Sungai Kolok 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 4 good connections.

Cheapest 468 THB SP38 + RP139 · 34h 14m Fastest 24h 10m SP38 + EX71 · 24h 10m · from 568 THB Sleep on the train 1,175 THB SP38 + EX71 · 24h 10m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 10h 04m but costs 100 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 1h 30m	EX71 10:35	24h 10m	568 THB	1,175 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 10h 35m	RP139 19:40	34h 14m	468 THB	1,469 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 12h	SP23 21:05	35h 10m	1,182 THB	1,789 THB
SP38 14:15	Bangkok wait 14h	RP141 23:05	37h 56m	468 THB	1,075 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.

24h 10mfrom 568 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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 30m 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.

34h 14mfrom 468 THBCheapest

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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 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.

35h 10mfrom 1,182 THB

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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 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.

37h 56mfrom 468 THB

SP38Special Express1st train14:15Sungai Kolok18h 50movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from369฿3rd class seatBook

14:15Sungai Kolok
Train SP38 · Special Express
18h 50m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

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

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 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 Sungai Kolok · all connections

FAQ

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

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

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

Take SP38 at 14:15, change in Bangkok and continue on EX71. The whole trip takes about 24h 10m, including 1h 30m to change trains.

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

From about 468 THB per adult in total, on SP38 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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