
1. Train – Bangkok to Surin
2. Bus – Bangkok to Surin
3. Flight – Bangkok to Surin
4. Taxi – Bangkok to Surin
🎫 Book Tickets to Surin
Train Schedule - Bangkok to Surin | Departs in Bangkok | Arrival in Surin | Book Train Ticket |
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Thai Railways EX71 | 10:35 | 17:08 | From $6.70 |
Thai Railways SP21 | 06:10 | 12:09 | From $14.60 |
Thai Railways RP139 | 19:25 | 03:15 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways RP135 | 07:10 | 15:07 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways RP141 | 23:05 | 07:26 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways SP23 | 21:05 | 04:13 | From $26.90 |
From Bangkok to Surin you can get by train, bus, taxi or plane.
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- The distance from Bangkok to Surin spans approximately 440 km by road. Opting for a direct flight to Buri Ram Airport presents the most comfortable and fastest option to reach Surin from Bangkok. Flights from Bangkok to Surin typically take about 1 hour, with fares ranging from $40-70 per person. These flights operate from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in Bangkok, with Buri Ram Airport located approximately 60 km from Surin’s town center. Alternatively, travelers can opt for train travel to Surin.
- Train travel to Surin via Surin Railway Station offers an economical option, with travel time averaging about 7-8.5 hours and train tickets costing approximately $5-35 per person. The trains feature comfortable seating options in 1st or 2nd class, along with sleeper berths for longer journeys. Another option is to travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Surin, which takes about 6.5-8 hours, with tickets priced around $10-16 per person. For those seeking convenience, private car hire from Bangkok to Surin is available, albeit being the most expensive option. Traveling by private car or taxi to Surin typically costs about $180-200 per car and takes approximately 6.5-8 hours. Travelers can easily search and book tickets or flights from Bangkok to Surin online.
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- Surin is a city and province located in Thailand’s Northeastern Isan region. It serves as a convenient stopover for travelers heading to destinations such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram (Surin town is approximately 50 km from Buri Ram), Ubon Ratchathani, or Si Sa Ket. Surin Province shares its border with the northern part of Cambodia. Visitors to Surin can explore numerous ruins dating back to the era when the Khmer of Angkor controlled the region.
- The primary airport serving commercial flights to Surin is Buri Ram Airport, located approximately 60 km north of the town. There are four main ways to reach Surin from Bangkok: tourist bus, Thai Railways train, private car/taxi, or a direct flight to Buri Ram Airport. Opting for a plane offers the quickest and most convenient option, although train travel is a cost-effective alternative with comfortable accommodations. For those already in Surin Province, exploring nearby Roi Et Province is also an enticing option. Refer to the instructions below for detailed guidance on reaching Surin from Bangkok.
Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Surin: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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Train | 7-8.5 hours | $5-35/pp |
Tourist Bus | 6.5-8 hours | $10-16/pp |
Plane (direct flight) | 1 hour | $40-60/pp |
Private Car/Taxi | 6.5-8 hours | $180-220/car |
How do I get from Bangkok to Surin?
1. TRAIN from Bangkok to Surin
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- train of Thai Railways is the most cheapest option of transfer to Surin
- there are about 5 trains of Thai Railways from Bangkok to Surin
- travel by train from Bangkok to Surin takes about 7-8.5 hours
- train ticket from Bangkok to Surin costs about $5-35/pp (2nd / 3rd class seats or sleeper berths)
- the most cheapest train ticket from Bangkok to Surin – hard seat, 3rd class – costs about $5-7/pp
- trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station and arrive to Surin Railway Station
- Book and buy train tickets from Bangkok to Surin online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- you can check current Thailand Railway Map + Thailand Train Timetable
🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Bangkok to Surin + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule – Bangkok to Surin: | Departure in Bangkok | Arrival in Surin | Book Train Ticket |
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Thai Railways EX71 | 10:35 | 17:08 | From $6.70 |
Thai Railways SP21 | 06:10 | 12:09 | From $14.60 |
Thai Railways RP139 | 19:25 | 03:15 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways RP135 | 07:10 | 15:07 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways RP141 | 23:05 | 07:26 | From $5.50 |
Thai Railways SP23 | 21:05 | 04:13 | From $26.90 |

