So, how to get from Bangkok to Hua Hin on your own? Yes, very simple! We have already described how to do this in our blog “Winter in Thailand”, read the details below. Even our Russian friends (who don't speak English) managed it, so can you.
For starters, what are your options?
- Taxi directly from the airport to the center Hua Hin and for 2000-2500 baht (prices must be agreed in advance).
- From the airport by bus for 35 baht (or skytrain for 15 baht) we go to Victory Monument, go straight to the entrance of Century The Movie Plaza, change to a minibus and for 180 baht we get to Hua Hin.
- From the airport we take a free shuttle bus to the airport bus station (Airport Transport Terminal), from there we take bus number 551 for 32 baht to Victory Monument, and then, as at the 2nd point, to Hua Hin.
- From the airport we take a free shuttle bus to the airport transport terminal, from there we take bus number 556 for 35 baht to the South Bus Terminal(Sai Tai Mai terminal), buy a ticket for 160 baht and transfer to another bus to Hua Hin.
- From the airport we go to the railway station, take train tickets and drive for 4 to 6 hours, observing Thai landscapes. Romantic.
- Airfare from Suwanaphum to Hua Hin Airport 3,000 baht per person on a Cessna 208.
I'll tell you more about our second option.
We decided to travel to the city center on a budget. We went down to the lowest level of the airport, bought tickets for the Cityline skytrain line, tickets (not surprising, since we already read about it) cost 15 baht per person, and for Vasilisa (in general everywhere, by the way) free, because she was not yet 2 years old.
We arrived at Phaya Thai station, as shown in the diagram on the left, where we were met by Grigory Notchenko, who has been living in Bangkok for about a year. He took us to the guest house.
You need to head towards Victory Monument, but the buses do not depart from the Victory Monument itself, but from Century The Movie Plaza, and there are 2 different bus companies. The reference point is in the photo below.
Century - The Movie Plaza
You buy tickets there for 180 baht per person and go to Hua Hin. As it turned out in the end, there are two minibus stations nearby, with the same price - 180 baht/person. We went with a less crowded one, it’s worth moving 150 meters to the left from Century (if you look at the entrance), there are always fewer passengers there! By the way, buses to Pattaya depart from here, price 150 baht/person.
The minibus schedule is given below, as is the company telephone number; they run every half hour.
Minibus schedule
The benefit from a taxi ride on the road to Hua Hin or back (to Bangkok) from the taxi option is minimal (40 minutes maximum), as they write knowledgeable people. Because The minibus pushes along the highway just like cars. It doesn’t make many stops (we made 2 stops, one of them in Cha Am).
Minibus Bangkok - Hua Hin
The first option You can use it by contacting Konstantin Kozanchuk or pay for a taxi directly from the airport, only prices must be agreed in advance. Travel time is about 2.5 hours, the same as by minibus (only from Century The Movie Plaza, but you still need to get there).
If you go by 3rd option, then read how to find a shuttle bus below, then go from the Airport Transport Terminal by bus 551 (not to be confused with 556) to Victory Monument, and then read how to get to Hua Hin by minibus in the 2nd option!
Read more about 4th option:
Shuttle bus "ordinarybus" white runs from the airport to the Transport Terminal every 10 minutes. and free. It’s easy to find, go outside from the bottom tier and walk about 100 meters to the stop (to the left).
The shuttle bus gets to the airport's Transport Terminal in about 15 minutes. Next, from the Transport Terminal, look for bus 556, which goes to the South Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai terminal), because buses to Hua Hin depart from here.
Get to the South Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai terminal). From there, take a ticket to Hua Hin and go. Travel time is about 2.5 hours. Buses arrive at Hua Hin bus station at 98 soi.
Read more about 5th option:
6th option how to get to Hua Hin by plane:
There are several daily flights between Suvanapum Airport in Bangkok and Hua Hin. Operated by SGA airline together with Nok Air, (a subsidiary of ThaiAirways). A little less than an hour flight (Cessna 208 aircraft) costs about 3,000 baht one way.
