Chumphon 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 6 good connections.

Cheapest 331 THB EX86 + RP135 · 13h 53m Fastest 12h 41m RP168 + SP21 · 12h 41m · from 535 THB Sleep on the train 992 THB RP168 + SP21 · 12h 41m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 1h 12m but costs 204 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP168 21:20	Bangkok wait 1h	SP21 06:10	12h 41m	535 THB	992 THB
SP38 01:27	Bangkok wait 1h 20m	EX71 10:35	12h 58m	471 THB	968 THB
SP40 11:18	Bangkok wait 1h 35m	RP139 19:40	13h 11m	528 THB	922 THB
EX86 22:19	Bangkok wait 1h	RP135 07:10	13h 53m	331 THB	828 THB
SP40 11:18	Bangkok wait 3h	SP23 21:05	14h 07m	1,242 THB	1,242 THB
SP40 11:18	Bangkok wait 5h	RP141 23:05	16h 53m	528 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 41mfrom 535 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

RP168Rapid1st train21:20Chumphon7h 50movernight05:10⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from192฿3rd class seatBook

21:20Chumphon
Train RP168 · Rapid
7h 50m on board
05:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest192฿2nd class seat299฿2nd class berth · A/C649฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP21Special Express2nd train06:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)3h 51mdirect10:01Nakhon Ratchasimafrom343฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

06:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP21 · Special Express
3h 51m on board
10:01Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C343฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

12h 58mfrom 471 THBShort change: trains can be late

SP38Special Express1st train01:27Chumphon7h 48mdirect09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from272฿3rd class seatBook

01:27Chumphon
Train SP38 · Special Express
7h 48m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest272฿2nd class seat379฿2nd class berth · A/C769฿1st class berth · A/C1,230฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX71Express2nd train10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)3h 50mdirect14:25Nakhon Ratchasimafrom199฿3rd class seatBook

10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX71 · Express
3h 50m on board
14:25Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest199฿2nd class seat · A/C323฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

13h 11mfrom 528 THBShort change: trains can be late

SP40Special Express1st train11:18Chumphon6h 47mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from429฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

11:18Chumphon
Train SP40 · Special Express
6h 47m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C429฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP139Rapid2nd train19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)4h 49movernight00:29⁺¹Nakhon Ratchasimafrom99฿3rd class seatBook

19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP139 · Rapid
4h 49m on board
00:29Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest99฿2nd class seat163฿2nd class berth · A/C493฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

13h 53mfrom 331 THBCheapestShort change: trains can be late

EX86Express1st train22:19Chumphon7h 51movernight06:10⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from232฿3rd class seatBook

22:19Chumphon
Train EX86 · Express
7h 51m on board
06:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest232฿2nd class seat339฿2nd class berth · A/C729฿1st class berth · A/C1,190฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP135Rapid2nd train07:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)5h 02mdirect12:12Nakhon Ratchasimafrom99฿3rd class seatBook

07:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP135 · Rapid
5h 02m on board
12:12Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest99฿2nd class seat163฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

14h 07mfrom 1,242 THB

SP40Special Express1st train11:18Chumphon6h 47mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from429฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

11:18Chumphon
Train SP40 · Special Express
6h 47m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C429฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 3h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP23Special Express2nd train21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)4h 20movernight01:25⁺¹Nakhon Ratchasimafrom813฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP23 · Special Express
4h 20m on board
01:25Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest813฿1st class berth · A/C1,226฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

16h 53mfrom 528 THB

SP40Special Express1st train11:18Chumphon6h 47mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from429฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

11:18Chumphon
Train SP40 · Special Express
6h 47m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C429฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 5h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP141Rapid2nd train23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)5h 06movernight04:11⁺¹Nakhon Ratchasimafrom99฿3rd class seatBook

23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP141 · Rapid
5h 06m on board
04:11Nakhon Ratchasima

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest99฿2nd class seat163฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

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.

See also: night trains · return: Nakhon Ratchasima to Chumphon · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Chumphon to Nakhon Ratchasima?

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

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

Take RP168 at 21:20, change in Bangkok and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 12h 41m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Chumphon to Nakhon Ratchasima?

From about 331 THB per adult in total, on EX86 and RP135 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.

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