Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Ratchasima by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 4 good connections.

Cheapest 468 THB SP38 + RP139 · 34h 14m Fastest 24h 10m SP38 + EX71 · 24h 10m · from 568 THB Sleep on the train 1,215 THB SP38 + EX71 · 24h 10m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 10h 04m but costs 100 THB more than the cheapest one.

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

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 1h 30m	EX71 10:35	24h 10m	568 THB	1,215 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 10h 35m	RP139 19:40	34h 14m	468 THB	1,509 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 12h	SP23 21:05	35h 10m	1,182 THB	1,829 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 14h	RP141 23:05	37h 56m	468 THB	1,115 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 10mfrom 568 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 09:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP38 · Special Express · 18h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 369 THB · berth 1,016 THB

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 30m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 10:35 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 14:25 Nakhon Ratchasima

EX71 · Express · 3h 50m · from 199 THB

Book EX71

34h 14mfrom 468 THBCheapest

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 09:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP38 · Special Express · 18h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 369 THB · berth 1,016 THB

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 10h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 00:29 Nakhon Ratchasima

RP139 · Rapid · 4h 49m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB · berth 493 THB

Book RP139

35h 10mfrom 1,182 THB

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 09:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP38 · Special Express · 18h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 369 THB · berth 1,016 THB

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 21:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 01:25 Nakhon Ratchasima

SP23 · Special Express · 4h 20m · 🌙 overnight · from 813 THB · berth 813 THB

Book SP23

37h 56mfrom 468 THB

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 09:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP38 · Special Express · 18h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 369 THB · berth 1,016 THB

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 14h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 23:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 04:11 Nakhon Ratchasima

RP141 · Rapid · 5h 06m · 🌙 overnight · from 99 THB

Book RP141

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 Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Ratchasima?

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

What is the fastest way from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Ratchasima by train?

Take SP38 at 14:15, change in Bangkok and continue on EX71. The whole trip takes about 24h 10m, including 1h 30m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Ratchasima?

From about 468 THB per adult in total, on SP38 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.