Railway Route Information

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) – Phatthalung

Origin

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Destination

Phatthalung

Travel time

13–14 hours

Route Overview

The Southern Line railway route from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Phatthalung Station A long journey across the South, ideal for those travelling deep into the southern region or continuing onward — a route that is both peaceful and charming.


Distance and Travel Time

  • Approximate distance: approx. 575 km
  • Travel time: takes about 13–14 hours depending on the train, e.g. 13 h 1 min to 14 h 23 min

Timetable (Sample, Outbound)

Train No. / Service Type Departure (Bang Sue) Arrival (Phatthalung) Booking
171 (Rapid) 15:10 04:39 (+1 day) Book Now
37/45 (Special Express) 16:10 05:21 (+1 day) Book Now
31 (Special Express – fastest) 16:50 05:51 (+1 day) Book Now
169 (Rapid) 17:30 07:53 (+1 day) Book Now


Approximate Ticket Prices

  • 1st Class A/C Sleeper: approx. 1,827 ฿ (online) / 1,727 ฿ (at station)
  • 2nd Class A/C Sleeper: approx. 1,175 ฿ / 1,075 ฿
  • 2nd Class Fan Seat: approx. 605 ฿ / 505 ฿
  • 3rd Class Fan Seat: approx. 392 ฿ / 326 ฿

Route Highlights

  • Passes major towns such as Chumphon and Surat Thani before entering the lower South
  • Train 31 (Special Express) is the fastest, taking about 13 hours 1 minute
  • Options to suit your budget: A/C sleeper cars and fan seats are both available

Summary

  • Distance: approx. 575 km
  • Travel time: approx. 13–14 hours
  • Recommended trains:
    • 31 (Special Express, 16:50 → 05:51) — fastest
    • 37/45 (Special Express, 16:10 → 05:21)
  • Ticket price: from ~326 ฿ (3rd Class) to ~1,827 ฿ (1st Class sleeper)
  • Booking link: Click here to book via 12Go

Route Information

Origin

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Destination

Phatthalung

Travel time

13–14 hours