Thailand Trains

Bangkok to Ban Krut train tickets

The Bangkok to Ban Krut train runs 6 times daily on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The fastest completes the journey in 4h54m. Tickets start from 250 THB (US$ 7.44) . Sleeper berths are available on 4 of them.

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2026 schedule

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Every departure running this route right now, with SRT fares, all fees included.

Train Times Duration Classes From
43Special Express 07:30 → 12:24 4h54m
Second class seat (AC)
477 THB (US$ 14.20) Book →
171Rapid 15:10 → 20:49 5h39m
Second class seat (Fan) Third class seat (Fan) Second class bed (AC)
250 THB (US$ 7.44) Book →
169Rapid 17:30 → 23:39 6h09m
Second class seat (Fan) Third class seat (Fan) Second class bed (AC)
250 THB (US$ 7.44) Book →
173Rapid 20:10 → 02:20+1 6h10m
Second class seat (Fan) Third class seat (Fan) Second class bed (AC)
250 THB (US$ 7.44) Book →
167Rapid 20:30 → 02:35+1 6h05m
Second class seat (Fan) Third class seat (Fan) Second class bed (AC)
250 THB (US$ 7.44) Book →
39Special Express 22:50 → 03:56+1 5h06m
Second class seat (AC)
477 THB (US$ 14.20) Book →

Booking the overnight service? See our guide to Thailand’s sleeper trains for berth types, fares and what a night on board is really like.

Verified SRT schedules. Times and fares from the State Railway of Thailand, not estimates. Last verified: 20/10/2026

Route facts

First and last train
07:30 · 22:50
Fastest train
Special Express 43 · 4h54m
Overnight sleeper
Yes, on 2 of 6 trains
Cheapest class
Third class seat (Fan)from 250 THB (US$ 7.44)
The journey

The Bangkok to Ban Krut train, up close.

Ban Krut is a quiet beach town in Prachuap Khiri Khan, about 380 km south of Bangkok on the Southern Line. It is a small station: the trains that stop here are mostly Rapid services, plus the daytime Special Express railcar.

Ban Krut, Bang Saphan Yai or Bang Saphan Noi?

Three stations on this stretch of coast are easy to mix up at booking time. Ban Krut is the station for Ban Krut beach. Bang Saphan Yai and Bang Saphan Noi are separate stops further south with their own timetables, and Bang Saphan Noi only sees a couple of trains, after midnight. Check that the station on your ticket matches where you are staying.

How long does the Bangkok to Ban Krut train take?

The fastest train, the Special Express 43, takes 4h54m, and the slowest takes 6h10m. There are 6 trains a day: the first leaves Bangkok at 07:30 and the last at 22:50. 3 of them run overnight.

Late arrivals

Several of the southbound evening trains reach Ban Krut in the middle of the night, when the station is quiet and there is little transport waiting. If you take one of them, arrange your pickup with your hotel before you travel.

Riding the other way? See the Ban Krut to Bangkok train.

Choose your comfort

Which class to book.

The classes sold on this route and what you get with each, from the cheapest seat up.

Third class seat (Fan)

Third class seat (Fan)

Basic seats with fans and open windows, the cheapest way to travel.

Short trips at the lowest price
Second class seat (Fan)

Second class seat (Fan)

An assigned padded seat with fans and opening windows.

Daytime trips on a budget
Second class seat (AC)

Second class seat (AC)

An assigned reclining seat in an air-conditioned carriage.

Daytime trips in comfort
Most popular Second class bed (AC)

Second class bed (AC)

Upper and lower berths along an open air-conditioned carriage, with curtains and bedding. Lower berths are wider and sell out first.

Most night travelers

Price per class

Class From Up to
Third class seat (Fan) 171, 169, 173, 167 250 THB (US$ 7.44) 250 THB (US$ 7.44)
Second class seat (Fan) 171, 169, 173, 167 339 THB (US$ 10.09) 339 THB (US$ 10.09)
Second class seat (AC) 43, 39 477 THB (US$ 14.20) 477 THB (US$ 14.20)
Second class bed (AC) 171, 169, 173, 167 639 THB (US$ 19.02) 715 THB (US$ 21.28)

Per person, one way, from the current SRT timetable, all fees included. The price varies by train, so pick yours when you book.

New to Thai trains? Read our guides to train classes and train types.

Onboard

What it's like on the train.

SRT trains range from fan-cooled third class seats to air-conditioned sleeper cars on the night trains.

Power and comfort

Newer air-conditioned trains have power sockets, older fan and third class cars usually do not, so charge your devices before boarding. Air-conditioned cars can run cold at night, bring a light layer.

Food and drink

Long distance trains usually have a dining car or staff selling meals and drinks at your seat. On shorter trips, buy food at the station before departure.

Luggage

There is no luggage check-in: you keep your bags with you. Each passenger can bring up to 30kg of luggage in third class, 40kg in second class and 60kg in first class.

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Good to know

The practical details.

Onboard

Air-conditioned classes are cool, fan classes have open windows. Lower berths are wider and cost a little more than upper berths.

ID & tickets

Bring the passport used at booking, the name must match your ticket. The e-ticket on your phone is enough, no printout needed.

Changes & refunds

Changes and cancellations follow SRT rules and fees. Check the conditions shown with each fare before you pay.

Best time to travel

Book ahead for Songkran in April, New Year and long weekends, when sleeper berths sell out first.

Before you go, read our guides to booking SRT tickets, changes and cancellations, food on board and the ladies only carriage.

Booking window

How far ahead can you book?

You can book this route up to 90 days before departure. Here is how the sales window works, and how to find out the moment your date opens.

When tickets go on sale

The State Railway of Thailand releases seats 90 days before the departure date. If your travel date is further out, trains show a "Not open yet" status: this is normal and means tickets are not on sale yet. Sleeper berths around holidays sell out quickly once the window opens. Every rule of the SRT sales window, holidays included, is in our SRT booking window guide.

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Where to go

Your stations.

Krung Thep Aphiwat

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Station guide →

Ban Krut

Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77190, Thailand Arrive 30-60 min before departure.

Before you book

Quick answers.

How many trains run from Bangkok to Ban Krut each day?

6 trains run daily from Bangkok to Ban Krut, giving you a choice of departure times throughout the day.

How long does the Bangkok to Ban Krut train take?

The Bangkok to Ban Krut train takes as little as 4h54m on the fastest service, the 43. Slower services stop at more stations along the way.

How much is a Bangkok to Ban Krut train ticket?

Bangkok to Ban Krut train tickets start from 250 THB (US$ 7.44), all fees included, with higher fares for air-conditioned classes and sleeper berths.

Is there an overnight train from Bangkok to Ban Krut?

Yes. 2 of the daily services between Bangkok and Ban Krut offer sleeper berths.

Which station do Bangkok to Ban Krut trains depart from?

Trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Railway Station (สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์), Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900, Thailand. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete boarding.

Where do Bangkok to Ban Krut trains arrive?

Trains arrive at Ban Krut Railway Station (สถานีบ้านกรูด), Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77190, Thailand.

Do I need a Thai phone number or SIM card to book?

No. You can book with any email address and pay by international card, no Thai phone number or local SIM required.

How do I receive my train ticket?

Your e-ticket is sent by email once the booking is confirmed. Show it on your phone at the station, there is no need to print anything.

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About the author

Maxence Decamp, founder of YesMyTrips, on a boat in Southeast Asia.

Maxence Decamp

French, based in Southeast Asia since 2017

I spent six years in transport booking across Southeast Asia before founding YesMyTrips in 2025. In those years I saw too many travellers arrive at the wrong station, miss their train, or pay two or three times the real fare because of contradictory information found online. The platform exists to make booking simple and reliable.

This editorial site exists for a different reason. Most English language guides to trains in the region are generic, copied from one blog to the next, and often wrong. Here I publish data checked against the official operator systems, and I write the guides from riding the routes myself, not from a search engine.

This blog combines YesMyTrips' regularly verified data and my own travel notes, route by route.