A railway journey is a convenient way to explore the country. No matter whether you are after a quintessentially old school experience with a slow long-haul train or a super modern highspeed express, a train travel allows you to get to your destination in style and enjoy the trip at its most. Thai Railway is one of the operators you can book a train ride with. Before confirming your booking, remember to check the date of your travel, class, price and conditions of your fare.
What are the Main Stations of Thai Railway?
The main stations covered by Thai Railway’s route map include
Hat Yai
Surat Thani Train Station
Hua Hin
Salaya
Nakhon Pathom
Hua Lamphong
Ban Na Pradu
Chum Saeng
Kumphawapi
Khok Khram
Na San
Bamnet Narong
Nikhom Rotphai Khomo Sip Et
Nong Saeng
Nonsaat
Trang
Thap Krit
Khon Kaen
Uttaradit
Pathiu
Kapang
Ban Na
Pak Tako
Ban Thung Lo
Huai Thap Than
Ban Pin
Mae Moe
Thung Song
Bang Saphan Noi
Chiang Mai
Krasang
Wat Chang Hai
Chiang Rak
Nong Wiwat
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
Huai Rai
Khok Salung
Lam Narai
Tha Chang
Laem Tanot
Chuk Samet
Phatthalung
Tanyongmat
Sawi
Pak Chong
Kaeng Khoi Junction
Thap Sakae
Thi Wang
Si Sa Ket
Wat Suwan
Ton Samrong
Ban Khon
Sungai Padi
Hua Takhe
Pattani
Don Mueang
Jaran Sanitwong
Samrong Thap
Phuttamonthon Sai 2
Bang Bamru
Sung Noen
Tron
Chong Khae
Ban Song
Lam Plai Mat
Yala
Phetchaburi
Ban Mai
Chaiya
Hua Dong
Surin
Siracha Junction
Thon Buri
Padang Besar
Huai Sam Phat
Phruphi
Phrom Phiram
Pattaya
Kantang
Map Amarit
Ban Dara
Khamsavath Railway station
Ratchaburi
Chumphon
Khlong Tan
Sala Thammasop
Thammasat University
Lamphun
Nakhon Lampang
Nong Tom
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam
Lat Krabang
Ubon Ratchathani
Padang Besar Malaysia
Ban Mo
Krathum
Taphan Hin
Thepha
Nong Don
Bang Saphan Yai
Ban Krut
Ban Dan
Den Chai
Huamark
Lopburi
Muang Phon
Kut Chik
Khlong Ngae
Thamen Chai
Chana
Marubo
Ban Lueam
Wat Ngiu Rai
Ban Chaam
Nong Saeng
Pranburi
Lamae
Huai Prik
Huai Yang
Ban Phachi Junction
Tha Ruea Ayutthaya
Ban Pong
Huai Ka Yung
Kaeng Sue Ten
Chawang
Huai Thalaeng
Suan Nong Nuch
Khlong Chan Di
Nong Khai
Map Phra Chan
Udon Thani
Nakhon Sawan
Ban Mi
Ban Phai
Wang Krot
Taling Chan
Ban Takhli
Krabiat
Kanthararom
Khao Chum Thong Junction
Nong Teng
Rue So
Chachoengsao
Na Bon
Sila At
Thanpho
Yanasangvararam
Tha Phra
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Buri Ram
Han Tao
Bua Yai Junction
Lang Suan
Phichit
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Khuan Niang
Talad Nam 4 Pak
Ayutthaya
Tase
Khun Tan
Phitsanulok
Rangsit
Makkasan
Huai Koeng
Bang Kaeo
Sam Sen
Pang Ton Phueng
Muak Lek
Raman Yala
Bang Pain
Saraburi
Photharam
Phichai
Cho Ai Rong
Lam Chi
Bang Khen
Khlong Chang
Thanon Chira Junction
Huai Yot
Pak Khlong
Ban Khon Hat
Bang Mun Nak
Pha Sadet
Lak Si
Sikhoraphum
Nam Phong
Khao Suan Kwang
Uthumphon Phisai
Nong Bua Lai
Phra Kaeo
Lopburi 2
Sungai Kolok
Pak Nam Pho
Chakkarat
Utaphao
Wa Tabaek
Tha Chang Saraburi
Wang Phong
Huai Rat
Nong Kae
Nakhon Chai Si
Khao Chaison
Chatturat
Nong Pho
Tha Sak
Chauat
Kui Buri
Tha Chana
Chan Sen
Bang Sue Junction
Chonburi
Sikhio
Ban Plu Ta Luang
Pak Tho
What are the Most Popular Routes of Thai Railway?
