Nakhon Ratchasima 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 357 THB RP140 + RP171 · 28h 08m Fastest 19h 43m EX72 + SP37 · 19h 43m · from 537 THB Sleep on the train 1,102 THB EX72 + SP37 · 19h 43m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 8h 25m but costs 180 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
EX72 10:52	Bangkok wait 1h 15m	SP37 16:10	19h 43m	537 THB	1,102 THB
EX72 10:52	Bangkok wait 1h 15m	SP45 16:10	19h 43m	1,102 THB	1,102 THB
EX72 10:52	Bangkok wait 1h 55m	SP31 16:50	20h 13m	1,302 THB	1,302 THB
EX72 10:52	Bangkok wait 2h 35m	RP169 17:30	22h 26m	457 THB	1,022 THB
RP140 01:42	Bangkok wait 8h 20m	RP171 15:10	28h 08m	357 THB	1,316 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.

19h 43mfrom 537 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

EX72Express1st train10:52Nakhon Ratchasima4h 03mdirect14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from199฿3rd class seatBook

10:52Nakhon Ratchasima
Train EX72 · Express
4h 03m on board
14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP37Special Express2nd train16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 25movernight06:35⁺¹Hat Yaifrom338฿3rd class seatBook

16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP37 · Special Express
14h 25m on board
06:35Hat Yai

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.

19h 43mfrom 1,102 THBShort change: trains can be late

EX72Express1st train10:52Nakhon Ratchasima4h 03mdirect14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from199฿3rd class seatBook

10:52Nakhon Ratchasima
Train EX72 · Express
4h 03m on board
14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 15m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP45Special Express2nd train16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 25movernight06:35⁺¹Hat Yaifrom903฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP45 · Special Express
14h 25m on board
06:35Hat Yai

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/C903฿

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

20h 13mfrom 1,302 THBShort change: trains can be late

EX72Express1st train10:52Nakhon Ratchasima4h 03mdirect14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from199฿3rd class seatBook

10:52Nakhon Ratchasima
Train EX72 · Express
4h 03m on board
14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 55m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP31Special Express2nd train16:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 15movernight07:05⁺¹Hat Yaifrom1,103฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

16:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP31 · Special Express
14h 15m on board
07:05Hat Yai

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest1,103฿1st class berth · A/C1,790฿

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

22h 26mfrom 457 THB

EX72Express1st train10:52Nakhon Ratchasima4h 03mdirect14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from199฿3rd class seatBook

10:52Nakhon Ratchasima
Train EX72 · Express
4h 03m on board
14:55Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 35m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP169Rapid2nd train17:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)15h 48movernight09:18⁺¹Hat Yaifrom258฿3rd class seatBook

17:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP169 · Rapid
15h 48m on board
09:18Hat Yai

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.

28h 08mfrom 357 THBCheapest

RP140Rapid1st train01:42Nakhon Ratchasima5h 08mdirect06:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from99฿3rd class seatBook

01:42Nakhon Ratchasima
Train RP140 · Rapid
5h 08m on board
06:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP171Rapid2nd train15:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)14h 40movernight05:50⁺¹Hat Yaifrom258฿3rd class seatBook

15:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP171 · Rapid
14h 40m on board
05:50Hat Yai

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.

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: Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai?

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

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

Take EX72 at 10:52, change in Bangkok and continue on SP37. The whole trip takes about 19h 43m, including 1h 15m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Hat Yai?

From about 357 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.

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