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Hua hin thailand how to get from Bangkok or Pattaya. Since we often had to travel around and even move, I will tell you all the ways to get to Hua Hin.
Since we lived in Pattaya for the first year and a half, and then moved to Hua Hin, we had to travel frequently between Pattaya, Bangkok and Hua Hin, so today I will tell you about all the methods I know and share some secrets.
The distance from Bangkok to Hua Hin is 180 km. The road is good and flies by unnoticed, but on Fridays half of the capital rushes to the sea and instead of 3 hours you can drive all 5!
From Pattaya to Hua Hin
Previously, everyone traveled by minibuses with a transfer at Victoria Monument, but now all the minibuses there have been removed and a direct service has been launched. Now there are 2 great ways:
- A boat trip costs 1,250 baht per person. Travel time is only 2 hours. Departs every day at 13.00 from the main pier.
- You can take a bus from the North Bus Station in Pattaya, it costs 470 baht per person. The journey takes about 5 hours. On Friday and weekends the journey can take more than 7 hours.
How to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok
Bus
Bangkok Hua Hin buses depart from almost any bus station. Also, any bus that goes to Phuket will suit you, because it passes Hua Hin.
Please note that there are buses that depart from Coassan Road. For many this is the most convenient way, because almost everyone stays there overnight, but these tickets almost always need to be booked in advance because they sell out quickly.
The second important link is the famous Bell service, which carries you from airports. It is always better to order in advance; it is almost impossible to buy at the airport.
Buses leave from Mochit and Emakai bus stations every hour.
Some buses bring you to the bus station, and it is a few kilometers from the city, if you are brought there, then catch any minibus - it will take you
From the Northern Bus Station: one of the most inconvenient ways, because it is located far from the metro, in a completely non-tourist part of Bangkok. This is a completely typical bus station on the outskirts. They depart every hour, but due to the inconvenient location of the station, this method makes no sense. By the way, this is why I do not recommend the Hua Hin Bangkok Bus - it can take you to this bus station, from which you will only have to get out by taxi and it will take a lot of time.
I spent about 15 minutes looking for the right stand. Another regular bus runs from Hua Hin; tickets are sold at Gate No. 8 on the ground floor. You can view the schedule and book seats in advance on their official website: http://airporthuahinbus.com/. It’s worth doing this, because I’ve never been able to drive away in it; it was always packed.
Bus ticket counter at the airport Transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin - the most convenient way with children and suitcases
Transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin can be booked at any airport. Bangkok Hua Hin transfer price is 2500 baht from Suvarnabhumi Airport. You can order it on the ground floor, where there are several official taxi stands. For those who are traveling for the first time, I would like to note that these are not our private operators who are jacking up prices, but the official one, so it makes no difference whether you pay for the transfer directly at the airport or go to the city to catch another taxi.
Bangkok Hua Hin Train - the most romantic way
The Bangkok Hua Hin train costs only 100 baht and arrives at the most beautiful and ancient railway station in Thailand. In Hua Hin there is a royal railway platform, which was opened in 1911 and is still in operation. You will find it in any city guide. It really looks very original, there is a small museum of the king inside, and there is also one of the best coffee shops in the city, where very tasty brewed coffee costs only 70 baht. In addition, the station is located in the very center and you can easily reach guest houses, beaches and other hotels.
But there is also a big minus - the train from Bangkok Hua Hin takes a whole 5 hours, which is just a very long time, so we have never ridden it, but if you ask a Thai, then for them to come to the royal station is very honorable and they will choose this particular method. If you still decide, the Bangkok Hua Hin train departs from Hua Lampong Station; the schedule can be easily viewed on the station’s website
Minibus from Victoria Monument (no longer available - everyone has been dispersed)
For me, the most convenient way to get to Hua Hin is with minibuses from Victoria Monument. They cost 180 baht per person, the journey takes 2.5 - 3 hours.
