Hua Hin 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 293 THB EX86 + RP135 · 9h 52m Fastest 8h 35m RP168 + SP21 · 8h 35m · from 437 THB Sleep on the train 823 THB RP168 + SP21 · 8h 35m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 1h 17m but costs 144 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP168 01:26	Bangkok wait 1h	SP21 06:10	8h 35m	437 THB	823 THB
SP38 05:17	Bangkok wait 1h 25m	EX71 10:35	9h 08m	433 THB	859 THB
EX86 02:20	Bangkok wait 1h	RP135 07:10	9h 52m	293 THB	719 THB
SP40 14:36	Bangkok wait 1h 35m	RP139 19:40	9h 53m	429 THB	823 THB
SP40 14:36	Bangkok wait 3h	SP23 21:05	10h 49m	1,143 THB	1,143 THB
SP40 14:36	Bangkok wait 5h	RP141 23:05	13h 35m	429 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.

8h 35mfrom 437 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

RP168Rapid1st train01:26Hua Hin3h 44mdirect05:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from94฿3rd class seatBook

01:26Hua Hin
Train RP168 · Rapid
3h 44m on board
05:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest94฿2nd class seat150฿2nd class berth · A/C480฿

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.

9h 08mfrom 433 THBShort change: trains can be late

SP38Special Express1st train05:17Hua Hin3h 53mdirect09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from234฿3rd class seatBook

05:17Hua Hin
Train SP38 · Special Express
3h 53m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest234฿2nd class seat290฿2nd class berth · A/C660฿1st class berth · A/C1,018฿

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 25m 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.

9h 52mfrom 293 THBCheapestShort change: trains can be late

EX86Express1st train02:20Hua Hin3h 50mdirect06:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from194฿3rd class seatBook

02:20Hua Hin
Train EX86 · Express
3h 50m on board
06:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest194฿2nd class seat250฿2nd class berth · A/C620฿1st class berth · A/C978฿

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.

9h 53mfrom 429 THBShort change: trains can be late

SP40Special Express1st train14:36Hua Hin3h 29mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from330฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

14:36Hua Hin
Train SP40 · Special Express
3h 29m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C330฿

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.

10h 49mfrom 1,143 THB

SP40Special Express1st train14:36Hua Hin3h 29mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from330฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

14:36Hua Hin
Train SP40 · Special Express
3h 29m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C330฿

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.

13h 35mfrom 429 THB

SP40Special Express1st train14:36Hua Hin3h 29mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from330฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

14:36Hua Hin
Train SP40 · Special Express
3h 29m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C330฿

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 Hua Hin · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima?

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

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

Take RP168 at 01:26, change in Bangkok and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 8h 35m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Ratchasima?

From about 293 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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