Train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surat Thani
We offer the train connection from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Surat Thani, covering the route between two of southern Thailand's most important provincial cities in around three and a half hours. A single afternoon departure runs this route, with tickets from THB 237.
- 1h 44m
- Crossing
- THB 106
- From
- 1
- Operators
- ~11
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Thai Railway | Train | 3h 21m |
| 16:11 | Thai Railway | Train | 2h 11m |
| 16:30 | Thai Railway | Train | 3h 22m |
| 17:17 | Thai Railway | Train | 2h 04m |
| 17:47 | Thai Railway | Train | 2h 05m |
| 18:28 | Thai Railway | Train | 1h 52m |
| 19:02 | Thai Railway | Train | 1h 50m |
| 20:37 | Thai Railway | Train | 1h 44m |
| 21:02 | Thai Railway | Train | 1h 45m |
| 21:30 | Thai Railway | Train | 1h 55m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Train
- Train leg on longer overland connections.
Operators on this route
Piers on this route
Arriving Surat Thani
The train departs Nakhon Si Thammarat at 16:00, heading north along the Gulf coast to Surat Thani. The journey takes around three and a half hours, passing through the flat southern plains and agricultural land that lines this stretch of track. It's a straightforward, comfortable overland connection between two busy provincial hubs.
Arrival options in Surat Thani
Services on this route can deliver you to several points around Surat Thani — the Suratthani Train Station is the rail terminus, while connections also serve Suratthani City and Lomprayah Tapee Pier, which is the main departure point for ferries onward to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Suratthani Airport is also an option if your journey continues by air.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is one of the south's oldest cities, with centuries of history as a trading and Buddhist centre. Surat Thani, meanwhile, is the ferry gateway to the Gulf islands. This train connection links the two directly, making it a practical leg for anyone combining an inland visit with an island stay. Fares start from around THB 237.