Your Travel Guide to Thailand
All information & tips to prepare your trip in Thailand
Please note that trains in Thailand are often late, so make sure it is the right train before boarding.
Local train
| Stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Surat Thani | 06:10 |
| Khao Hua Khwai | 06:17 |
| Bo Krang | 06:23 |
| Khao Phlu | 06:29 |
| Khlong Ya | 06:35 |
| Ban Na | 06:41 |
| Huai Mut | 06:49 |
| Na San | 06:54 |
| Khlong Prap | 07:01 |
| Phruphi | 07:06 |
| Khlong Sun | 07:12 |
| Ban Song | 07:34 |
| Ban Phru Krachaeng | 07:42 |
| Huai Prik | 07:48 |
| Krabiat | 07:54 |
| Thanpho | 08:01 |
| Chawang | 08:08 |
| Khlong Chandi | 08:15 |
| Pho Than Klai Wachasit | 08:18 |
| Lak Chang | 08:22 |
| Khlong Kui | 08:28 |
| Na Bon | 08:33 |
| Khlong Chang | 08:39 |
| Ban Ko Pring | 08:44 |
| Thung Song Junction | 08:56 |
| Sai Yai | 09:03 |
| Chong Khao | 09:10 |
| Ron Phibun | 09:22 |
| Khao Chum Thong Junction | 09:28 |
| Khuan Nong Khwa | 09:37 |
| Ban Tun | 09:47 |
| Ban Tungkhai | 09:56 |
| Cha-uat | 10:01 |
| Nong Jik | 10:07 |
| Ban Nang Long | 10:11 |
| Ban Trok Kae | 10:15 |
| Ban Khon Hat | 10:19 |
| Laem Tanot | 10:26 |
| Pak Khlong | 10:36 |
| Phatthalung | 10:51 |
| Ban Khai Thai | 11:00 |
| Ban Ton Don | 11:05 |
| Khao Chaison | 11:14 |
| Bang Kaeo | 11:20 |
| Khuan Phra | 11:27 |
| Khuan Khiam | 11:39 |
| Hanthao | 11:47 |
| Wat Khuan Phayer | 11:53 |
| Khok Sai | 11:57 |
| Khuan Niang | 12:04 |
| Ban Ko Yai | 12:11 |
| Bang Klam | 12:19 |
| Ban Din Lan | 12:25 |
| Hat Yai Junction | 12:45 |
| Na Muang | 12:57 |
| Wat Khuan Mit | 13:11 |
| Chana | 13:22 |
| Tha Maenglak | 13:31 |
| Ko Saba | 13:41 |
| Thepha | 13:52 |
| Ta Paet | 14:01 |
| Pattani | 14:11 |
| Na Pradu | 14:26 |
| Wat Chang Hai | 14:32 |
| Khlong Sai | 14:40 |
| Tase | 14:54 |
| Yala | 15:27 |
| Mai Kaen | 15:42 |
| Ban Patae | 15:47 |
| Raman | 15:53 |
| Balo | 15:59 |
| Ruso | 16:09 |
| Ban Salo Bukit Yuaerae | 16:15 |
| Lalo | 16:22 |
| Marubo | 16:34 |
| Kadae | 16:40 |
| Tanyong Mat | 16:46 |
| Pa Phai | 16:53 |
| Cho Ai Rong | 16:59 |
| Bukit | 17:05 |
| Ai Satia | 17:10 |
| To Deng | 17:17 |
| Su-Ngai Padi | 17:22 |
| Khok Sahya | 17:29 |
| Su-Ngai Kolok | 17:35 |
The atmosphere on Thailand's night trains, with their dining cars turned into nightclubs, is truly amazing! It is often a memorable journey, even though you don't see much of the landscape. To be sure to have a sleeper, it's best to book your tickets in advance via websites like 12Go.
Khao San Road is Bangkok's backpacker district. Travel agencies and transport companies offer buses or combined bus + ferry tickets from Khao San Road to popular islands such as Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan... as well as to other destinations in the country.
There are direct buses from Bangkok to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (the town near Angkor) in Cambodia, border crossing included. Buses leave from Mo Chit, Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal. Seats are limited, so it is best to book in advance on 12Go.
If you prefer to plan ahead and book your train tickets before you leave, you can do so on the 12Go website, which we have tested and recommend. Booking in advance is especially recommended for sleeper berths on night trains, but can also be a good idea for some Special Express trains.