How to go from Bangkok to Hua Hin by Train
Hua Hin is a seaside resort city in Thailand, located about 200 kilometers south of Bangkok. It is a popular tourist destination for both Thai and foreign visitors, and is known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back atmosphere, and variety of activities. Hua Hin is a major stop on the Southern Line and so all trains will stop there on the way down and back up.
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RECOMMENDED TRAINS
From Bangkok, there are trains that go to Hua Hin from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong), Krung Thep Aphiwat (KTW), and Thon Buri stations. The fastest and most comfortable train to Hua Hin is Special Express No. 43, which leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat (KTW) at 7:30 a.m. and arrives in Hua Hin three hours later. This is a diesel railcar with air-conditioning and reclining seats. You are advised to buy tickets in advance as they sell out quickly on this route.
OTHER TRAINS
If you are not in a rush and want cheaper tickets, then you have three choices. The first one is Ordinary No. 255, which leaves Thon Buri Station at 7:20 a.m. Another train that leaves from this station is Ordinary No. 251, which departs in the afternoon at 1:10 p.m. Another morning train, Ordinary No. 261, leaves from Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) at 9:20 a.m. Tickets for the Ordinary trains can only be bought on the day and only at the station.
The remaining trains are the night trains out of Krung Thep Aphiwat Station. All of them, apart from Special Express No. 31, have 3rd Class carriages. But still, they will be more expensive than the Ordinary trains. Please also note, with long distance trains, you cannot book your tickets in advance to go to Hua Hin as your journey must be at least 25% of the complete route. So, you will have to chance it on the day or just go for a local train.
TRAIN TIMETABLES: Bangkok to Hua Hin
* No. 911 is a special excursion train that runs only at the weekends. You must book tickets for this train in advance
FAQ:
- How can I go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin by Train? It is possible to take the Airport Rail Link to Makkasan Station and then switch to the Blue Line by walking to the nearby Phetchaburi Station and going to Bang Sue. This station is in the basement of Krung Thep Aphiwat Station where Special Express No. 43 departs at 7:30 a.m. But I would take the direct bus that goes between the airport and Hua Hin. Much simpler!
- Where can I catch the train from Bangkok to Hua Hin? There are trains heading to Hua Hin from the three main terminal stations in Bangkok. The long-distance and special express trains leave from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station (KTW). Local commuter trains leave from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) and Thonburi stations. These trains stop at every station along the way.
- How much is the train from Bangkok to Hua Hin? Local trains leaving from Bangkok and Thonburi stations cost 42 baht in 3rd Class. If you want air-conditioning, Special Express No. 43 is 330 baht.
- How long is the train from Bangkok? Special Express No. 43 can do the run in three hours. Local trains will take around four hours.