Victoria Monument is a place where you can go anywhere in Thailand. There are hundreds of small companies with identical minibuses that come out of different gateways and garages every second, so there is an eternal traffic jam here. It’s quite difficult to find your way for the first time, since companies in certain areas are usually located in one place (but try to find it first).
I always sit near shopping center Century - The Movie Plaza, it's right next to the BTS station, so don't miss it. By the way, a small bonus: In this shopping center on the second floor there is a Pizzeria Buffet, this is when you pay 200 baht and can eat as much as you want. There, in addition to standard soups, appetizers and meat, they constantly bring you different pizza for 2 hours! Just don't go there at lunchtime, because... all the locals go there and free seats will be closed from 13.00 to 15.00, and free the rest of the time.
All minibuses have been removed, the method is no longer relevant
This shopping center has minibuses and delicious pizza inside. By plane to Hua Hin Airport (the airport is closed to passenger aircraft)
Hua hin airport at the moment closed for regular flights, only military aircraft and a pilot training base remain there. Also, the king himself flies to it, because his active palace is located in Hau Hin and he rests there quite often. On ordinary life This does not affect the city; it can only be noticed by the reinforced police presence at the palace.
Moreover, at the moment the Thai authorities have no plans to develop this resort town, because... It is already overcrowded, so flights are unlikely to resume anytime soon.
From Hua Hin to Bangkok
In fact, all the methods described above work in the opposite direction, so I will only write the features and how to get to the bus stations.
Minibuses come from the center and arrive at bus stops in Bangkok. This is the fastest and most convenient way, but if you need to, then it is not very convenient. There are buses that go directly to the airport, they depart from the bus station, tickets can be bought online: https://airporthuahinbus.com/. Well, Bell service too. True, there is always a problem getting to this station, because it is far from the center, they say that there is a green tuk-tuk going there, but not always.
Allow 3-4 hours for the road, but if you travel during rush hours, then 5 hours.
Since distance from Bangkok to Hua Hin is 134 kilometers, and therefore the answer to the question is how to get from Bangkok to Hua Hin, can be considered always relevant. You can get there by various means of transport, with land, sea, and air types of travel expected.
By plane
There is an airfield in Hua Hin, but scheduled aircraft cannot land on the airfield's runway due to a number of objective reasons, including inappropriate runway parameters. Against all odds, small private jets can fly to Hua Hin. Can also be used charter flight, the travel time of which is half an hour. The price of a ticket under such circumstances may vary depending on the charter: ticket - 3-5 thousand baht (quite expensive).
Order a taxi
For those wishing to save money, ground transportation is provided transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin. In the best possible way preliminary will do. So, upon arrival, a taxi driver will already be waiting for you and your luggage, who will take you to the specified place.
Transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin- a useful service available right on site. The time will be about 3 hours comfortable and safe road to Hua Hin. If you prefer both, you shouldn't care how much it costs this type transport, especially for those who or big company. You can view the prices for the Bangkok - Hua Hin transfer on the widget below:
By train
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| Taxi Bangkok - Hua Hin ฿ 2,100-12,500 2 h. 20 m. - 2 h. 58 m. | |
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| Trains Bangkok - Hua Hin ฿ 223-1,366 3 h. 20 m. - 4 h. 25 m. | |
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You can get from Bangkok to Hua Hin by bus, minibus, train, or taxi. The Bangkok - Hua Hin bus takes 3 hours and costs $8. Getting there by minibus takes 3.5 hours and costs $6.3. The train travels 5 hours 15 minutes, ticket prices start at $3.9. As for the transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin, the car will reach the destination in 2.5 hours, the price of such a service is at least $68. The distance from Bangkok to Hua Hin is 199 km.
