Train 86 Surat Thani to Bangkok
Ticket Prices, Timetable
Train 86 from Surat Thani to Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok is an Express service with a wide range of seating and sleeper beds available, from 1st to 2nd and 3rd class.
Fares for Train 86 from Surat Thani to Bangkok
3rd class seat in a fan-cooled carriage:
Adult Fare: 257 THB
Child Fare: 204 THB
2nd class seat in a fan-cooled carriage:
Adult Fare: 398 THB
Child Fare: 274 THB
2nd class bed / berth in a Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult Fare:
Upper Berth: 668 Baht
Lower Berth: 718 Baht
Child Fare:
Upper Berth: 544 Baht
Lower Berth: 594 Baht
1st class bed / berth in a Day & Night air-conditioned carriage:
Adult Fare:
Upper Berth: 1139 Baht
Lower Berth: 1339 Baht
Child Fare:
Upper Berth: 880 Baht
Lower Berth: 1080 Baht
To book your seats or berths online, click here >
Train 86 Timetable Surat Thani to Bangkok
Train 86 originates in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
| Station | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani | 19:21 | 19:31 |
| Chaiya | 20:05 | 20:06 |
| Lang Suan | 21:05 | 21:06 |
| Chumphon | 22:08 | 22:19 |
| Pathiu | 22:52 | 22:53 |
| Map Ammarit | 23:10 | 23:11 |
| Bang Saphan Yai | 23:50 | 23:51 |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan | 00:54 | 00:55 |
| Wang Phong | 01:54 | 01:55 |
| Hua Hin | 02:15 | 02:20 |
| Phetchaburi | 03:16 | 03:19 |
| Ratchaburi | 04:02 | 04:05 |
| Ban Pong | 04:34 | 04:35 |
| Nakhon Pathom | 04:55 | 05:05 |
| Sala Ya | 05:33 | 05:34 |
| Bang Bamru | 05:56 | 05:57 |
| Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) | 06:10 |
If you would like to see the full schedule with all the stops for train number 86, click here >
Surat Thani to Bangkok by Bus or Flight:
As Surat Thani train station is located to the south of all the ports, if you are travelling from the islands around Koh Samui to Bangkok, you are often better off taking a bus from the port directly to Bangkok, rather than taking a bus south to the train station.
You can buy combination ferry and bus tickets from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan to Bangkok (often much cheaper than taking a ferry, bus and then a train).
To search for the cheapest way to get from the islands to Bangkok, click here >
Taking a flight from Surat Thani Airport (URT) is also much cheaper than flying from Koh Samui directly to Bangkok.
You can buy tickets for flights from URT to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Muang Airport (DMK) with fares comparable to, or sometimes cheaper than, train tickets (if you book well in advance).
Seats / Berths on Train Number 86
3rd class seats are the cheapest way to travel from Surat Thani to Bangkok, but for this long overnight journey, they are not recommended if you want to get some sleep.
3rd class seatsThe reclining seats in 2nd class seat carriages are much more comfortable, and the coaches are less crowded and quieter than the 3rd class.
2nd class seatsFor a decent night's rest, the 2nd class sleepers are the best choice.
If you have a choice, book the lower berths, as they are much wider and much more comfortable than the upper berths (they also sell out first).
On this service they are all air-conditioned coaches, so bring something warm to wear, as they can be quite cold at times.
2nd class berths / bedsIf you want to splash out, 1st class cabins are available, sleeping two passengers in each cabin.
You can even book a cabin for sole occupancy if you want.
Booking Tickets for Train 86 Surat Thani to Bangkok
Unless you travel 3rd class, you should book your tickets as far in advance as you can to get a good sleeping berth or 2nd class seat.
To book advance train tickets in Thailand, you can:
1) Visit any SRT railway station and buy your tickets in person.
2) Save yourselves the hassle and book tickets online (booking fees apply) >
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