Surat Thani 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 443 THB RP172 + EX75 · 18h 35m Fastest 18h 35m RP172 + EX75 · 18h 35m · from 443 THB Sleep on the train 951 THB RP172 + EX75 · 18h 35m · berth fare

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP172 20:55	Bangkok wait 1h 12m	EX75 08:45	18h 35m	443 THB	951 THB
SP40 09:00	Bangkok wait 2h 20m	SP25 20:25	19h 10m	1,431 THB	1,431 THB
SP40 09:00	Bangkok wait 3h 20m	RP133 21:25	20h 10m	711 THB	1,201 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.

18h 35mfrom 443 THBCheapestFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

RP172Rapid1st train20:55Surat Thani10h 38movernight07:30⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from216฿3rd class seatBook

20:55Surat Thani
Train RP172 · Rapid
10h 38m on board
07:30Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest216฿2nd class seat354฿2nd class berth · A/C724฿

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 12m 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.

19h 10mfrom 1,431 THB

SP40Special Express1st train09:00Surat Thani9h 05mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from524฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

09:00Surat Thani
Train SP40 · Special Express
9h 05m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C524฿

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 20m 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.

20h 10mfrom 711 THB

SP40Special Express1st train09:00Surat Thani9h 05mdirect18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from524฿2nd class seat · A/CBook

09:00Surat Thani
Train SP40 · Special Express
9h 05m on board
18:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class2nd class seat · A/C524฿

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 20m 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 Surat Thani · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Surat Thani to Khon Kaen?

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

What is the fastest way from Surat Thani to Khon Kaen by train?

Take RP172 at 20:55, change in Bangkok and continue on EX75. The whole trip takes about 18h 35m, including 1h 12m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Surat Thani to Khon Kaen?

From about 443 THB per adult in total, on RP172 and EX75 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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