Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Si Thammarat by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Thung Song or Surat Thani or Chumphon or Pathio or Lang Suan or Chaiya and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.

Fastest 19h 40m SP38 + EX85 · 19h 40m

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

Compare all connections

1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 14:15	Thung Song wait 11h 38m	EX85 08:30	19h 40m	at booking	–
SP38 14:15	Surat Thani wait 7h 36m	EX85 06:23	19h 40m	at booking	–
SP38 14:15	Chumphon wait 2h 26m	EX85 03:43	19h 40m	at booking	–
SP38 14:15	Surat Thani wait 7h 59m	RP173 06:46	20h 05m	at booking	–
SP38 14:15	Chumphon wait 2h 45m	RP173 04:02	20h 05m	at booking	–
SP38 14:15	Thung Song wait 12h 12m	RP173 09:04	20h 05m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Pathio wait 2h 22m	EX85 02:50	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Lang Suan wait 6h 27m	EX85 04:54	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Chaiya wait 8h 22m	EX85 05:50	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Lang Suan wait 6h 44m	RP173 05:11	22h 10m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Pathio wait 2h 48m	RP173 03:16	22h 10m	at booking	–
RP172 12:10	Chaiya wait 8h 44m	RP173 06:12	22h 10m	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.

19h 40mFastest

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 20:52 Thung Song

SP38 · Special Express · 6h 37m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Thung Song: wait 11h 38m at Thung Song
Day 2 08:30 Thung Song → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 1h 25m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

19h 40m

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 22:47 Surat Thani

SP38 · Special Express · 8h 32m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Surat Thani: wait 7h 36m at Surat Thani
Day 2 06:23 Surat Thani → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 3h 32m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

19h 40m

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 01:17 Chumphon

SP38 · Special Express · 11h 02m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Chumphon: wait 2h 26m at Chumphon
Day 2 03:43 Chumphon → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 6h 12m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

20h 05m

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 22:47 Surat Thani

SP38 · Special Express · 8h 32m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Surat Thani: wait 7h 59m at Surat Thani
Day 2 06:46 Surat Thani → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 3h 34m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

20h 05m

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 01:17 Chumphon

SP38 · Special Express · 11h 02m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Chumphon: wait 2h 45m at Chumphon
Day 2 04:02 Chumphon → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 6h 18m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

20h 05m

Day 1 14:15 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 20:52 Thung Song

SP38 · Special Express · 6h 37m · 🌙 overnight

Book SP38
⏱ Change in Thung Song: wait 12h 12m at Thung Song
Day 2 09:04 Thung Song → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 1h 16m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

21h 45m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 00:28 Pathio

RP172 · Rapid · 12h 18m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Pathio: wait 2h 22m, from Pathio to Map Ammarit (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 02:50 Map Ammarit → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 7h 05m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

21h 45m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 22:27 Lang Suan

RP172 · Rapid · 10h 17m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Lang Suan: wait 6h 27m at Lang Suan
Day 2 04:54 Lang Suan → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 5h 01m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

21h 45m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 21:28 Chaiya

RP172 · Rapid · 9h 18m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Chaiya: wait 8h 22m at Chaiya
Day 2 05:50 Chaiya → Day 2 09:55 Nakhon Si Thammarat

EX85 · Express · 4h 05m · 🌙 overnight

Book EX85

22h 10m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 22:27 Lang Suan

RP172 · Rapid · 10h 17m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Lang Suan: wait 6h 44m at Lang Suan
Day 2 05:11 Lang Suan → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 5h 09m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

22h 10m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 2 00:28 Pathio

RP172 · Rapid · 12h 18m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Pathio: wait 2h 48m, from Pathio to Map Ammarit (allow time to cross the city)
Day 2 03:16 Map Ammarit → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 7h 04m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

22h 10m

Day 1 12:10 Sungai Kolok → Day 1 21:28 Chaiya

RP172 · Rapid · 9h 18m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP172
⏱ Change in Chaiya: wait 8h 44m at Chaiya
Day 2 06:12 Chaiya → Day 2 10:20 Nakhon Si Thammarat

RP173 · Rapid · 4h 08m · 🌙 overnight

Book RP173

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 Si Thammarat?

No. You change trains once, in Thung Song or Surat Thani or Chumphon or Pathio or Lang Suan or Chaiya, and book each train as a separate ticket.

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

Take SP38 at 14:15, change in Thung Song and continue on EX85. The whole trip takes about 19h 40m, including 11h 38m to change trains.

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.