There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima by ferry, bus, train, or busferry
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Fast Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
- Take the bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Mochit Terminal Platform 3bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
7h 50m฿602–792Minibus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
10h 37m฿265–1,370Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
8h 12m฿672Local Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Rayong Bus Terminal to Saraburibus 138
- Take the bus from Saraburi to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus
11h 14m฿793–903Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the train from Don Muang to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
11h 41m฿535–1,650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima is to Minibus and train which costs ฿260 - ฿1400 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima is to Fast Ferry and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs ฿600 - ฿800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier and arriving at Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Nakhon Ratchasima is 459 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to Fast Ferry and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs ฿600 - ฿800.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by PN Group, depart from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier station.
Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by PN Group, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.
There are 143+ hotels available in Nakhon Ratchasima.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Ban Phe, take the bus to Rayong Bus Terminal, walk to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4, take the bus to Mochit Terminal Platform 3, walk to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Nakhon Ratchasima via Nuanthip Pier, Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), Bangkok Planetarium, Mission Hospital Mahanak, Opposite Mission Hospital, Opposite Jj Mall, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 10h 37m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–410
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
Train from Don Muang to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–410
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
- Phone
- +66 81 657 3322
- Website
- rayongtour1989.com
Bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Mochit Terminal Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180–370
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/rayong-tour
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- airkorat@hotmail.com
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿232
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Phone
- +66 83 072 7145
- pntravelgroup2017@gmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿440
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Rayong Bus Terminal to Saraburi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿260–370
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿260–310
- Phone
- 044-2615555
- Website
- nctcard.com
Bus from Saraburi to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿423
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Phone
- +66 95 -950 3202
Ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
Ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿70
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