There are 8 ways to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus, train, rideshare, 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 Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
7h 18m฿727–923Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
10h 46m฿524–1,474Bus, train via Racha Thewa
- Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 888
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
9h 53m฿531–2,338Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Utapao (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima328.3 km
4h 50mDrive 328.3 km
- Drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 328.3 km
4h 50m฿1,258–1,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasimataxi 328.3 km
4h 50m฿3,600–4,400Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattayabus
- Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
7h 54m฿697–825Bus
- Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus Pattaya Bus Stop - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
10h฿689–807
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus and train which costs ฿500 - ฿1500 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Utapao Airport and arriving at Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Pattaya and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) and Nakhon Ratchasima is 434 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 7h 18m and costs ฿700 - ฿950.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by SUVARNABHUMI BURAPHA, depart from Utapao Airport station.
Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by SUVARNABHUMI BURAPHA, arrive at Pattaya Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima.
Book your Utapao Airport (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Utapao Airport (UTP), Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Utapao Airport to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Pattaya and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 7h 18m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- +66 8-0357-1251
- [email protected]
- Website
- swbbus.com
Bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿240–330
- Schedules at
- swbbus.com
Bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿240–330
- Schedules at
- swbbus.com
Bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–350
- Schedules at
- SUVARNABHUMI BURAPHA
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
Bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–320
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Utapao (UTP) to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–4,400
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
"Taxi Mao" "Sattahip"
- Phone
- +66 62 051 7877
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