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

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima Destination Reviews

Blake B

Departed on time, arrived maybe a little delayed but not bad. No trouble at all, great trip.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #135 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Mar 7, 2026

Horst K

Everything are okay

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Feb 27, 2026

Pasi P

Nice trip, easy go😃

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Feb 26, 2026

Yevheniia B

The tickets were without seats. I didn't find the information about this, because if it was possible to buy one with a seat, I would have done it. I rode half the route (1.5 hours) standing, because I had to free up a seat.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Train #71 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Feb 24, 2026

Nattaon J

The bus came quite late. The bus services is just average. The coordination between bus company and 12Go is quite horrible. Both of them said not their responsibility. The website did not allow me to select a seat during booking. Upon contacting the bus company directly, they informed me they have no record of my booking and stated that seat selection is mandatory via the website. I tried to connect 12Go serveral time but super delayed response. I was not confident in the booking thus i planned to cancle. I have attempted to process a refund through 12Go website five times, but the system fails to complete the request. When I reported this to 12Go, staffs cannot help anything.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus Bus, Air Korat Pattana, Feb 8, 2026

Lars B

In my experience was the lady of the bus not that friendly. I didn't get seated in the seat i chose.

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Jan 18, 2026

Steven N

Perfect! On time departure, on time arrival - water and snack provided!

Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Dec 13, 2025

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

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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	$88.87
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	01:00	05:00	$7.36	4.5
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	02:00	06:00	$7.36	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	03:00	07:00	$7.36	4.6
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	03:30	07:30	$7.36	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	04:00	08:00	$7.36	4.6
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	04:30	08:40	$7.36	5.0
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	05:00	09:00	$7.36	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	05:30	09:30	$7.36	4.7
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	06:00	10:00	$7.36	4.5
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	06:27	08:52	$9.65	4.8
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	07:00	11:00	$7.36	4.5
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	07:27	10:52	$2.60	4.2
Bus	Prayat Tour	Express	07:55	13:00	$13.33
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	08:15	12:25	$7.36	4.6
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	08:35	12:00	$7.36
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	09:00	13:00	$7.36	4.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	09:20	12:40	$7.36
Bus	Air Korat Pattana	Bus	09:40	14:10	$7.36
Bus	Nakhonchai 21	VIP 21	10:00	14:00	$7.36	4.5

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 Train 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 200.76. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.67.

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 4.67 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 200.76.

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

Train tickets - USD 4.67 to USD 42.09;
Bus tickets - USD 8.09 to USD 8.32;
Van price : USD 9.52;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 79.32 to USD 200.76.

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 02:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 45 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 43 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 79.32.

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:

70% users enjoyed a train ride.
24% decided to go for a bus.
6% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	2:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	125
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, NNS Luxury Limousine, RG Adventure TH, Thai Railway, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, Torch, TravelBusAsia

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Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima