The journey from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai is scheduled to take between 5 and 6 hours depending upon which train service you take. There are only three trains a day from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Noi Railway Station (the other smaller railway station in Bang Saphan) all of which are scheduled to arrive after midnight.
Train Times from Bangkok to Bang Sapan Yai
There are 9 trains per day from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai Railway Station.
| Train | Bangkok | Bang Saphan Yai | Service |
| 43 | 07:30 | 12:37 | Special Express |
| 171 | 15:10 | 21:04 | Rapid |
| 37/45 | 16:10 | 22:03 | Rapid |
| 169 | 17:30 | 23:54 | Rapid |
| 83 | 18:50 | 00:53 | Express |
| 85 | 19:50 | 02:11 | Express |
| 173 | 20:10 | 02:35 | Rapid |
| 167 | 20:30 | 02:50 | Rapid |
| 39/41 | 22:50 | 04:09 | Special Express |
- The fastest train from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai is Train #43 departing from Bangkok at 07:30, and arriving 5 hours 07 minutes later in Bang Saphan Yai at 12:37.
- The slowest train is Train #173 departing from Bangkok at 20:10 and arriving in Bang Saphan Yai at 02:35, which is a scheduled journey time of 6 hours 25 minutes.
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The two best train services to take are Train #43 and Train #171. Train #43 departing at 07:30 is a three carriage air-conditioned sprinter train which travels relatively quickly, although the carriages can feel a little cramped and it can be awkward to carry luggage on and off the train as the central aisle is very narrow. Train #171 departing at 15:10 arrives mid-evening at 21:04 and has more spacious train carriages. The other train services are less convenient because of the later arrival times mean that restaurants will be shut for the evening by the time you get to Bang Saphan, particularly if the train is delayed, and it may be difficult to find onward transport at that time of night.
Ticket Prices from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai
It costs from 80 to 100 THB more to buy a ticket from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai in advance online than it does to buy the same ticket at a train station in Thailand.
| Seat Type | Online Price | Station Price |
| 2nd Class A/C Sleeper | 797 THB | 697 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Seat | 477 THB | 397 THB |
Booking in advance is a good idea during busy times for travel in Thailand. Bang Saphan Yai is Thailand’s Southern train line, which runs from Bangkok to the border with Malaysia via popular destinations such as Hua Hin, Chumphon (for ferries to Koh Tao), Surat Thani (for ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan), Hat Yai and the Southern provinces.
Whilst Bang Saphan Yai is not a particularly popular destination the other destinations on this route are, and trains heading south from Bangkok can become very busy during the tourist high season, Thai public holidays such as Songkran when Thai people visit their families, and before the monthly Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan.
About Bang Saphan Yai
Bang Saphan is a lesser known beach resort town which is popular with Thai tourists during public holidays. The main draw for the majority of foreign tourists is the island of Koh Thalu, located 20 minutes off the coast by speedboat.
Travel to Ko Thalu
Speedboat services depart from Ban Maw Phraw Pier in Bang Saphan Noi to Koh Thalu at 10:00 every day with a return trip at 14:30. You can stay overnight at Ko Thalu Island Resort or enjoy the snorkelling, the beaches and a canoeing adventure on a day trip. Koh Thalu is a great little island which is not connected to mains electricity and has few facilities, but some interesting coastal caves to explore.
Temple in Bang SaphanStaying in Bang Saphan
Bang Saphan itself has some great beaches located between Bang Saphan Yai and Bang Saphan Noi and this is the area where you can find the best restaurants and resorts. Bang Saphan Yai and Bang Saphan Noi both have small town centres with shops, ATM machines and places where you can rent motorbikes. You will need your own vehicle to get around or alternatively contact one of the resorts and get them to pick you up from the train station and arrange a car and driver for any excursions you might want to take.
Places to Visit near Bang Saphan
Other places to visit nearby are Wat Tum Marong temple which is located within a large cave, the lively Tuesday and Thursday Night Markets near Bang Saphan Yai Railway Station, and the Sai Ku and Ka-On waterfalls which are a short drive away from Bang Saphan. Bang Saphan is also popular for fishing as there are a number of inland lakes and reservoirs which are well stocked with fish in the area. Bang Saphan also has a very inexpensive golf course.
Bangkok Railway Station
The main long distance railway station in Bangkok is Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station).
Bang Saphan Yai Train Station
Bang Saphan Yai Railway Station is 11.4 km from Ban Maw Phraw Pier.