Nam Phong is the closest train station to the Ubolratana Dam in Khon Kaen Province. From Nam Phong it takes between 7 and 9 hours to travel by train to Bangkok depending upon which train you take. There is one daytime train, and two trains which travel overnight, both of which have sleeper seats available.
Train Times from Nam Phong to Bangkok
There are 3 direct trains a day from Nam Phong to Bangkok.
| Train | Nam Phong | Bangkok | Service |
| 76 | 09:10 | 16:35 | Express |
| 26 | 21:22 | 05:30 | Special Express |
| 134 | 22:21 | 07:30 | Rapid |
- The fastest service from Nam Phong to Bangkok is Train #76 departing at 09:10, which is scheduled to complete the journey in 7 hours 25 minutes.
- The slowest service from Nam Phong to Bangkok is Train #134 departing at 22:21 and scheduled to arrive in Bangkok 9 hours 09 minutes later.
Buy Tickets from Nam Phong to Bangkok
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Train #26 is the best of the two overnight trains.
Passenger accommodation on Train #26 is in some of the newest of the train carriages currently in use by the State Railways of Thailand.
Ticket Prices from Nam Phong to Bangkok
Train tickets from Nam Phong to Bangkok purchased online cost 50 to 100 THB more than the same train tickets purchased at a train station in Thailand. However, the benefit of paying more to book online is that you can guarantee to get the seat type of your choice on the train upon which you wish to travel.
| Seat Type | Online Price | Station Price |
| 1st Class A/C Sleeper | 1,520 THB | 1,420 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Sleeper | 1,019 THB | 919 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Seat | 491 THB | 409 THB |
| 3rd Class Fan Seat | 282 THB | 232 THB |
Location of Nam Phong Station
Location of Bangkok Station
Read more about Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station).
Travel from Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station
Bangkok’s old main train station is called Hua Lamphong Railway Station and it is located in the China Town area of Central Bangkok near to the Chao Phaya river. Many trains still terminate at Hua Lamphong Railway Station, however, you can also choose the leave the train at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal before you reach Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Bangkok Metro (MRT)
If your final destination is either the area around the Sukhumvit Road or the Silom Road then you can save time by alighting at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and continuing your journey on the Bangkok metro system (MRT). Train travel in Central Bangkok can be very slow and by switching to the MRT (which is very quick and fairly cheap) can cut 30 to 60 minutes off your total journey time.
Wat Traimit in BangkokThe easiest way to travel onward from Hua Lamphong Railway Station is also to take the MRT. There is an entrance to an MRT station near the side entrance to the main train station building.
Travel to the Khao San Road
If you are planning to travel to the Khao San Road area of Bangkok, or the riverside area near to the Grand Palace, then you need to either take a taxi, tuk-tuk or walk to the river and board the Chao Phraya Express Boat service. Neither the metro (MRT) or elevated railway system (BTS) currently connect with these either of these two riverside areas.