If you are planning to travel by minibus, keep in mind that its interior is quite cramped, and there is unlikely to be room in the luggage compartment for large items. By the way, the minibus departs from Monument Victory station, the journey from the airport to it takes about 30 minutes. Traveling by train from Bangkok to Hua Hin is very romantic, because the tourist has the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window. None of the types of public transport operate at night, therefore, in case of a night arrival, the traveler will have to order a taxi or wait until the morning.
Hua Hin - a family resort
Hua Hin is a quiet and peaceful city that tourists choose to relax with children or to enjoy their holiday alone. Visitors have access to clean beaches, delicious dishes seafood, cozy bars and restaurants, and many attractions. The temples on the mountains Khao Sa Naam Chai and Khao Krilas are worth visiting. On Mount Khao Takiab there is a temple of the same name, where many wild monkeys live, and not far from it there is a seafood market. You can have an interesting evening by going to the Cicada Market night market, because this is where you can find unusual souvenirs. The Plearnwan retro market will also be a pleasant discovery for tourists: it is stylized to resemble the 50s of the twentieth century; in fact, the entire interior of the market accurately conveys the spirit of that time. And in the amusement park known as the “Elephant Village”, not only adults, but also children will enjoy it. Here you can play paintball, go on an ATV ride, ride horses and much more.
Bus Bangkok - Hua Hin
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Travel time
For whom
The Bangkok - Hua Hin bus of the Roong Rueang company departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport and arrives at the Soi96 bus station. The duration of the trip is 3 hours, the ticket price is $8. Tickets can be purchased on the carrier’s website, or at the airport, at the counter at gate No. 8. The group transfer starts early in the morning and travels frequently, but there are no night flights on the route.
Bus Bangkok - Hua Hin:
Airport shuttle from Roong Rueang company
Schedule:
From 07:30 to 19:30
Route:
Suvarnabhumi Airport– Soi 96 bus station in Hua Hin
Travel time:
Expectation:
1.5 hours between flights
Comfort:
Medium: soft seats, spacious interior, air conditioning, space for luggage.
Price:
For whom:
For families with children, for young tourists, for those who want to save money, for those who are in Thailand for the first time.
How to find the bus stop to Hua Hin at Bangkok Airport:
The shuttle stop is located on the 1st floor of the airport, at gate No. 8.
Price
Expectation
Travel time
For whom
Individual tourist
The minibus departs from Victory Monument station, which is located in the city center. It takes 3 hours to get to Hua Hin, you need to pay $5. The minibus runs every 30 minutes, but after 19:00 it stops moving. The final stop is the minibus station on SaSongRd. Tickets can be purchased directly before the trip from the minibus driver.
Minibus:
Direct flight to Hua Hin
Schedule:
From 05:00 to 19:00
Route:
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Victory Monument Station – SaSongRd Hua Hin Station
Travel time:
3.5 hours (30 minutes - metro to Victory Monument station, 3 hours - minibus to Hua Hin)
Expectation:
Comfort:
Low: adjustable backrests, space for carry-on luggage.
Price:
$6.3 (1.3 – metro to Victory Monument station, 5 – minibus).
For whom:
For families without children, for young tourists, for those who want to save money, without large luggage.
How to find a minibus stop:
To get to Victory Monument, take the BTS Blue Line (CityLine) and get off at Victory Monument Station. Next you need to go down to the street, with right side there will be an alley. There are tables at which sellers of tickets for minibuses to all destinations in Thailand sit. There you can immediately buy a ticket for a minibus to Hua Hin.
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Travel time
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Individual tourist
The train from Bangkok to Hua Hin departs from Hua Lamphong Railway Station. The train travel time is 4 hours 15 minutes, the cost of the trip depends on the class: a seat in the first class will cost a tourist $5.8, in the second class – $3, and in the third – $1.3. There is no need to buy tickets in advance; with rare exceptions, they are always available at the box office. Even the cheapest third class tickets, which usually sell out first, can be purchased right up until departure. Trains do not run at night, but they often go to daytime. The salon is not replete with amenities, but the drive is relatively short, you can admire beautiful view from the window.