Here are some of the routes offered by Thai Railway which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers:
What are the Train Classes & Prices of Thai Railway?
Depending on the length of your trip and your preferences you can choose a first or second class ticket in a sleeper coach for an overnight trip or opt for a hard or soft seat if available. Note that the choice of ticket classes depends both on the route and the length of your trip. Basically, your train may feature first class berths but you will not be able to book one if you are doing just a short two-hour stretch. In general, second class berths are a good choice for longer trips, and soft seats get you covered if your train ride is supposed to take under 4-5 hours.
Pros & Cons of Train Travel
Pros of Train Travel
The best thing about railway travel is no traffic jams. Even on rush-hour, long weekends or during the high season
An easy online booking process – you do not need to go to the railway station, which was the case in many places not so long ago!
Prices for train tickets are usually more affordable compared to airplane tickets yet for certain destinations and trips the total travel time can be almost the same
While rail travel is obviously slower than air travel, railway stations are often located in the centre of the city which saves you a sack of time getting to/from there while airports are almost always are quite a long way out of the city
Travelling by night allows you to save on a hotel room and sleep well at the same time – opposite to a night bus where even the sleeping class is a huge compromise
On certain routes luxury service is available
Cons of Train Travel
For longer trips a train ride is definitely more time consuming than air journeys
Trains do ride on schedule but being out of schedule is not unheard of for train travel – and delays can be huge, so if you are planning a connection to your flight, carefully check the time your train arrives at the station and think twice.
Cleanliness is sometimes an issue with second and third class tickets, and with toilets, too.
If your train makes a lot of stops, in some cases it is difficult to figure out when to get off as stops are not always clearly announced or marked with the exception of an electronic screen.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 9, 2026
S K
Silvia K
Nice trip
Train#7 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 8, 2026
C Y
chin Y
Clean and friendly.
Train#31 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 8, 2026
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Brandon A
We took the 2nd class AC. The trains are very old but overall comfortable. Temperature was comfortable and the service ran exactly on time
Train#43 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 6, 2026
K F
Kyle F
12GO did not provide me with the actual train ticket so I needed to have one printed at the ticket booth. Did not provide any information on boarding or seating either
Train#109 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 3, 2026
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Ekaterina M
I couldn't figure out when purchasing how to get a bottom bed. I had a back pain so it was not very convenient to climb up
Train#26 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 1, 2026
J S
Julian S
Had to change plans due to personal circumstances and did not go. Did not request a refund.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 30, 2026
The train left 20 minutes late but got to Phichit about on time. Comfortable air-conditioned ride.
Train#7 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 29, 2026
C B
Christopher B
2nd Class AC car. Only one door for ingress/egress so if you are all the way to the front of the car with a heavy bag, you have to lug it all the way to the rear.
Very small area in the car to store bags that will not fit in the very narrow overhead area.Maybe two bags for 88 passengers.
Snack callouts aloud every five minutes in Thai. Annoying.
Seats were hard and uncomfortable. Windows were dirty so not great for sightseeing or photography.
Train was 45 minutes late getting into Hua Hin from Surat Thani.
I did not engage 12Go support. There was no issue with 12Go. The online ticketing process was quick and painless.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 28, 2026
D A
David A
Excellent upgrade to all facilities.
Train#44 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 28, 2026
C L
Chollada L
I booked my train ticket online in advance, expecting to have a reasonable seat for the journey. However, the seat was randomly assigned, and I was given a seat right next to the restroom.
The journey from the departure station to the final destination took around 12 hours, which made the experience quite uncomfortable. I understand that seats may be assigned automatically, but for such a long journey, passengers should have the option to select their preferred seats when booking online.
Unfortunately, this experience makes me hesitate to book train tickets in advance again. I hope the booking system can be improved in the future to provide passengers with more flexibility in choosing their seats.
Train#134 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 27, 2026
C E
Camelia E
The train was way more wobly than I have experienced on other trains.
It was a nice ride, AC's be on for all the money :) The boarding process was easy, the crew was welcoming. The conductor has immediately provided new passengers with a blanket. While some say, that trains in Thailand are old, and perhaps doesn't have a shiny polished look, I'd say that's was a cozy and relaxing experience.
