“Sawi Railway Station is located in the town center, making it convenient for travelers to reach important attractions such as Wat Phra That Sawi or Sai Ree Sawi Beach.”
Sawi Railway Station is a medium-sized station on the Southern Line of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), located in Na Pho Subdistrict near the local markets and community of Sawi District. The station serves local trains, express trains, and some special express trains, making it a main option for both locals and tourists traveling in and out of the area.
The station is an important transport hub, allowing travel to Chumphon city in just 20–30 minutes, and also serves as a gateway to long-distance travel to main stations in Bangkok such as Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and other destinations in the southern region.
Sawi Railway Station features standard SRT architecture with platforms for waiting and ticket counters. The surrounding area is lively with shops and local public transport services (such as motorcycle taxis, tuk-tuks) to conveniently reach other locations in Sawi District.
There are 16 trains that stop here daily to serve passengers.
There are 8 outbound trains: No. 445 / 43 / 255 / 171 / 173 / 167 / 39 / 41.
There are 8 return trains: No. 254 / 40 / 446 / 174 / 168 / 42 / 44 / 172.
How to Get There
- Private car: From Phetchkasem Road (Highway 4), head toward Sawi town center. The station is located near the town’s central community and market.
- Public transport: Take the Southern Line train from various origins (Bangkok or southern provinces) to Sawi Railway Station directly. From the station or Sawi town, continue by motorcycle taxi or tuk-tuk to reach the station.
Travel Tips
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Since the station is in the town center, travelers heading to attractions like Wat Phra That Sawi or Sai Ree Sawi Beach can easily continue by local public transport.
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Check the train schedule in advance on the State Railway of Thailand website as times may change.
Admission:
- Free entry to the station (train ticket required separately).
Opening Hours:
- Open according to the train schedule (staff generally available when trains arrive or depart).
Train Schedule (Upward train):
| Train | Origin-Destination | Departure Time from Sawi Station |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Special Express | Surat Thani – Krung Thep Aphiwat | 12:09 |
| 44 Special Express | Surat Thani – Krung Thep Aphiwat | 23:03 |
| 168 Express | Kantang – Krung Thep Aphiwat | 19:19 |
| 172 Express | Su-ngai Kolok – Krung Thep Aphiwat | 23:29 |
| 254 Ordinary | Lang Suan – Thonburi | 07:14 |
| 446 Local | Hat Yai Junction – Chumphon | 16:21 |