Hat Yai to Surin 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 440 THB RP170 + RP139 · 32h 55m Fastest 23h 03m SP38 + EX71 · 23h 03m · from 560 THB Sleep on the train 1,125 THB SP38 + EX71 · 23h 03m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 9h 52m but costs 120 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 18:05	Bangkok wait 1h	EX71 10:35	23h 03m	560 THB	1,125 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 8h 40m	RP139 19:40	32h 55m	440 THB	1,450 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 10h 05m	SP23 21:05	33h 27m	1,155 THB	1,720 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 12h 05m	RP141 23:05	37h	440 THB	1,005 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.

23h 03mfrom 560 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

SP38Special Express1st train18:05Hat Yai15h 30movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from338฿3rd class seatBook

18:05Hat Yai
Train SP38 · Special Express
15h 30m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest338฿2nd class seat533฿2nd class berth · A/C903฿1st class berth · A/C1,590฿

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)

EX71Express2nd train10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)6h 33mdirect17:08Surinfrom222฿3rd class seatBook

10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX71 · Express
6h 33m on board
17:08Surin

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest222฿2nd class seat · A/C387฿

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

32h 55mfrom 440 THBCheapest

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP139Rapid2nd train19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)7h 35movernight03:15⁺¹Surinfrom182฿3rd class seatBook

19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP139 · Rapid
7h 35m on board
03:15Surin

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest182฿2nd class seat277฿2nd class berth · A/C627฿

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

33h 27mfrom 1,155 THB

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 10h 05m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP23Special Express2nd train21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)6h 42movernight03:47⁺¹Surinfrom897฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP23 · Special Express
6h 42m on board
03:47Surin

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest897฿1st class berth · A/C1,372฿

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

37hfrom 440 THB

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h 05m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP141Rapid2nd train23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)8h 15movernight07:20⁺¹Surinfrom182฿3rd class seatBook

23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP141 · Rapid
8h 15m on board
07:20Surin

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest182฿2nd class seat277฿

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: Surin to Hat Yai · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Hat Yai to Surin?

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

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

Take SP38 at 18:05, change in Bangkok and continue on EX71. The whole trip takes about 23h 03m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Hat Yai to Surin?

From about 440 THB per adult in total, on RP170 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.

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