Take a bed after dinner and wake up in Bangkok.

The distance from Chumphon to Bangkok is approximately 460 km, and I would recommend the night train. Chumphon station is located in the city center. Eight sleeper trains run to Bangkok between 8:51 pm and 1:27 am. Train number 86 departs at 10:19 pm and arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:10 am, just as the MRT opens. An air-conditioned second-class sleeper berth costs approximately 640–730 baht. For those who prefer to travel during the day, train number 40 departs at 11:18 am and arrives at 6:05 pm. Only seats are available on this train.

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Buses from Suwannatee depart in the morning and arrive at Bangkok's South Railway Station around 4:20 PM for approximately 400 baht. Flights are only available to Don Mueang, departing at 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM from an airport about 35 km north of the city. Below you will find all train connections with arrival times, bus and flight connections, and information on how to get from each arrival point in Bangkok to the airports.

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    • The short answer

    Take the night train from Chumphon Station. Train No. 86 departs at 10:19 PM and arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:10 AM, while Train No. 84 departs at 11:18 PM and arrives at 7:05 AM. A second-class, air-conditioned sleeper berth costs approximately 640–730 baht. During the day, Train No. 40 departs at 11:18 AM and arrives at 6:05 PM. Morning buses from Suwannatee reach the South Station around 4:20 PM for approximately 400 baht. Thai AirAsia (9:00 AM) and Nok Air (7:30 PM) offer flights to Don Mueang in one hour.

    Key facts

    Train number 86 at 10:19 PM would be the train connection I would book.

    The train arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:10 AM. Train number 84, departing at 11:18 PM, arrives at 7:05 AM. Earlier trains reach the station before 6:00 AM, when the MRT is not yet operational.

    One-day train, No. 40 at 11:18 am

    Special train, air-conditioned seats only, arrival in Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:05 PM, approx. 430 Baht with 12Go.

    The train station is located in the city.

    Chumphon train station is just a short walk from the night market, so you can grab a bite to eat and catch the train there. The bus station and airport are located outside the city.

    The buses depart in the morning, for around 400 baht.

    Buses from Suwannatee depart between approximately 08:00 and 10:30, depending on the departure point, and arrive at the southern bus station (Sai ​​Tai Mai) on the Thonburi side at approximately 16:20.

    Flights only go to Don Mueang

    Thai AirAsia flies at 9:00 AM and Nok Air at 7:30 PM, about an hour later. From mid-December, AirAsia will also offer a flight at 3:40 PM. The airport is located about 35 km north of the city.

    Book your berths for early December and January.

    The lower berths at stations 86 and 84 are usually the first to be booked during the peak season in the cooler months. Outside of this period, berths are often available one or two days in advance.

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    Train timetables according to Barrow's Thai Tracks; berth prices with 12Go (approx. 640–650 ฿) and Seat61 (729 ฿), seat prices with 12Go. Bus, minivan and flight times and prices from 12Go for a weekday in mid-November, including booking fee.

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    The journey times are taken from the Barrow's Thai Tracks timetable and match those of 12Go. A 2nd class sleeper berth with air conditioning costs approximately 640–650 baht with 12Go and 729 baht according to the Seat61 fare list; 3rd class seats on express trains cost approximately 190–200 baht with 12Go.

    Which night train should I take?

    All trains back to Bangkok depart from Chumphon Station in the city center. This allows you to have dinner near the night market and easily walk to the platform. The only question is what time you want to arrive. Train No. 86 at 10:19 PM arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:10 AM, and train No. 84 at 11:18 PM arrives at 7:05 AM. Therefore, I would book these two trains. The MRT Blue Line under the station starts running around 6:00 AM, so you can get directly into the city.

    The earlier trains are less crowded. Train No. 44 at 8:51 p.m. offers only seats and arrives at 3:45 a.m., while train No. 168 at 9:20 p.m. arrives at 5:10 a.m. – both before the MRT starts operating. The later sleeper trains, from No. 172 at 11:56 p.m. to No. 170 at 2:32 a.m., reach their destination between 7:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., right in the middle of the morning rush hour. This is ideal for those who aren't in a hurry. An air-conditioned second-class sleeper berth costs around 640–730 baht, and berths to Bangkok sell out quickly in December and January.

    The day train

    Train No. 40 is the only train that runs during the day. It departs Chumphon at 11:18 AM and arrives in Bangkok at 6:05 PM. It's an express train with air-conditioned seats (no sleeper berths) and costs approximately 430 baht, according to 12Go. This train is ideal for those who prefer to watch the coastline travel by rather than sleep through it. It arrives in Bangkok in time to check in and have dinner. From Koh Tao, the morning boats don't reach Chumphon station until between 12:30 and 12:45 PM, after the train has already departed. Therefore, anyone traveling from the island must spend a night in Chumphon.

