There are 6 ways to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima 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 via Bangkok
best- Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
5h 44m฿468–475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 888
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
7h 46m฿289–2,010Drive 316.1 km
- Drive from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 316.1 km
4h 27m฿1,211–1,749Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasimataxi 316.1 km
4h 27m฿2,300–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus Pattaya Bus Stop - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
7h 30m฿450Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1bus Mochit - Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1
10h 19m฿467
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus which costs ฿450 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pattaya Bus Stop and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Pattaya and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima via Arl Lat Krabang, Mrt Phetchaburi and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Pattaya and Nakhon Ratchasima is 393 km. The road distance is 316.1 km.
The best way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 5h 44m and costs ฿465 - ฿475.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Pattaya station.
The best way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus via Bangkok which takes 5h 44m and costs ฿465 - ฿475. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿280 - ฿2100 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Mochit New Van Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima via Arl Lat Krabang, Arl Makkasan, Mrt Phetchaburi, Mrt Bang Sue, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Pattaya Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿457
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 308 1108
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Pattaya Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Book at
- Si Mongkhon Transport
- Phone
- +66 94 338 6006
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 44 261 555
- Website
- Nakhonchai 21
Bus from Mochit to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿257
- Schedules at
- Nakhonchai 21
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–2,800
Cherry Taxi Service
- Phone
- +66841205646
- Website
- cherrytaxiservice.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
P.T. Taxi Service
- Phone
- +6683921240
- Website
- pttaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Lat Krabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima.
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