Nakhon Ratchasima Profile

Nakhon Ratchasima is located on Khorat plateau, the lower part of Northeastern plateau of Thailand. Distant from Bangkok is 256 Kms. by car or 246 Kms. by train. It has and area of 20,548.16 sq.kms. or about 12,842,600 rai and it has neighbouring provinces as follows :

Transportation        

By Car : Travelling by car from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima the most convenient. There are two alternative routes to choose depending on the starting point in Bangkok. Description of each route is as follows :

             First route : Taking highway No.I (Phaholyothin) passing Don Muang Airport, Wang Noi and Saraburi. At Saraburi, turns right along highway No.2 (Friendship Highway or Mittraphap Road) which finally leads to Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance of this route is 256 kilometers.

             Second route : This alternative route is a little longer in distance and takes longer but interesting towns and cities along the route considered a worthy compensation. The direction is along highway No.304 via Min Buri, Chachoengsao, Phanom Sarakham, Kabin Buri, Pak Thong Chai and
finally Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance is 273 kilometers.
 
 

By Bus : There are more than 140 direct air and non-airconditioned buses serving almost around the clock daily between Northeastern Bus Terminal, Phaholyothin Rd., Bangkok and Bus Terminal I, Burin lane, Nakhon Ratchasima. Bus leaves every 15 mins. in rush hours and 20 mins. in normal (Bangkok Bus Terminal tel:0-2936-2252 , 0-2936-0615).
 
 

By Train : The Royal States Railway of Thailand (RSR) provides 26 round trip services between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima daily; there are 6 rapid trains, 2 express trains, 8 diesel railcars and 10 ordinary cars. From Nakhon Ratchasima, passenger can extend the trip to either Ubon Ratchathani or Nongkai.  Cherdichai diesel Railcar Co., Ltd. with the co-operation of RSR provides air-con bogies and cars which provide more convenience to passengers.