Train#44 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 22, 2026
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Anastasia V
Train was punctual, stuff spoke a bit of English, not very friendly but helpful. The bedsheets were already laid out. The blanket was as in a plastic bag, sealed, but it didn’t smell clean. They leave the white bright light on the whole night, but at least you have a curtain to close yourself off. Comfortable ladder to climb up. You had two toilets in the wagon, a sitting one and a squatting one, with toilet paper, and the sink had a soap for washing your hands.
The train has come and departed on time. The boarding process has been organized well, and it was easy to find the boarding zone at the station, even being a foreigner, who came late before boarding and has been in a hurry. The train itself is not new, however the seats are clean, you could recline the seat, there's retractable stand for the legs and overall enough space even if you're of a hulky build.
Train#43 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 18, 2026
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Thomas W
The process worked.
Train#75 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 17, 2026
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Diane D
It’s very cold, very inconfortable and the lady wasn’t very nice at night.
Awesome views and sightseeing from the train. Air-conditioning was perfect and seat was comfortable. Thai travellers are polite, nice and helpful.
Train#7 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 4, 2026
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Erika D
Medium comfortable. No space for big luggage. All announcements and services are only in Thai, no English. A bit difficult.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 3, 2026
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Lungelo S
The conductor where kind and willing to assist.The railway was clean .
Train#102 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 1, 2026
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Van H
The train was on time and ran smoothly.
I selected “ Sleeper car”, yet no one made up the bunks!!
Train#37 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 30, 2026
S M
Sophie M
Train was on time. air conditioning was excellent. Seats were comfortable with foot rest and tray table.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 24, 2026
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Karen B
Seats were not particularly comfortable, coffee and noddles only refreshments available, no English announcements, toilets were pretty good, using 12GO was perfect for the tickets.
Train#43 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 23, 2026
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Paul B
Loved it . Good service . Train on time .
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 20, 2026
S B
Stephanie B
So exciting experience
Train#109 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 20, 2026
A L
Arnaud L
What an experience to make a night train in third class
Train#51 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 17, 2026
S M
Sophie M
The train left on time and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was very stinky though.
Train#46 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 17, 2026
S T
Steve T
Easy booking and very clearly explained
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 15, 2026
W F
William F
Was pleasant train trip and booking was very easy to complete.
Train#86 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 12, 2026
D S
David S
It would have been perfect if we are assigned to seats that close together.
Train#14 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 12, 2026
M F
Maria F
The train left right on time (great!).you can see amaizing views from the train near Chiang Mai.
The seats weren't comfortable and there was no water in the toilet.
Train#51 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 10, 2026
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Olivier S
I had 3 bookings with 12Go. The first 2 went very well. The booking was easy and I received the vouchers very rapidly. I feel obviously confident for the last one.
I strongly recommend the service.
Train#133 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 10, 2026
L E
Lorena E
We were 4 travelers and the seats are quite far. A bad experience.
Train#169 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 9, 2026
K D
Kay D
interessting people in the train
Train#76 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 9, 2026
G L
Georg L
Great trip, everything worked as planned, the train started on time.
Train#40 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 7, 2026
E B
Evangeline B
Excellent !
The driver really took good care of our crossing.
Train#51 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 7, 2026
L B
Lilymaude B
Booking through 12Go came with unexpected extra charges on my card, so keep that in mind.
The train left about 20 minutes late, but we still arrived at the following stations on time, which was nice. The ride was a little bumpy but nothing too uncomfortable. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean and didn't smell bad, and the bunk beds were very sturdy.
One thing to note is that the staff make up the beds quite early like 4pm. If you're assigned a top bunk, you'll have to climb up and stay there for the rest of the ride.
There is a small onboard cafeteria, but the food is overpriced, and the prices charged didn't match what was listed on the menu, which was disappointing.
The biggest downside was the guards, who were not very friendly or welcoming. Since there’s no announcement of which station is the next so you have to follow along on your phone and see your current location to know when to get out. I asked for helped but they screamed and said not their problem. Overall, the trip was acceptable, but there were a few issues that made the experience less enjoyable.
Train#52 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 6, 2026
L N
Louise N
I took the train from Lamphun, despite being hot the 2nd class fan was cool as all the windows were open. The seats were comfortable, plenty of leg room.
A beautiful scenic journey.
At Den Chai I took a shared truck to Phrae, 60 bhat.
Train#102 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 6, 2026
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