Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction Train
If you want to travel on the Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction train, there is a choice of cheap Ordinary and Rapid services, or the much more expensive Special Express services.
The distance from Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction by train is 172 km, with a duration of journey between two and a half hours for the fast Sprinter service, to over 4 hours for the slower Ordinary trains.
Timetable for Trains from Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | 06:35 | 10:39 | Ordinary |
| 448 | 11:15 | 15:21 | Ordinary |
| 170 | 14:31 | 17:29 | Rapid |
| 172 | 15:50 | 18:33 | Rapid |
| 42* | --:-- | --:-- | Special Express DRC |
| 32 | 17:45 | 20:30 | Special Express |
| 38 / 46 | 18:15 | 21:08 | Special Express |
* Train 42 is currently not in service.
To see the train schedule in the other direction from Thung Song to Hat Yai click here >
Ticket Prices for the Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction Train
Due to the way train ticket prices are calculated in Thailand, for relatively short journeys like this, you are much better off taking either an Ordinary or Rapid train.
This is because you have to pay fairly large fixed fees on the faster trains (for any distance travelled), making shorter trips on these services quite expensive.
3rd Class seats on a Hat Yai to Thung Song Junction train
Ordinary Trains:
3rd class fan cooled carriage seat: Adult 35 THB - Child 18 THB
Rapid Trains:
3rd class fan cooled carriage seat: Adult 85 THB - Child 68 THB
2nd class fan cooled carriage seat: Adult 130 THB - Child 90 THB
2nd class Day & Night fan cooled carriage:
Adult from 260 THB - Child 220 THB
2nd class Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult from 390 THB - Child 350 THB
Special Express DRC (Diesel Railcar - Sprinter Train):
Adult 390 THB - Child 350 THB
Fares on Sprinter services include a meal and soft drinks in the price.
Special Express (train 38-46):
3rd class fan cooled carriage seat: Adult 225 THB - Child 208 THB
2nd class fan cooled carriage seat: Adult 270 THB - Child 230 THB
2nd class Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult from 530 THB - Child from 490 THB
1st class Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult from 777 THB - Child 699 THB
Special Express train number 32 operates with the new Chinese made CNR coaches, has only 2nd and 1st class sleeping carriages and is more expensive:
2nd class Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult from 680 THB - Child from 640 THB
1st class Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult from 957 THB - Child 879 THB
Booking Tickets
If you want to travel in 3rd class Ordinary trains, you have to buy your tickets on the day of travel.
If you want to travel in 2nd or 1st class, you should book in advance from the Hat Yai station advance booking office or online >
- For information about the Hat Yai Railway Station, click on the picture link below:
