There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan, bus
best- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
6h 11m฿472–479Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
8h 43m฿174–1,369Train, bus
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
6h 45m฿364–744Drive 416.5 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 416.5 km
5h 44m฿1,596–2,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasimataxi 416.5 km
5h 44m฿4,600–5,500Train via Thanon Chira Junction
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
9h 19m฿174–1,369Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cha Am to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
11h 12m฿352–1,219
Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus and train which costs ฿350 - ฿1300 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Borommaratchachonnani 58 and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Cha-am and Nakhon Ratchasima is 423 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs ฿470 - ฿480.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Ban Chaam station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima is to Minivan and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs ฿470 - ฿480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿170 - ฿1400 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Cha-am to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Borommaratchachonnani 58, Mea Chatuchak, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ban Chaam to Nakhon Ratchasima via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,300
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–500
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–380
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–380
Train from Hua Lamphong to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–120
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–390
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–5,500
Bangkok Taxi 24
- Phone
- +66 95 957 0302
Bliss Travel
- Phone
- +66 96 924 1918
- Website
- taxiservicehuahin.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Thai Happy Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 115 8210
- Website
- thaihappytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Cha-am to Nakhon Ratchasima.
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