Nakhonratchasima Information guide
Geography
Khmer ruins and the The city of various famous statue of Khun Ying Mo named Nakhon
Ratchasima or commonly known as Khorat is situated on a plateau, about 259 kilometers
northeast of Bangkok. Administration of this province is divided into 26 Amphoes
and 6 King Amphoes. The city itself serves as the gateway to the Northeastern
Region.
Borders
North : Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen
South : Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok
East : Buriram
West : Chaiyaphum, Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok
The distance between Amphoe Muang and other Amphoes
Ban Luem 118 kms. Bua Yai 103 kms.
Chakkarat 43 kms. Chok Chai 31 kms.
Chum Phuang 97 kms. Dan Khun Thot 60 kms.
Huai Thalaeng 71 kms. Kang Sanam Nang 130 kms.
Kham Sakee Saeng 47 kms. Kham Thalesor 25 kms.
Khon Buri 58 kms. Khong 97 kms.
Nong Boon Nag 51 kms. Nong Daeng 74 kms.
Non Sung 37 kms. Non Thai 29 kms.
Pak Chong 87 kms. Pak Thong Chai 38 kms.
Phimai 60 kms. Prathai 87 kms.
Sikhiu 49 kms. Soeng Saen 89 kms.
Sung Noen 37 kms. Wang Nam Kheo 79 kms.
Air-conditioned buses to the Northeast :
Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima
Fare (Baht) Distance (Kms.) Time (Hours.) Departure (Bangkok)
115.- 256 3.30 04.00-23.33 Every 20 minutes
Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok
Fare (Baht) Distance (Kms.) Time (Hours.) Departure (Nakhon Ratchasima)
115.- 256 3.30 02.00-21.40 Every 20 minutes
By Car
Traveling by car from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is most convenient, and there
are three alternative routes to choose depending on the starting point in Bangkok.
Description of each route is as follow.
First Route : Taking Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) passing Don Muang Airport,
Wang Noi, till arriving Saraburi. At Saraburi, turn right along Highway No.
2 (Mittraphap Highway) which finally leads to Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance
of this route is 259 kilometers.
Second Route : This alternative route is a little longer in distance but interesting
town and city passing is a worth 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.
Third Route : Taking Highway No. 305 passing Thanyaburi, Ongkharak to Nakhon
Nayok. From Nakhon Nayok, take Highway No. 33 to Kabin Buri an turn left along
Highway No. 304 passing Pak Thong Chai to Nakhon Ratchasima.
By Rail
Trains leave Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) many times daily. For further
information please call (02)-223-7010,(02) 223-7020.
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