train from Korat to Pattaya????????

[ben]

Is it possible to take the train from Korat to Pattaya.
Just asking if somebody did this in the past?
Wanting to try something new: not by car or bus, but by train for a change,.... is it fun or better avoid it?

[KiwiCanadian]

If you look up this url  "http://www.railway.co.th/main/index_en.html" (I was able to get this from Goggle).

Scroll down to "Timetable & Fares"

This time table cannot make connections (TIT), so make 2 distinct trips, I would check the Bangers to Pattaya first as there seems to be only 2 per day, then match up the Korat to Bangers train that gives you time in between. I have never ridden on the trains here but I would give at least an hour between trains for any delays.

Remember Google can be Ur friend, try goggling "Train delays in Thailand" to give you an idea of how much time to give between the 2 trains.

KC

[Anton]

is it fun or better avoid it?

Better avoid it.

[waterheart]

Dear Sir,

I like riding on train too.
I've heard about new route of Bangkok to Pattaya 
You can visit Pattaya in one day : Depart Bangkok 06:45-09:50 // Return 15:50-18:55
You can check on website below.
http://www.railway.co.th/main/train/banputaluangT997.html

Well, you manage train timetable from Korat-Bangkok on website below.
http://www.railway.co.th/WebDestination/#/SearchDestination/EN

on pic#2:
Train#78 : class2 (Air) = 325B/seat , class3 = 200B/seat
Train#142 : class2 = 165B/seat , class3 = 100B/seat
Train#24 : class1 = 1030-1230B/bed , class2 = 715-815B/bed  >> [Getting new experience on sleeper train from Korat-Bangkok] 

*Cost different by Special express/express/rapid : Air/Fan/window 
*For good and clear information, please ask officer at any train station
*Booking tickets of any route at any train station : it's online system with English speaking officer 

** This is Train Tracking System  [delay 0-103 minutes  ]
http://tts.railway.co.th/passenger/view.php


Have a fun trip.
WH
 

[ben]

thank you all for this interesting information.