Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima by train, bus, van, taxi from THB 147

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima Destination Reviews

Sergei U

We've used this bus company twice as tourists, and everything was fine. A normal journey, a good bus, and on schedule.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Dec 1, 2025

Michael F

This bus as not in as good a condition as previous trip. The suspension was quite rough.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Nov 15, 2025

Brian

As always the train was crowded Almost on time so good in that respect

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Nov 12, 2025

Niels K

Bad seat , traveling backwards. A lot of noise in the carriage. Below average in my opinion

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 19, 2025

Kamila B

Great ride, but was on time, clean and comfortable.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Aug 10, 2025

Jaime R

Very good trip

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Aug 1, 2025

Jason R

Great trip, on time, clean bus, great service!!

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Jul 31, 2025

David D

Could mention ticket windows on 3 rd floor of Mochit accessible by elevator.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Jul 26, 2025

Kim

Very old Train, uncomfortable

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jun 28, 2025

Melle V

Great experience!

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), May 25, 2025

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Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	N and T Travel	Economy 2pax	Any time	+3h 30m	$87.50
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	01:00	05:00	$7.25	4.5
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	02:00	06:00	$7.25	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	03:00	07:00	$7.25	4.6
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	03:30	07:30	$7.25	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	04:00	08:00	$7.25	4.6
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	04:30	08:40	$7.25	5.0
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	05:00	09:00	$7.25	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	05:30	09:30	$7.25	4.7
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	06:00	10:00	$7.25	4.5
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	06:27	08:52	$9.50	4.8
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	07:00	11:00	$7.25	4.5
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	07:27	10:52	$2.56	4.2
Bus	Prayat Tour	Express	07:55	13:00	$13.13
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	08:15	12:25	$7.25	4.6
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	08:35	12:00	$7.25
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	09:00	13:00	$7.25	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	09:20	12:40	$7.25
Bus	Air Korat Pattana	Bus	09:40	14:10	$7.25
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	10:00	14:00	$7.25	4.5

Transportation from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:23 PM
Departures per day	352
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Air Korat Pattana, BangkokTaxi24, Cherdchai Tour, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Kanokwan Travel, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, MCC VAN, N and T Travel, Nakhonchai 21, NNS Luxury Limousine, RG Adventure TH, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, Torch, TravelBusAsia

Popular Routes

How to get from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

When you want to get from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 185.94. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.59.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 4.59 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 185.94.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima:

Train tickets - USD 4.59 to USD 18.53;
Bus tickets - USD 8.81 to USD 9.78;
Van price : USD 9.38;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 86.25 to USD 185.94.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 00:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 295 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 19 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 86.25.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

76% users enjoyed a train ride.
22% decided to go for a bus.
2% decided to catch a taxi.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima