Train 38-46 Hat Yai to Bangkok
Timetable Special Express Sleeper
Train 38-46 from Hat Yai Junction Station to Bang Sue Grand Station (Krung Thep Aphiwat) in Bangkok is a Special Express overnight service with a mix of seat and sleeper carriages, from 3rd to 2nd to 1st class.
Train 38-46 Timetable Hat Yai to Bangkok
Train 38 originates in Sungai Kolok / Train 46 originates in Padang Besar.
| Station | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai Junction | 17:35 | 18:05 |
| Bang Kaeo | 18:53 | 18:54 |
| Phatthalung | 19:16 | 19:18 |
| Cha-uat | 19:58 | 19:59 |
| Thung Song Junction | 20:52 | 21:02 |
| Surat Thani | 22:47 | 22:50 |
| Chumphon | 01:17 | 01:27 |
| Bang Saphan Yai | 02:50 | 02:51 |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan | 03:53 | 03:54 |
| Wang Phong | 04:52 | 04:53 |
| Hua Hin | 05:12 | 05:17 |
| Phetchaburi | 06:10 | 06:13 |
| Ratchaburi | 06:56 | 06:59 |
| Ban Pong | 07:28 | 07:29 |
| Nakhon Pathom | 07:50 | 08:00 |
| Sala Ya | 08:28 | 08:29 |
| Bang Bamru | 08:51 | 08:52 |
| Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) | 09:05 |
To book seats / beds on thsi train online click here >
Other ways to get from Hat Yai to Bangkok:
The quickest way is to fly from HDY to BKK or DMK, and if you book in advance, fares can be quite cheap.
To find cheap flights from HDY, click here >
The next best option is to take a bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok, or you could take a minivan, but this is a long trip in a fairly cramped van, so we would not recommend travel by minivan.
Seating and Berth / Beds on Train 38-46
3rd and 2nd class seats are available in fan-cooled carriages.
The 3rd class carriages can get quite crowded and are not recommended for this long overnight trip (unless you are on a really tight budget).
2nd class seats offer more comfort (they recline), so they are much easier to get some sleep on.
3rd class seats
2nd class seatsThe 2nd and 1st class Day and Night carriages offer much more comfort, as the seats are turned into beds soon after the train leaves Hat Yai.
Some people find the air-conditioning too cold, so bring something warm to wear (you do get a blanket, but sometimes that's not enough to keep you warm).
2nd class day and night seats
1st class day and night seatsBooking Tickets for Train 38-46
Tickets for the route are available up to 90 days ahead.
To book advance tickets, you can:
1) Visit any SRT Railway Station and buy tickets in person.
2) For a small extra fee and much more convenience, you can book online >
Station Information
Hat Yai Junction Railway Station page >
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