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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