Getting to Hua Hin

How to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok

From Bangkok Airport, taxis or Limousine Cars are available Both are available 24/7 from Booking Offices inside the Arrivals area. Taxis and Limos also available from central Bangkok. Travelling time is approximately 2 1/2 Hours, depending on traffic situation. Taxis and Limo Services are available in Hua Hin for the return to Bangkok City or Bangkok Airport and also for transport to the South of Thailand.
Average travelling time by car from Hua Hin:- Chumphon Province ( for ferry boats to Koh Tao and Koh Phangan ) : 3 hours
Suratthani Province ( boats to Koh Samui) : 5 hours Krabi: 8 hours Phuket: 8 - 9 hours River Kwai: 3 hours Pattaya: 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Drive along Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Hua Hin Total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.

Air from Bangkok to Hua Hin

SGA scenic airline provides 3 - 4 flights daily to Hua Hin (45 minutes). For more information, call Bangkok call center (02) 5357050 or Hua Hin (032) 522 300.

Timetable for Scheduled flight

Effective date : November 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007 Bangkok – Hua Hin route : flight duration 30 minutes :  total traveling time 1 hour Hua Hin is a world-renowned destination for visitors seeking the quite and charming atmosphere of Thai small town. As the host to many famous five star resort and spas, Hua Hin offers unparallel vacation experiences. Enjoy your Thai and international cuisine or even freshly caught seafood from the local piers. Participate in Golf activities, water sports, trekking etc., anything you like.

Check in : 45 minutes before flight departure at Suvarnabhumi Airport and 20 minutes before flight departure at Hua Hin Airport. 
Remark: The flight schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Buses from Bangkok to Hua Hin

Air Conditioned Express Buses transfer from Bangkok's Southern Bus terminal to Hua Hin from Early morning until  9 pm. Travelling time is about 3 hours 20 minutes. Buses from Hua Hin to Bangkok depart every 40 minutes from about 3:40 am until early evening.

The buses leave from Hua Hin to Bangkok from a station next to Siripetchkasem Hotel. In addition, there are air-conditioned buses leaving for Chumpon Province and travelling time is 4 hours, to Suratthani Province will take 7hours, to Phuket Province 10 hours and to Krabi Province 9 hours.

Train from Bangkok to Hua Hin

The trip takes about 3 - 4 hours from Bangkok; 1st class fare is THB 202 (rapid and express only), 2nd class is THB 102 (rapid and express only) and 3rd class is THB 44. Call 1690 for more details.
Note: The fares may change without prior notice.

Getting Around

Local buses (Songthaews) from Hua Hin town to the beaches of Khao Takiap, Khao Tam and Suan Son. These buses run from around 6 a.m. until 5:50 p.m.

Buses to Pranburi leaves from the same area of Chomsin Road.

Motorcycles and bicycles can be rented from a couple of places on Damnoen Kasem Road near the Jed Pee Nong Hotel. Motorcycle rates are from 150 Baht to 200 Baht per day for 100cc and 250 Baht to 300 Baht for 125cc. Occasionally larger bikes - 400 to 750cc - are available for 500 Baht to 600 Baht a day. Bicycles are 30 Baht to 70 Baht per day.

At the fishing pier, visitors can charter boats to Ko Singtoh for 800 Baht a day. On Hat Takiap it is possible to get cheaper fares for 700 Baht.
Note: Fares may change without prior notice. Please ask the price before any purchase of services or products is made.

Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand