Thani?

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

What is the fastest way from Pattaya to Surat Thani by train?

Take RP888 at 16:26, change in Bangkok and continue on SP39. The whole trip takes about 15h 24m, including 3h 55m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Pattaya to Surat Thani?

From about 694 THB per adult in total, on RP888 and SP39 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.