Surin to Hat Yai by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 5 good connections.

Cheapest 440 THB RP140 + RP171 · 30h 54m Fastest 22h 21m EX72 + SP37 · 22h 21m · from 560 THB Sleep on the train 1,125 THB EX72 + SP37 · 22h 21m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 8h 33m but costs 120 THB more than the cheapest one.

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

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
EX72 08:14	Bangkok wait 1h 15m	SP37 16:10	22h 21m	560 THB	1,125 THB
EX72 08:14	Bangkok wait 1h 15m	SP45 16:10	22h 21m	1,125 THB	1,125 THB
EX72 08:14	Bangkok wait 1h 55m	SP31 16:50	22h 51m	1,325 THB	1,325 THB
EX72 08:14	Bangkok wait 2h 35m	RP169 17:30	25h 04m	480 THB	1,045 THB
RP140 22:56	Bangkok wait 8h 20m	RP171 15:10	30h 54m	440 THB	1,450 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.

22h 21mfrom 560 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX72 · Express · 6h 41m · from 222 THB

Book EX72
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:35 Hat Yai

SP37 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 338 THB · berth 903 THB

Book SP37

22h 21mfrom 1,125 THBShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX72 · Express · 6h 41m · from 222 THB

Book EX72
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 16:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:35 Hat Yai

SP45 · Special Express · 14h 25m · 🌙 overnight · from 903 THB · berth 903 THB

Book SP45

22h 51mfrom 1,325 THBShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX72 · Express · 6h 41m · from 222 THB

Book EX72
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 16:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 07:05 Hat Yai

SP31 · Special Express · 14h 15m · 🌙 overnight · from 1,103 THB · berth 1,103 THB

Book SP31

25h 04mfrom 480 THB

Day 1 08:14 Surin → Day 1 14:55 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX72 · Express · 6h 41m · from 222 THB

Book EX72
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 17:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 09:18 Hat Yai

RP169 · Rapid · 15h 48m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB

Book RP169

30h 54mfrom 440 THBCheapest

Day 1 22:56 Surin → Day 2 06:50 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP140 · Rapid · 7h 54m · 🌙 overnight · from 182 THB · berth 627 THB

Book RP140
⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 15:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 3 05:50 Hat Yai

RP171 · Rapid · 14h 40m · 🌙 overnight · from 258 THB · berth 823 THB

Book RP171

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 Surin to Hat Yai?

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

What is the fastest way from Surin to Hat Yai by train?

Take EX72 at 08:14, change in Bangkok and continue on SP37. The whole trip takes about 22h 21m, including 1h 15m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Surin to Hat Yai?

From about 440 THB per adult in total, on RP140 and RP171 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.