Established since 1954, Surat Thani Railway Station is famously known by the locals in serving regular train services for the Southern Line train route within Thailand. Stationed in Phun Phin district of Surat Thani province, the train station is in the Central Southern Peninsula and is one of the busiest train stations in the country. Compared to the hectic environment in major cities, Surat Thani province offers a calming ambience for its visitors.
Surat Thani Railway Station is the most popular destination in the Southern Line as passengers would usually stop here and hop on the bus to be transferred to the must-visit destinations in Thailand. These places include Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao city, Khao Sok National Park and many more. The train services at Surat Thani Railway Station mainly run from Bangkok to Southern destinations on the Malaysia border at Sungai Kolok and Padang Besar.
The rail station is also widely known as a tourist’s friendly terminal that is well-equipped with information and announcements for travellers in both Thai and English language. The route to Surat Thani has both day and night sleeper trains daily with three classes of accommodation offered for the passengers. Efficient and punctual train timetable served at the rail station will provide a quick and convenient journey for the travellers.
To get to Surat Thani Railway Station, travellers could board on trains from any stations available across the cities in Thailand, which served train schedules towards the rail station. There are also other travelling options available within the town that could suit different need and budget of the travellers.
Local or international tourists could travel to Surat Thani Railway Station by taking metered taxis, motorbike services and tuk-tuks (cycle rickshaw). From the airport, travellers can book a car hire service to get to the train station.
Currently, train services within Surat Thani Railway Station are fully operated by the country’s most popular national train service, widely known as State Railway of Thailand. This train company is the only train service operating at various stations available across the cities.
At Surat Thani Railway Station, there are several amenities and facilities provided for the comfort of the travellers. Among them include cafés and food kiosks, sheltered waiting area, left luggage service, ATMs and a minimart.
Surat Thani Railway Station served ticketing counters for travellers to get extra information about their trips. Cargo service is also provided at the station. Surat Thani Railway Station’s opening hour usually runs from early morning to late evening.
Top features:Surat Thani means "City of Good People", that explains the actual environment of the province. Although there are fewer tourist attractions to visit, visitors could still enjoy the friendliness of the locals, delicious Thai cuisines and tranquil scenery of Surat Thani province. With regular train timetable served at the station, travellers can now get to their favourite destinations whenever they like to!
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Phunphin District, Surat Thani 84130, Thailand
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