Nakhon Ratchasima to Sungai Kolok by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 2 good connections.

Cheapest 388 THB RP140 + RP171 · 32h 28m Fastest 23h 43m EX72 + SP37 · 23h 43m · from 568 THB Sleep on the train 1,175 THB EX72 + SP37 · 23h 43m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 8h 45m 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	23h 43m	568 THB	1,175 THB
RP140 01:42	Bangkok wait 8h 20m	RP171 15:10	32h 28m	388 THB	1,389 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 43mfrom 568 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฿

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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)18h 25movernight10:35⁺¹Sungai Kolokfrom369฿3rd class seatBook

16:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP37 · Special Express
18h 25m on board
10:35Sungai Kolok

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest369฿2nd class seat606฿2nd class berth · A/C976฿1st class berth · A/C1,749฿

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32h 28mfrom 388 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฿

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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)19hovernight10:10⁺¹Sungai Kolokfrom289฿3rd class seatBook

15:10Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP171 · Rapid
19h on board
10:10Sungai Kolok

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest289฿2nd class seat526฿2nd class berth · A/C896฿

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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.

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sungai Kolok?

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

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

Take EX72 at 10:52, change in Bangkok and continue on SP37. The whole trip takes about 23h 43m, including 1h 15m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sungai Kolok?

From about 388 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.