Special Express No. 25: Bangkok to Nong Khai

The Special Express No. 25 train from Bangkok to Nong Khai goes via the Bua Yai branch line. The train leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal at 8:25 p.m. and arrives in Nong Khai at 6:45 a.m. The total distance is 209 kilometres and the journey takes ten hours and 20 minutes. This train has the new CNR 1st Class and 2nd Class sleeping carriages. Dining car services have now resumed on this train. Tickets in 1st Class are 1,357 baht for the upper berth, 1,557 baht for the lower berth, and 2,357 to book the cabin if you are travelling alone. In 2nd Class, tickets are 898 for the upper berth and 998 for the lower berth. Please note, tickets for all CNR sleeper trains can now be bought up to 90 days in advance. The return journey is made by No. 26 Special Express train.

TRAIN TIMETABLE

No.	STATION	Arr.	Dep.
1	Krung Thep Aphiwat		20:25
2	Don Muang	20:40	20:42
3	Rangsit	20:53	20:54
4	Ayutthaya	21:38	21:39
5	Saraburi	22:22	22:23
6	Kaeng Khoi Junction	22:33	22:35
7	Lam Narai	23:58	00:03
8	Bua Yai Junction	02:40	02:50
9	Muang Phon	03:14	03:15
10	Ban Phai	03:37	03:40
11	Khon Kaen	04:10	04:12
12	Nam Phong	04:37	04:38
13	Kumphawapi	05:12	05:13
14	Udon Thani	05:39	05:44
15	Nong Khai	06:45

All times are subject to change, Please check with the station master where you bought your ticket or call 1690.

TICKET PRICES AND HOW TO BUY THEM

Lower bunks are always more expensive as they are slightly bigger and give more privacy. It also has a window with curtains and so you can enjoy the view in the morning while you lie in bed. The upper bunk doesn’t have a window and is nearer to the light which is on all night. It is also nearer to the air-conditioning and so it can be colder. In 1st Class, there are two berths per cabin. If you only book one berth then you could find yourself in a cabin with a stranger. The only way to solve this problem is to book the entire room.

Tickets can be bought 90 days in advance from the official D-Ticket website. Some people have reported trouble using their credit cards on the official website and have told me they prefer the agency website such as 12GO and Baolau which also have a better interface. For more information, please visit my How to Buy Train Tickets page.