Train Bangkok – Hua Hin:
Direct flight
Schedule:
From 08:05 to 22:50
Route:
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Hua Lamphong Railway Station – Hua Hin Railway Station
Travel time:
5 hours 15 minutes (1 hour – public transport to the railway station, 4 hours 15 minutes – train)
Expectation:
Comfort:
Short: high windows, beautiful landscape, there is space for hand luggage.
Price:
$3.9-8.4 ($2.6 – public transport to the railway station, $1.3-5.8 – train)
For whom:
For budget travelers, without children, with hand luggage, for young tourists.
How to find the train platform from Bangkok to Hua Hin:
To get to Hua Lamphong Railway Station, you need to take the CityLine BTS (BTS) platform, which is located on the lowest floor of the airport. Next, get off at Maccasan Station and go to the underground metro (MRT), where you should get to Hua Lamphong Station.
- How to order a taxi in Bangkok from the airport?
Make sure that the required airport is Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang in the "From" field. In the "Where" field, enter the city and region you want to get to. If the system did not find this city/region, look for it in the “All directions in alphabetical order” section, because foreign names may have different spelling in Russian.
If your route is not on the list, send a request to our email or ask a question via online chat.
Once you have found your route and clicked on it, a page with transfer options will open.
When choosing the appropriate class and type of car, pay attention to the allowed number of passengers and luggage volume, click on the “Order transfer” button. The child is a separate passenger.
Please fill out the order form carefully. When traveling with a child, do not forget to mark the child seat. Here you can order an individual transfer in the opposite direction.
On the next page, decide on the payment method: prepayment or full payment online. Payment is made by Visa or MasterCard bank cards. Proceed to payment.
After making the payment, a voucher (receipt) will be sent to the specified email box - confirmation of the online booking of the transfer in Bangkok. You can also download it on the page after payment. Be sure to print the voucher and take it with you.
- How to order a taxi to Bangkok airports (Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang)?
In the “From” field, indicate the region/city from where you should be picked up; in the “Where” field, indicate the destination airport - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport or Bangkok Don Mueang Airport. Select the appropriate transfer type. On the “Transfer Information” page, indicate the exact address and name of the hotel/apartment where the driver should expect you. Indicate the time of pick-up of the car - the duration of the trip plus 2-3 hours before the departure of your flight. Make the payment and receive a transfer voucher by e-mail.
- Is prepayment required for transfer?
At online booking taxis in Bangkok require prepayment. You can find out the advance amount in advance on the transfer type selection page by hovering your mouse over the fare. The amount depends on the distance, class/type of car and additional order parameters. For this reason, it may be slightly higher than what is displayed on the car type/class selection page.
The advance payment is made using bank Visa cards or MasterCard. These are the most convenient and safe ways to pay online.
If you cancel the transfer more than 24 hours in advance, the prepayment is refunded.
At this step, the client can pay the full cost of the transfer immediately, so as not to deal with cash on the spot.
- How does the meeting with the driver happen?
The driver will be waiting for you at the specified place at the time specified in the order with a sign on which your name and surname will be written.
If the transfer is from the airport, then the driver will wait immediately after leaving the arrivals area, unless otherwise specified in the voucher.
keep yours mobile phone turned on, the driver will definitely contact you if you do not meet.
We we guarantee you a transfer to the place, therefore, if within 30 minutes after the departure time indicated in the voucher, the driver does not contact you, take a taxi at the airport counter or at the hotel reception, and we will compensate you for the difference in cost. To quickly resolve issues, upon arrival, please contact our manager using the contact details specified in your voucher.
- Will I have to pay extra for waiting at the airport if my flight is delayed?
