1. Flight+Bus/Train to Hua Hin
2. Bus – Ch.Mai to Hua Hin
3. Train – CH.Mai to Hua Hin
4. Private Tour in Hua Hin
🎫 Book Ticket to Hua Hin
From Chiang Mai to Hua Hin you can travel by plane, bus, train, taxi/car.
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- The travel distance from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin in Thailand spans approximately 900 kilometers by land via Bangkok. The most efficient and quickest mode of transfer to Hua Hin from Chiang Mai is to take a flight + bus/train via Bangkok. This involves catching direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, followed by a bus or train journey from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Traveling by plane+bus/train via Bangkok typically takes about 6-7 hours, with the total cost ranging from $45-120 per person. Another popular option for reaching Hua Hin from Chiang Mai is by train via Bangkok. The train journey to Hua Hin lasts approximately 18-21 hours, offering sleeper berths to Bangkok and seats from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Train travel to Hua Hin via Bangkok costs approximately $20-70 per person. Alternatively, sleeper tourist buses operate from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin, with a travel time of about 14-16 hours and tickets priced at $20-40 per person. Lastly, travelers can opt to take a private taxi or car to Hua Hin, also via Bangkok, with various modern vehicles or private minivans available. Flights, bus or train tickets, and private taxi/car services from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin can be conveniently booked online. From Hua Hin, travelers can also travel to Krabi, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand, with sleeper trains or buses via Surat Thani. Additionally, travelers can explore Koh Phangan using trains, cars, and ferries/boats via Surat Thani.
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- Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan province) – renowned as one of the closest and most popular beach destinations to Bangkok in Thailand. Offering delightful strolls and an unforgettable shopping experience at its night market, Hua Hin is situated approximately 200 km from Bangkok. Originally a quaint fishing village, it evolved into Thailand’s first tourist resort, though it now resides somewhat in the shadows of larger, more opulent resorts. Nevertheless, it remains a worthwhile destination, boasting Buddhist temples, former royal residences, a historic railway station, and several idyllic beaches. Visitors can enjoy the city’s 3-kilometer-long beach or explore the surrounding beaches, such as Cha Am Beach, bustling with shops, stalls, and water sports equipment rentals, and Takiab Beach, renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and gentle sea. Before embarking on a journey to Hua Hin, familiarize yourself with the prevailing weather conditions by perusing this informative article: Weather in Hua Hin. There are 4 primary ways to reach Hua Hin from Chiang Mai: traveling by plane + bus/train, train, tourist bus, or booking a private taxi/car via Bangkok. From Hua Hin, travelers can also venture to Koh Samui via Surat Thani, the most sought-after island in this region of Thailand.
| Transfer Mode – Chiang Mai to Hua Hin: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane + Bus/Train | 6-7 hours | $45-120/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 14-16 hours | $20-40/pp |
| Train | 18-21 hours | $20-70/pp |
| Private Car | 14 hours | $340-600/car |
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How do I get from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
1. FLIGHT + BUS/TRAIN from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
A) DIRECT FLIGHT from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
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- there are various direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
- direct flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes about 1-1.5 hour
- one-way direct flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok costs about $40-90/pp
- airlines from Chiang Mai to Bangkok: Nok Air, Thai Smile, Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJetAir, Bangkok Airways…
- airport in Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai International Airport
- flights to Don Mueang Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
- Book direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
B) BUS or TRAIN from Bangkok to Hua Hin
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- from Bangkok to Hua Hin you can travel by bus/minivan or train
- travel by bus or train from Bangkok to Hua Hin takes about 2-4 hours
- travel by tourist bus/minivan or train from Bangkok to Hua Hin costs costs about $4-16/pp
- read this article: How to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok?
