How do I get from Bangkok to Hua Hin by train?

How do I get from Bangkok to Hua Hin by train?

The train from Bangkok to Hua Hin departs 11 times daily from Hualamphong station, taking between 3.5 hours to 4.25 hours to cover the 229 km distance and costs from 44 Baht for a seat in a 3rd Class Ordinary train to over 1,000 for a 1st Class ticket.

How do I get from Bangkok to Hua Hin?

You can travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin by bus, train, van or private taxi. Buses from Bangkok to Hua Hin are cheap and bus tickets start already at $5-10/pp. Travel by bus from Bangkok to Hua Hin can take about 3-3.5 hours. The most fastest and comfortable way is to travel by van, minivan or private taxi.

How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Hua Hin?

RATES FOR PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM BANGKOK TO HUA HIN They are always clean, tidy, in perfect technical condition and driven by experienced chauffeurs. Cost of the taxi to Hua Hin starts from 1800 baht for premium sedan and up to 2800 baht for a 8 seater business class minibus.

Is there a train from Hua Hin to Phuket?

From Phuket you can also travel by ferry to Koh Phi Phi – one of the most popular tourist islands in the south of Thailand. There are a few ways how you can travel from Hua Hin to Phuket. There is no direct train from Hua Hin to Phuket.

Is Pattaya or Hua Hin better?

If you want a laid-back beach town feel, Hua Hin is the right choice. If you like to live in the middle of action, with a greater range of things to do, Pattaya is the winner. It is simply more established and has a longer development history in terms of western-style villas and condominiums.

Where can you fly to from Hua Hin airport?

Airlines and destinations

How do you get from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?

The Lomprayah High Speed Ferry Company has two direct services per day from Hua Hin town centre to Koh Samui. Travel with the Lomprayah Company is the quickest way to travel from Hua Hin to Koh Samui. The other option is to take a train to either Chumphon or Surat Thani and then take a ferry to Koh Samui.

Is Hua Hin cheaper than Pattaya?

Well, honestly, we love both and we feel Pattaya and Hua Hin are equally great for families with kids. However, the more relaxed and laid-back destination would be Hua Hin as it is smaller and quieter. Pattaya, on the other hand, tends to be a bit cheaper.

Is Hua Hin Thailand safe?

Whether or not Hua Hin is your final destination or just a stop on your way south, it is a safe place to visit.

Does Hua Hin have an airport?

Hua Hin Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานหัวหิน) (IATA: HHQ, ICAO: VTPH) is an international airport serving Hua Hin District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand.

How long is the train from Hua Hin to Bangkok?

The train journey from Bangkok to Hua Hin is scheduled to take from 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 03 minutes depending upon which train you take. You can also travel by minivan from Bangkok to Hua Hin although the bus stations are less central than the train station. There are 11 trains a day from Bangkok’s main railway station to Hua Hin.

When was the train station in Hua Hin built?

With the train station in place and the northern-southern rail line connecting Bangkok and as far south as Singapore in 1921, the town was gradually built around it. European expatriates would travel from Penang and Singapore to enjoy a seaside vacation in Hua Hin.

What’s the best thing to do in Hua Hin?

Built during the reign of King Rama VI, and only a short distance from the centre of town, Hua Hin’s railway station and adjacent royal waiting room are undeniably attractive. The brightly painted wooden buildings that are Thai in concept and design somehow manage to have a ‘Victorian’ feel to them.

Where is the main train station in Bangkok?

Bangkok’s main train station, Hua Lamphong , is located in Bangkok’s China Town area near the river and North of the Grand Palace. If you are coming from Silom, Sukhumvit or Siam Square areas you can get to Bangkok’s main railway station by taking the metro (MRT) to the last stop on the line, called Hualamphong station.