Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok

Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok

Nakhon Ratchasima
Bangkok
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Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok Destination Reviews

MF
On time, bus was clean and well maintained. A very smooth and comfortable trip
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Nov 12, 2025
JL
It was a very comfortable and pleasant trip. I'd love to use this bus again.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Nov 10, 2025
BK
I had seat 1A There was no space for stretching the feet. Very tight, while other seats have much more space. That wasn't good
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour, Oct 22, 2025
S
Very affordable and comfortable
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Oct 19, 2025
SL
Price was 100 THB more then if bought at the bus terminal counter. I think 50 would have been a more reasonable margin profit
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Oct 16, 2025
SK
Very good service, was supplied with food and drink and the journey time was as quoted, 4 hour.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Oct 8, 2025
HM
It's easy to access the train
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Train #72 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 16, 2025
WG
Everthing perfekt...nice ride to Bankok
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus VIP 21, Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21), Aug 13, 2025
JG
All the information about the ride was very clear and helpful. The Train was on Time It was a bit hot in the car despite the fans
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Train #136 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 13, 2025
KB
Very nice and helpful staff, bus on time, clean and comfortable seats.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Aug 10, 2025
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Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Thailand Limo by Datum
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+4h 10m
$106.67
  5.0
Bus
Thian Chai
VIP 24
00:20
04:00
$7.12
Train
Thai Railway
2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:36
07:13
$19.98
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
01:00
05:00
$7.28
  4.7
Train
Thai Railway
Class 3 Fan
01:26
07:10
$3.11
Train
Thai Railway
Class 3 Fan
01:42
07:10
$3.11
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
02:00
06:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
03:00
07:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Cherdchai Tour
Express
04:00
08:00
$7.28
  4.8
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
04:40
08:40
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Cherdchai Tour
Express
05:00
09:00
$7.28
  4.8
Bus
Cherdchai Tour
Express
05:30
09:30
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
06:00
10:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
06:30
10:30
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
07:00
11:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
07:30
11:30
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
08:00
12:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
08:30
12:30
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
09:00
13:00
$7.28
  4.7
Bus
Nakhonchai 21
VIP 21
09:30
13:30
$7.28
  4.7

Transportation from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport3h 15m
Earliest Departure12:14 AM
Latest Departure11:25 PM
Departures per day185
Distance163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Chan Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Kanokwan Travel, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, N and T Travel, Nakhonchai 21, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, Torch

How to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok

Travelling between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 186.67 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.85.

How long does it take to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 7 hours to travel between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 21m to reach Bangkok.

How much does it cost to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok?

Travelling between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok can be as cheap as USD 8.85 if you opt for a Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21) bus and as expensive as USD 186.67 if you buy a Glassflower taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok ?

  • 152 from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok starting from 01:00 Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 until 21:00 Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
  • 33 from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Nakhon Ratchasima until 00:00 Nakhon Ratchasima

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok

Chan Tour (ชาญทัวร์), Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Nakhonchai 21 (นครชัย 21)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok

AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Khamkhun Tour And Travel (ค้ำคูณ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล), N and T Travel (เอ็นแอนด์ที ทราเวล กรุ๊ป), Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด), Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส), Torch

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 51% opted for a bus
  • 48% took a train
  • 1% Other