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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bangkok to Nong Khai
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bangkok to Nong Khai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Nong Khai will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bangkok for Nong Khai on Thu, Jul 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest trains will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:45 AM8h45Bangkok5:30 PMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers- 8:25 PM10h00Bangkok6:25 AMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 PM10h30Bangkok7:55 AMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM8h45Bangkok5:30 PMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 PM10h00Bangkok6:25 AMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 PM10h30Bangkok7:55 AMNong Khai$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bangkok to Nong Khai
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Nong Khai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Nong Khai:
A bus is $20 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangkok to Nong Khai costing on average $35 (€35).
A bus is $29 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Nong Khai costing on average $44 (€44).
Other travel options to Nong Khai take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€35) compared to roughly $67 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€32). The journey takes 9h 48m versus 8h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with State Railway of Thailand.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bangkok to Nong Khai train times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Nong Khai trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM Bangkok | 8h45 | 5:30 PM Nong Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:25 PM Bangkok | 10h00 | 6:25 AM Nong Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:25 PM Bangkok | 10h30 | 7:55 AM Nong Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bangkok to Nong Khai
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Trains from Bangkok to Nong Khai run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€35) but you can travel from only $14 (€14) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:45, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€35) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 45m |
First train 8:45 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: State Railway of Thailand from Bangkok to Nong Khai trainsState Railway of Thailand trains will get you between Bangkok and Nong Khai from $14 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bangkok to Nong Khai
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