There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
7h 8m฿576–665Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
9h 10m฿152–1,762Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
8h 9m฿370–1,215Drive 418.6 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-amcar 418.6 km
5h 38m฿1,590–2,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-amtaxi 418.6 km
5h 38m฿3,000–3,600Bus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
9h 16m฿676–815
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿150 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Cha-am via จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Thanon Chira Junction and arriving at Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima and Cha-am is 428 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 7h 8m and costs ฿550 - ฿700.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am, including transfers.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Thanon Chira Junction station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is to bus and Minivan which takes 7h 8m and costs ฿550 - ฿700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿150 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Cha-am via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- airkorat@hotmail.com
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +66 44 261 555
- Website
- nakhonchaitour.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿282
- Schedules at
- nakhonchaitour.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿390–490
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿390–490
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nor-neane-transport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–3,600
Taxi Korat 128 (Kanet)
- Phone
- +66 92 628 4070
Korat Taxi (Noppadon Group)
- Phone
- +66 93 395 0990
- Website
- taxikorat25.blogspot.com
Korat Taxi
- Phone
- +62 62 891 5546
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am is 419 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Cha-am.
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