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There are 10 ways to get from Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HDY - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 55m
    ฿2,006–3,639

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train 23 / ...
    21h 2m
    ฿385–1,762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 443-1
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus 836
    18h 31m
    ฿763–2,866

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 49m
    ฿575–1,137

  5. Drive  1,185.2 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 1,185.2 km
    16h 44m
    ฿5,418–7,825

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train
    8h 17m
    ฿1,340–3,960

  7. Fly to Buri Ram, train

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane HDY - BFV
    2. Take the train from Buri Ram to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train
    7h 58m
    ฿3,295–8,440

  8. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane HDY - KKC
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus bus
    10h 58m
    ฿3,077–4,977

  9. Train via Thanon Chira Junction

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139 / ...
    21h 32m
    ฿385–1,762

  10. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sam Sentrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the train from Sam Sen to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Sleeper Fan / ...
    22h 25m
    ฿386–1,762

Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal via Krabi Bus Terminal in around 18h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hat Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 21h 2m.

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