Nakhon Si Thammarat to Khon Kaen by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 3 good connections.

Cheapest 429 THB RP174 + RP133 · 36h 40m Fastest 23h RP174 + EX75 · 23h · from 469 THB Sleep on the train 1,012 THB RP174 + EX75 · 23h · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 13h 40m but costs 40 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP174 16:30	Bangkok wait 2h	EX75 08:45	23h	469 THB	1,012 THB
RP174 16:30	Bangkok wait 13h 40m	SP25 20:25	35h 40m	1,149 THB	1,692 THB
RP174 16:30	Bangkok wait 14h 40m	RP133 21:25	36h 40m	429 THB	1,462 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.

23hfrom 469 THBFastestSleep on the train

RP174Rapid1st train16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat14h 15movernight06:45⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from242฿3rd class seatBook

16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat
Train RP174 · Rapid
14h 15m on board
06:45Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest242฿2nd class seat415฿2nd class berth · A/C785฿

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 at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX75Express2nd train08:45Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)6h 45mdirect15:30Khon Kaenfrom227฿3rd class seatBook

08:45Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX75 · Express
6h 45m on board
15:30Khon Kaen

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest227฿2nd class seat · A/C397฿

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

35h 40mfrom 1,149 THB

RP174Rapid1st train16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat14h 15movernight06:45⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from242฿3rd class seatBook

16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat
Train RP174 · Rapid
14h 15m on board
06:45Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest242฿2nd class seat415฿2nd class berth · A/C785฿

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 13h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP25Special Express2nd train20:25Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)7h 45movernight04:10⁺¹Khon Kaenfrom907฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

20:25Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP25 · Special Express
7h 45m on board
04:10Khon Kaen

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest907฿1st class berth · A/C1,394฿

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

36h 40mfrom 429 THBCheapest

RP174Rapid1st train16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat14h 15movernight06:45⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from242฿3rd class seatBook

16:30Nakhon Si Thammarat
Train RP174 · Rapid
14h 15m on board
06:45Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest242฿2nd class seat415฿2nd class berth · A/C785฿

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

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 14h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP133Rapid2nd train21:25Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)7h 45movernight05:10⁺¹Khon Kaenfrom187฿3rd class seatBook

21:25Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP133 · Rapid
7h 45m on board
05:10Khon Kaen

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest187฿2nd class seat287฿2nd class seat · A/C357฿2nd class berth · A/C677฿

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: Khon Kaen to Nakhon Si Thammarat · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Khon Kaen?

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

What is the fastest way from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Khon Kaen by train?

Take RP174 at 16:30, change in Bangkok and continue on EX75. The whole trip takes about 23h, including 2h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Khon Kaen?

From about 429 THB per adult in total, on RP174 and RP133 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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