- Must visit
Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nakhon Si Thammarat for Bangkok on Wed, Jul 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 594 km distance in an average of 14 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 14 h 10 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $49 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok:
A bus is $12 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok costing on average $35 (€35).
A bus is $27 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok costing on average $49 (€49).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
Train takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€35) compared to roughly $80 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€46). The journey takes 14h 10m versus 11h 9m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 PM Nakhon Si Thammarat | 14h10 | 6:10 AM Bangkok | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Nakhon Si Thammarat | 14h10 | 6:10 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€23) but you can travel from only $20 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 16:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (594 km) distance in 14h 10m.
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average train duration 14h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€23) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 10m |
First train 4:00 PM |
Last train 4:00 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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