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Bangkok to Khorat Van Charter with Driver from ฿5,000

Nakhon Ratchasima, widely known as Khorat, is the gateway to Thailand's northeast, about 290 km from Bangkok or three and a half to four hours via the Bang Pa-In–Khorat motorway, which is much quicker than the old Mittraphap highway. Kingtocar arranges private van charters here with a driver at one flat price, suiting festival homecomings, upcountry weddings and merit ceremonies, corporate visits to plants around Sung Noen and Sikhio, and family trips that break the journey at Khao Yai and Pak Chong.

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Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

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one way · per vehicle฿5,000Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~290 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included

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Vehicles & fares

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The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿5,000 · Alphard ฿11,500 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately

A same-day return is about 620 km: the 12-hour package (360 km) plus 260 km of extra distance. Prices in the table already include the extra distance; time beyond 12 hours is charged as overtime.

Full-day charter with the van waiting · same-day return or sightseeing stops (per vehicle, fuel, tolls and driver included)
TimeTotal distanceCommuter9–13 seatsAlphard6–7 seats
12 hours360 + 260 km฿14,000฿29,700
  • One-way transfers: the fare on the cards above is final, with no extra charges · the rates below apply only to full-day charters
  • Extra time: Commuter ฿600/hour · Alphard ฿1,300/hour
  • Extra distance: Commuter ฿25/km · Alphard ฿45/km
  • Entrance tickets are extra · for added stops or a change of plan, we always quote the difference first
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Toyota Alphard · 6–7 captain seats

Every Alphard has reclining leather captain seats, a quiet cabin and USB at every seat — the most comfortable ride.

Cream leather middle-row captain seats with armrests and a sunroof in a white Alphard, seen through the sliding door
Black leather middle-row captain seats in a black Alphard with blue ambient ceiling lights and drinking water
White Alphard with the front and sliding doors open, showing the driver seat, cream captain seats and ALPHARD scuff plates

Toyota Commuter VIP · 9–13 seats

VIP cabins with leather seats and LED ceilings for the whole group and its bags. Many of our Commuter VIP vans have reclining captain seats — ask for one when you book.

VIP van cabin with cream leather captain seats and gold and blue ceiling lights
VIP cabin with cream leather captain seats, a marble-look floor and a starry ceiling with blue LED lights
Cream leather VIP captain seat with a cup holder, seen from the sliding door under colourful ceiling lights
Leather captain seat in a VIP van with an illuminated LUXURY panel, a lit WELCOME step and window curtains

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Chat with our team and get one all-in price per van, plus your own trip page to see the van and the driver and to talk to the driver until the trip ends.

  1. Chat with us

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  2. Pay the deposit by your trip link

    One price per van, with the driver, fuel and tolls. Pay 50% by card or PromptPay and get a receipt at once.

  3. Meet your driver

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Why you can book with confidence

  • A company registered in Thailand, with a clear price before you pay — extras only when you ask for them and agree
  • Secure online payment, with a receipt every time
  • Cancel 3 days or more before the trip for a full deposit refund
  • Vans and drivers checked by our team, and their details shown to you before the trip

Stops & places to visit

6 · Stops & places to visit
Thao Suranari Monument

Thao Suranari Monument

The much-revered monument at the heart of Khorat, busy all day with people making and fulfilling vows. Markets and local restaurants surround it, making it a good evening stop.

Phimai Historical Park

Phimai Historical Park

Thailand's largest Khmer temple complex, in Phimai district about 60 km from the city, taking one to two hours to explore. The giant banyan at Sai Ngam is close by.

Dan Kwian pottery village

Dan Kwian pottery village

The source of Khorat's distinctive red-brown pottery, on the Khorat–Chok Chai road, with rows of shops selling homeware and souvenirs.

Pak Chong and the vineyards

Pak Chong and the vineyards

A district at the foot of Khao Yai filled with cafés, vineyards and sheep farms, pleasantly cool late in the year and the most popular stop en route to Khorat.

Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park

A natural World Heritage site with Haew Suwat waterfall and several viewpoints. Some approach roads are steep, so a sound vehicle and experienced driver matter. Park entry fees are separate.

Save One and Suranaree night markets

Save One and Suranaree night markets

Khorat's large evening markets, serving the full range of Isan food from som tam to grilled chicken and moo krata, lively from dusk until late — ideal for your arrival dinner.

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The new motorway saves real time

Motorway 6 from Bang Pa-In to Nakhon Ratchasima cuts the journey substantially compared with the old Mittraphap road, especially during festivals when the old route backs up for hours.

Flat ฿5,000 per trip

฿5,000 for a Toyota Commuter and ฿11,500 for a Toyota Alphard, including fuel, motorway tolls, the driver and bottled water, with nothing added on the day.

Ideal for festival homecomings

Buses and trains sell out fast at Songkran and New Year. A chartered van keeps the family together, carries plenty of gifts, and collects and delivers at both front doors.

Break the trip at Khao Yai

Pak Chong and Khao Yai sit directly en route, so cafés, vineyards or the dairy farm are easy additions. Tell us your preferred stops at booking and we will build in the time.

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Travel tips for this route

  1. During Songkran and New Year, both the Mittraphap road and the motorway jam badly from the first afternoon of the holiday. Leaving Bangkok before 6am or travelling overnight can save several hours.
  2. If you want to stop at Khao Yai or Pak Chong, say so at booking — it adds at least two to three hours and a daily charter may suit better than a one-way trip.
  3. Phimai is a further 60 km beyond Khorat city, adding about an hour. Plan it as a two-day trip or a daily charter so you are not rushed.
  4. Khao Yai and Pak Chong are markedly cooler than the city from November to February, so bring warm layers if you plan to stay overnight or watch the early morning views.

What's included

  • Professional driver who knows the route
  • Fuel + expressway and motorway tolls
  • Chilled water on board · child seat on request
  • Parking fees everywhere · light snacks on board
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long is Bangkok to Khorat?

About three and a half to four hours using Motorway 6 from Bang Pa-In, noticeably faster than the old Mittraphap road. During Songkran or New Year it can take six to eight hours, so travel early or overnight.

Does ฿5,000 include motorway tolls?

Yes. The ฿5,000 Commuter rate covers fuel, all motorway and expressway tolls, the driver and bottled water. It is a flat one-way whole-vehicle price, not per passenger, with nothing added at the destination.

How far ahead should we book for Songkran?

At least two to four weeks. Vehicles sell out quickly at Songkran and New Year, and it is best to book outbound and return together to secure both legs. The deposit is 50% per trip.

Can we stop at Khao Yai on the way?

Yes, Pak Chong and Khao Yai are directly en route, but allow at least two to three extra hours. For several stops, a daily or twelve-hour charter at ฿7,500 for a Commuter is more flexible and often better value.

Can the van carry a lot of gifts and produce home?

A Commuter takes roughly 8 to 10 large bags with 9 seated. For unusually bulky loads such as several large boxes, tell us at booking and we will advise whether fewer passengers or a second van works better.

On a full-day charter, what if we go over the time or distance?

If the van and driver stay with your group all day (same-day return or sightseeing stops), packages start at 12 hours · 360 km (Commuter ฿7,500 / Alphard ฿18,000). Extra time is ฿600 per hour for the Commuter or ฿1,300 per hour for the Alphard, and extra distance is ฿25/km (Commuter) or ฿45/km (Alphard). Entrance tickets are extra, and if you add stops or change plans along the way, we always tell you the price difference first. One-way transfers (Commuter ฿5,000 / Alphard ฿11,500) are a fixed fare with no extra time or distance charges. For this route a same-day return is about 620 km, so the total including extra distance is Commuter ฿14,000 / Alphard ฿29,700.

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