TOYOTA COMMUTER9–13 seats
Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿5,000/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
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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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
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿11,500/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
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.
| TimeTotal distance | Commuter9–13 seats | Alphard6–7 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 ฿300/hour · Alphard ฿600/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
Stops & places to visit
6 · Stops & places to visit
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
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 ฿300 per hour for the Commuter or ฿600 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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