There are 5 ways to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
5h 22m฿417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 998
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
7h 47m฿230–3,195Drive 318.4 km
- Drive from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 318.4 km
4h 28m฿1,134–1,638Bus via Racha Thewa
- Take the bus from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport Public Transportation Centerbus Bor Kho Sor 389
- Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
7h 39mMinivan, train
- Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
9h 26m฿305–1,410
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus which costs ฿417 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Pattaya Pannipa and arriving at Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Pattaya and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima via ARL ลาดกระบัง;Arl Lat Krabang, MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Pattaya and Nakhon Ratchasima is 395 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.
The best way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ฿417.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Pattaya station.
The best way to get from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ฿417. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿230 - ฿3200 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Mochit New Van Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima via ARL ลาดกระบัง;Arl Lat Krabang, ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿65–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–370
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,000
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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- 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)
- ฿300–420
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿185
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/pannipa-pattaya-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
- Website
- bangkokairportonline.com
Bus from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport Public Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110–160
- Website
- https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/public-bus-service/
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- +66 94 338 6006
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.
Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Lat Krabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima.
There are 144+ hotels available in Nakhon Ratchasima.