2. BUS from Bangkok to Surin
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- another cheap option of transport to Surin from Bangkok in Thailand
- one-way bus ticket from Bangkok to Surin costs about $10-16/pp
- travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Surin takes about 6.5-8 hours
- comfortable and modern and air-conditioned tourist buses to Surin
- bus companies to Surin: Nakhonchai Air, The Transport Co Ltd
- buses depart mainly from the Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) or Nakhonchai Air station in Bangkok
- buses arrive to Surin Bus Terminal or Nakhonchai Air station in Buri Ram
- Book and buy bus tickets from Bangkok to Surin on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Bangkok to Surin + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule – Bangkok to Surin: | Departure in Bangkok | Arrival in Surin | Bus Ticket – Price |
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Nakhonchai Air | 22:00 | 04:32 | From $12.00 |
Nakhonchai Air | 20:50 | 03:23 | From $12.00 |
Nakhonchai Air | 11:15 | 18:10 | From $12.00 |
Nakhonchai Air | 16:30 | 23:30 | From $12.00 |
Nakhonchai Air | 19:40 | 02:15 | From $15.80 |
Nakhonchai Air | 10:15 | 17:10 | From $15.80 |
Nakhonchai Air | 21:20 | 05:18 | From $13.40 |
Nakhonchai Air | 09:25 | 17:53 | From $13.40 |
Transport Co Ltd | 07:00 | 14:36 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 08:30 | 16:06 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 10:30 | 18:06 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 12:00 | 19:36 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 16:45 | 00:21 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 19:00 | 02:36 | From $10.00 |
Transport Co Ltd | 20:30 | 04:06 | From $10.00 |

3. FLIGHT from Bangkok to Surin (Buri Ram Airport)
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- the most fastest and comfortable option of transfer to Surin from Bangkok
- airlines to Surin from Bangkok: Nok Air, Air Asia
- direct flight from Bangkok to Surin takes only about 1 hour
- direct flights from Bangkok: Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport
- direct flights to Buri Ram Airport (about 60 km north of Surin town center)
- flight from Bangkok to Surin costs about $40-70/pp
- from Buri Ram Airport to Surin town you can travel by taxi or local bus
- Book and buy your flight from Bangkok to Surin online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜

4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Bangkok to Surin
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- you can also travel from Bangkok to Surin by private taxi/car or minivan
- transport by taxi/car from Bangkok to Surin takes about 6.5-8 hours
- taxi companies to Surin from Bangkok: Glassflower
- travel by private car/taxi to Surin from Bangkok costs about $180-220/car
- luxury cars, minivans or jeeps + SUV and there is also a hotel transfer
- you can also book your private taxi/car from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in Bangkok
- Book your private taxi/car from Bangkok to Surin online

❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Bangkok to Surin:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Bangkok to Surin?
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- You can book + buy tickets / flights from Bangkok to Surin on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- you can also book another tickets + flights from Bangkok or another place in Thailand
2. How long does it take to reach Surin from Bangkok?
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- Travel by train from Bangkok to Surin takes about 7-8.5 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Surin takes about 6.5-8 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Bangkok to Surin (Buri Ram Airport) takes about 1 hour.
- Travel by private car / taxi from Bangkok to Surin takes about 6.5-8 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Bangkok to Surin?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Surin is about 440 km by road, aerial distance is about 340 km.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Bangkok to Surin?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Bangkok to Surin costs about $40-60/pp.
- Travel by train from Bangkok to Surin costs about $5-35/pp (depends on the class of train).
- Travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Surin costs about $10-16/pp.
- Travel by private car/van from Bangkok to Surin costs about $180-220/car.
5. I received train e-ticket to Surin to e-mail, it is necessary to print it?
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- Yes, you have to print your train e-ticket/voucher from Bangkok to Surin.
- Read carefully current and updated instructions at 12go and Baolau websites.
6. What type of trains you can use for transport from Bangkok to Surin?
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- There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class trains of Thai Railways to Surin Railway Station. The most cheapest train is the 3rd class train – hard seats, but it is recommended for tourists to book 2nd class air-conditioned trains, you can book soft seats. There are also sleeper berths in these trains of Thai Railways to Surin.
7. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Bangkok to Surin?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Bangkok to Surin is to travel by train, train tickets start already at $5/pp.
8. What is the best way of transfer from Bangkok to Surin?
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- The best way of transport from Bangkok to Surin is to travel by plane. You will save some travel time, but it is also not bad idea and cheap way to travel by train of Thai Railways if you want to see Thailand from other perspective.
9. How to go back from Surin to Bangkok?
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- From Surin to Bangkok you can travel by train, bus, plane or you can book your private car/taxi. This way of transport is the same way of traveling to Surin from Bangkok. You can also travel by train to Ubon Ratchathani, or if you are traveling from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok, it is a good idea to stop and visit Surin province.
10. Where you can also travel from Bangkok, what to visit?
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- Bangkok is the biggest and capital city of Thailand. The most frequented transport site in Thailand, there are airports, railway stations, bus stations and you can travel to any other place in Thailand. One of the most frequented route is from Bangkok to Surat Thani or from Bangkok to Ayutthaya or Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima.
11. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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