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    • The bus to the South Terminal

    Suwannatee buses depart from Chumphon between approximately 8:00 and 10:30 AM, depending on the boarding point, and arrive at the South Bus Terminal (Sai ​​Tai Mai) in Bangkok around 4:20 PM. The fare is approximately 400–475 baht. The main bus terminal is located outside the city, so it's best to board at one of the pick-up points listed on the booking websites rather than traveling there. A minibus (van-and-van) departs at 7:10 AM and arrives around 4:35 PM. The fare is approximately 750 baht.

    The South Railway Station is located on the Thonburi side of the river, far from Sukhumvit Road and the airports. Therefore, factor in an extra taxi fare. Taking the bus saves you about 250–300 baht per sleeping berth and arrives in the late afternoon, but I would pay the extra for an overnight stay on the bus.

    Flight from Chumphon

    Thai AirAsia departs Chumphon at 9:00 AM and lands at Don Mueang at 10:00 AM, while Nok Air departs at 7:30 PM and lands at 8:30 PM. According to booking portals, the price is approximately 1,400–1,850 Baht. From mid-December, AirAsia will offer an additional flight at 3:40 PM. All flights land at Don Mueang, not Suvarnabhumi.

    The airport is located approximately 35 km north of the city, so please allow ample time for the journey. If you take a long-haul flight from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang departing at 9:00 AM, you will have the afternoon free to travel through Bangkok. However, the 7:30 PM departure is too late for a guaranteed connecting flight that same evening.

    From the train to the airports

    Krung Thep Aphiwat is Bangkok's central transport hub in Bang Sue. The blue MRT line runs directly underneath it from around 6:00 AM, while the dark red line runs from 5:00 AM to Don Mueang Airport. This makes it easy to combine the night train with a midday flight from Don Mueang. For Suvarnabhumi Airport, you should plan for the morning, as it's located on the other side of the city.

    Arrival from Koh Tao

    If you are coming from the island, the Lomprayah (departing at 3:00 PM) and Boonsiri (departing at 2:45 PM) boats arrive at Chumphon Station at 5:30 PM for 900 baht, a few hours before the night trains. The 3:00 PM boat reaches the airport at 6:00 PM, in time for the 7:30 PM Nok Air flight. Our Koh Tao to Bangkok travel guide has all the information you need about the boats, as well as through tickets to Khao San Road and the airports.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about the Chumphon to Bangkok connection.

    The night train from Chumphon station consists of eight sleeper cars and runs between 8:51 PM and 1:27 AM; the journey takes approximately 8 hours. Morning buses from Suwannatee arrive at the South Station around 4:20 PM for about 400 baht, and flights to Don Mueang depart at 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM.

    No. 44 at 8:51 PM, No. 168 at 9:20 PM, No. 86 at 10:19 PM, No. 174 at 10:50 PM, No. 84 at 11:18 PM, No. 172 at 11:56 PM, No. 32 at 12:54 AM, and Nos. 38/46 at 1:27 AM. The fastest times were achieved by No. 86 (arriving at 6:10 AM) and No. 84 (arriving at 7:05 AM).

    One. Special Express No. 40 departs at 11:18 AM and arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:05 PM. Only air-conditioned seats are available. The ticket costs approximately 430 Baht on a 12Go card.

    Approximately 640–730 Baht for an air-conditioned second-class sleeper berth, approximately 430 Baht for a seat on a daytime train, and approximately 190–200 Baht in third class on express trains, according to 12Go prices.

    The morning buses from Suwannatee depart from the South Terminal (Sai ​​Tai Mai) on the Thonburi side at approximately 4:20 PM. From there, you can take a taxi to the city center or the airports.

    Yes, only to Don Mueang. Thai AirAsia flies at 9:00 AM and Nok Air at 7:30 PM, about an hour later. From mid-December, AirAsia will also offer a flight at 3:40 PM. Chumphon Airport is located about 35 km north of the city.

    In Krung Thep Aphiwat (Bang Sue Grand), not in Hua Lamphong. The blue MRT line runs underneath it from approximately 6:00 AM, the dark red line to Don Mueang Airport from 5:00 AM.

    Approximately 460 km by road, about 6 to 6.5 hours by car, about 8 hours by night train and one hour by plane.

    Sources

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