By Bus
Buses between Bangkok and Hua Hin are served by Bangkok’s Sai
Tai Mai terminal, and depart every 20 minutes for the 3 ½ hour
journey. Fares for first class bus seats cost around 200 baht.
There is also bus service that is scheduled to connect Hua Hin
with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Buses to and from cities in
southern Thailand are generally overnight services, departing Hua
Hin around 10 pm and arriving early in the morning; such busses
cost between 750-1000 baht depending on destination.
By Car
The approximately 200 km drive between Bangkok and Hua Hin can be
traveled in 2 to 3 hours. The most direct driving route from Bangkok
to Hua Hin is to follow Highway 35 south to Highway No. 4.
By Plane
There are several daily flights between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
and Hua Hin Airport, which is served by SGA Airlines in association with
Nok Air, a subsidiary of Thai Airways. The less than one hour flight
aboard a Cessna 208 aircraft costs just over 3,000 baht for a one way ticket.
By Taxi
Travel between Bangkok and Hua Hin by taxi costs approximately 2000 baht (prices should be negotiated beforehand), and takes about 2 ½ hours.
By Train
Most trains headed south from Bangkok stop at the Hua Hin Railway Station,
so there are numerous trains leaving throughout the day that provide service
to Hua Hin. Generally speaking, the train ride takes between 4 and 6 hours;
considerably longer than the 2 to 3 hour car ride. However, train fare is
cheaper than taxi fare, seats costing between 40 and 100 baht depending on
the class and speed of the train. The Hua Hin Station Office is located on
Damnoenkasem Rd. For more information, call Tel: 032 511 073 or visit
www.railway.co.th
Getting Around Hua Hin
Within the town center visitors can get around Hua Hin by foot or on
rental bicycles and motorbikes, which allow visitors to explore the
area more quickly.
By Songtaew
For getting from Hua Hin town to nearby beaches, songtaews (covered pick-up
trucks with benches in the back) act as local busses for trips between Hua
Hin and Khao Takiab, Khao Tam, and Suan Son. Songtaew service runs
approximately from 06.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.
By Tuk Tuk
To get more quickly between destinations in and around town, tuk
tuks are quite prevalent and can be hired for a single journey or
a full day, the fares for both of which should be agreed upon before
setting out.
By Rental Car
For more do-it-yourself tours of the area there are several rental car
companies, both local and international, that provide rental car services.
Be aware that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage
on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance).
Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only
for those with a valid international driver’s license) while local companies
may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and
ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental
vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic
in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai
motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.
By Rental Motorbike
For around 150 to 300 baht per day you can hire your own motorbike, which
will typically require you to leave your passport as a deposit. Be sure to
inspect bikes prior to rental and drive with extreme caution as rental
motorbikes are not normally insured and accidents are frequent. Helmets
are required by Thai law.
By Local Bus
Local buses from Hua Hin to Pranburi and other destinations within the
province are also available for very reasonable prices.
By Boat
For boat service to nearby Koh Singtoh, local boat charters are available
for around 800 baht a day, either at the Hua Hin Pier or at Hat Takiab,
where it is possible to get a slightly cheaper rate.
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