2. BUS or MINIVAN from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
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- a cheap way of transfer from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
- you can also search and book bus from Chiang Mai > Bangkok > Hua Hin
- bus companies from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin: Sombat Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai Sriram…
- travel by tourist bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin takes about 14-16 hours
- travel by tourist bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin costs about $20-40/pp
- there are various modern seat or sleeper buses, day and overnight buses and minivans
- Book bus tickets from Chiang Mai to Bangkok online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- read carefully all the instructions before you book and buy your bus ticket to Hua Hin online
- you can also check bus/van schedule from Bangkok to Hua Hin
3. TRAIN from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin (via Bangkok)
A) TRAIN from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
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- from Chiang Mai to Bangkok you can travel by train of Thai Railways
- travel time by train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is about 11-15 hours
- train ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok costs about $13-50/pp
- there are various types of trains, 1st+2nd+3rd class trains
- Book train ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
B) TRAIN from Bangkok to Hua Hin
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- from Bangkok to Hua Hin you can travel by train of Thai Railways
- travel by train from Bangkok to Hua Hin takes about 4-4.5 hours
- travel by train from Bangkok to Hua Hin costs costs about $4-16/pp
- read this article: How to travel to Hua Hin from Bangkok?
- you can check current Thailand Train Map + Thailand Train Timetable
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
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- from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin you can also travel by private car/taxi via Bangkok
- travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin via Bangkok take about 14 hours
- transport by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin via Bangkok costs totally about $340-600 (2x cars)
- private companies from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin: Glassflower, Jed Yord, Bangkok Taxi24, Hua Hin Cars, PGS…
- there are various new and modern cars, vehicles or private minivans to Hua Hin
- Book your private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin online
- you can search private car for the route: Chiang Mai > Bangkok, Bangkok > Hua Hin
5. BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR in Hua Hin
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- you can also book a private tour or tickets for tourist attractions in Hua Hin
- it is possible to book various types of tourist tours (trips, kayaking, trails…)
- these private tourist tours in Hua Hin by local tour guides from Thailand
- Book a private boat tour / trip or other tourist activity in Hua Hin online
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
2. What is the travel time of transfer from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
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- Travel by plane + bus/train from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin takes about 6-7 hour.
- Travel by tourist bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin takes about 14-16 hours.
- Travel by train from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin takes about 18-21 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin takes about 14 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
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- Travel by plane+bus/train from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin costs about $45-120/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin costs about $20-40/pp.
- Travel by train from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin costs about $20-70/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin costs about $340-600/car.
4. How far is Hua Hin from Chiang Mai?
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- Travel distance from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin is about 900 km by road via Bangkok.
5. What is the cheapest way of transport from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
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- The most cheapest way how to get to Hua Hin from Chiang Mai in Thailand is to travel by tourist bus or train of Thai Railways. The most cheapest option should cost about $20/pp.
6. What is the best option of transfer from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin?
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- The best and fastest way how to reach Hua Hin from Chiang Mai is to take a flight to Bangkok and bus or train from Bangkok to Hua Hin. You will save your travel time and sometimes there are very cheap low-cost flights to Bangkok.
7. Is it possible to book private taxi/car to Hua Hin from Chiang Mai?
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- Yes, you can book your private taxi or car/minivan from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin online. There are various private cars to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Hua Hin, so you have to book 2 cars via Bangkok.
8. How to go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?
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- From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin you can travel by tourist bus, private taxi or train of Thai Railway. Read this article: How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Hua Hin? Travel time by bus is about 4 hours.
9. How and where you can travel from Hua Hin?
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- From Hua Hin you can travel by train/plane or bus to southern Thailand, e.g. to Chumphon. The most popular tourist sites of Thailand are in the south, you can travel to Koh Samui or Koh Tao, Phuket or Krabi.
10. Is there an airport in Hua Hin?
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- Yes, Hua Hin has an international airport. There are some direct flights to various cities of Thailand.
🎫 Book tickets / flights from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin + Schedule:
(You can change your travel route, e.g. Chiang Mai > Bangkok, Bangkok > Hua Hin…)