There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Ambus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Cha Am
6h 40m฿445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 140
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 167
9h 27m฿152–1,762Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 167
7h 52m฿371–1,209Drive 415.5 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-amcar 415.5 km
5h 44m฿1,592–2,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-amtaxi 415.5 km
5h 44m฿4,600–5,500Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Mochitbus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Mochit
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
7h 38m฿416–2,095
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿150 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 and arriving at Cha Am. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Thanon Chira Junction and arriving at Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima and Cha-am is 415 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿445.
The bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Am takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am bus services, operated by Prakit Yon, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Thanon Chira Junction station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿445. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿150 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
Prakit Yon operates a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Am once daily. Tickets cost ฿445 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–500
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Website
- Prakit Yon
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿445
- Schedules at
- Prakit Yon
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 02 941 8833
- Website
- Rung Prasert Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿320–340
- Schedules at
- Rung Prasert Tour
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿230–2,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿290–360
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–5,500
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Korat Taxi
- Phone
- +62 62 891 5546
Korat Taxi (Noppadon Group)
- Phone
- +66 93 395 0990
- Website
- taxikorat25.blogspot.com
Taxi Korat 128 (Kanet)
- Phone
- +66 92 628 4070
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Booking & Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am bus services, operated by Prakit Yon, arrive at Cha Am station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am.
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