No! The company's dispatchers carefully monitor customer flights, so the driver will arrive exactly when your plane arrives. But still, if the delay is significant, inform the driver about it, indicating the order number and new arrival time, or our manager by phone
- Is the transfer cost per car or per passenger?
Our company organizes individual transfers, so the price is per car. When ordering, pay attention to maximum quantity person and luggage volume. The child is also considered a full-fledged passenger. Don't forget to order child seats.
- When should I pay the remaining transfer cost?
If you only made an advance payment when booking, then the remaining amount for the transfer should be transferred to the driver upon arrival at the place indicated in the voucher. Payment is possible in the currency specified in the voucher (euro or US dollar). Please try to prepare the required amount in cash in advance.
- How far in advance can I book a transfer on the website?
You can order a transfer in Bangkok online on your own on our website no later than 16 hours before the planned departure time.
- Will they take me directly to the hotel/apartment?
Yes! The cost of the transfer includes delivery to any address in the specified area or city. We ask you to indicate your exact destination when ordering so that the driver knows where to take you.
- We are going on vacation with our child, what should we do?
The most important thing is that a child is a full-fledged passenger, take this into account when choosing a car.
When traveling with a child, you are required to additionally order a child seat; without this option, the driver has the right to refuse transportation.
- How can I make sure my order has been accepted?
If, after making an advance payment, a booking confirmation voucher is sent to your email address, then your order is 100% accepted.
If the voucher has not arrived within 10 minutes, check the SPAM folder; if there is no voucher in it, be sure to contact the manager by phone: 8 800 200 3292 (Mon-Fri: 24 hours a day, Sat-Sun: from 8 to 22; free from regions of Russia).
- How do I recognize my driver?
If you ordered a taxi from Bangkok airport, then the driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the arrivals area with a sign with your name and surname.
When ordering a transfer to the airport, the driver will wait at the address specified in the order at the hotel/apartment or at the reception.
- I'm worried, but will they definitely meet me?
We guarantee that the driver will do everything to meet you and carefully deliver you specified address. He is no less interested in this than you are.
The driver will have your phone number and if an emergency arises, he will call you.
During all the time we worked organizing transfers in Thailand (Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi), there were practically no situations when the client and the driver never met. But for the peace of mind of our beloved customers, in the spring of 2016 we introduced a new rule: if within 30 minutes after the time specified in the voucher, the driver has not contacted you, you can take a taxi at the airport counter or at the hotel reception, and we will compensate the difference in cost.
In such a situation, upon arrival, you should contact the manager of our company using the contacts indicated in the voucher and report this unpleasant incident.
We carefully monitor all customer reviews and monitor the quality of the services provided, as our reputation depends on it.
- When will I receive the driver's phone number?
One day before the planned trip, we will send you the driver's phone number by email.
- What should I do if my flight is delayed?
As soon as you know that your flight is delayed, notify the driver or our manager by phone indicated in the voucher or 8 800 200 3292 (Mon-Fri: 24 hours a day, Sat-Sun: from 8 to 22). Please indicate your order number and new arrival time.
- Is it possible to make changes to an order?
If there is more than a day before the planned trip, contact the manager by phone: 8 800 200 3292 (Mon-Fri: around the clock, Sat-Sun: from 8 to 22; free from Russian regions), he will make a change to the booking and send you an updated voucher.
If there are less than 24 hours before the start of the transfer, then you will have to independently negotiate a new time with the driver. We will send you the driver's phone number 24 hours before the scheduled transfer.
- Is the advance refunded if the order is cancelled?
Yes, the prepayment is refunded if the transfer is canceled 24+ hours before the planned trip. Refunds are made using the same method in which payment was made. Return period is 5 working days.
- When ordering a transfer from Bangkok airport to an island, for example, Koh Chang, is the ferry included in the price?
Yes, at the time of booking, the final cost of the transfer is displayed, for which the client will be delivered to the address specified in the voucher.