18.30 Train from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Train 167 departing from Bangkok at 18.30 is one of the two most popular trains to Surat Thani for foreign visitors. Booking in advance is essential at busy times of the year if you want a sleeper seat, particularly an air-conditioned sleeper seat. 

Train Information

The reason for the popularity of this train is its convenient arrival and departure times. It departs just after sunset allowing passengers to leave their luggage at Bangkok Train Station, explore nearby China Town, and board the train as it gets dark in time for an evening meal.

The arrival time is equally convenient:

• Even with delays, the train arrives in time for the 07.00, 07.45, 08.00, 08.30 and 09.00 direct services from Surat Thani train station to Koh Samui.
• It also arrives before the first departures to Koh Phangan at  07.00, 07.45, 08.00, 08.30 and 09.00.
• The first direct connection to Koh Tao is at 08.30.

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Prices for the 18.30 Train

Seat Types on Train #167

There are four seats types on this train, the best and most expensive seats of Train #167 are the 2nd Class Sleeper seats:

• 2nd Class A/C Sleeper
• 2nd Class Fan Sleeper
• 2nd Class Fan Seat
• 3rd Class Fan Seat

Pictures of the 18.30 Train

Train #167 on Arrival at Surat Thani

2nd Class AC Sleeper Carriage on the 18.30 Train to Surat Thani

Train #167 being prepared for the journey to Surat Thani

Timetable to Surat Thani

Next read about Travel from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan