Hua Lam Pong Railway Station

This station is the middle point for all rail travel in Thailand. The State Railway of Thailand divides its network into a southern line that connects through to Singapore via Malaysia; a northern line that goes as far as Chiang Mai; northeastern lines running to Nong Khai, just opposite the Laotian capital of Vientiane, and Ubon Ratchathani; a short eastern line plying along the coast, passing by Pattaya; and a western line that travels up to Nam Tok, beyond Kanchanaburi. Passengers can choose to travel on first, second or third class. Aside from different classes of seats, there are also different categories of trains. Rapid, express and special express are fast, long-distance trains. The Visit Thailand Rail Pass allows unlimited travel within 20 days for a fixed price. Furthermore, joint rail/bus/boat tickets are available for several destinations.