1. Van/Bus to Ayutthaya
2. Taxi/Car to Ayutthaya
3. Train to Ayutthaya
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From Hua Hin to Ayutthaya you can travel by train, bus, van or taxi.
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- The travel distance from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya in Thailand is approximately 280 km by bus, train, car, or van via Bangkok. The most popular option for traveling to Ayutthaya from Hua Hin is to take a minivan or bus with a stopover in Bangkok. Traveling by bus/minivan from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) takes about 7-8 hours and costs about $10-25 per person. Various private transport companies operate between these cities, offering affordable tickets. Another option is to take a private car or taxi to Ayutthaya.
- Transport by private taxi from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) takes about 3.5-4.5 hours and costs about $100-250 per car. The last option for traveling to Ayutthaya from Hua Hin is to travel by train operated by Thai Railways with a stopover in Bangkok. Although the train is the cheapest mode of transfer to Ayutthaya, it’s not the fastest. Traveling by plane from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya is not possible as there are no flights available.
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- Ayutthaya, located approximately 90 km from Bangkok, is an ancient city that once stood as the capital of the Siamese Empire during its peak. Easily accessible from Bangkok by van, train, or bus, Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and became the historical second capital of the Kingdom of Siam, succeeding Sukhothai. Its pinnacle of grandeur spanned from 1350 to 1767. Unfortunately, in the latter half of the 18th century, it was largely plundered by the Burmese army, leaving behind ruins of magnificent buildings, temples, towers, and monasteries. Consequently, the kingdom’s center shifted to Thonburi. Travelers have three main options for reaching Ayutthaya from Hua Hin: by van/bus, private car, or Thai Railways train via Bangkok. From Ayutthaya, travelers can journey to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
Transfer Mode – Hua Hin to Ayutthaya: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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Bus / Minivan | 7-8 hours | $10-25/pp |
Private Taxi / Car | 3.5-4.5 hours | $100-250/car |
Train | 5-7 hours | $4-40/pp |
How do I get from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
1. VAN / BUS from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya
One of the transfer options from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya is a bus/minivan with a transfer in Bangkok. This option is suitable for most regular solo and low-cost travelers who are looking for cheaper transfer options. This transport option has 2 steps, first it is a bus trip from Hua Hin to Bangkok and then a trip by another bus or minivan from Bangkok to Ayutthaya.
Buses and minivans can depart from different places in Hua Hin and Bangkok and also arrive at different places or stations in Ayutthaya. You will see this information about departure and arrival points when searching for tickets online.
The total travel time by bus or minivan from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya via Bangkok in Thailand can be between 7-8 hours, this time can also vary and buses can be delayed.
Companies that offer you a transfer by bus or minivan to Bangkok are, for example, Malee Van, Nor Neane Transport, Glassflower, JKP Mochit, HPT Minibus, Roong Reuang Coach, Sombat Tour, Tara Tour and Travel and others. From Bangkok to Ayutthaya you can use bus transfers with companies like Win 91 Ayutthaya, Mama Travel and tour, Tara Tour and Travel, 12Go Transport and others.
A bus or minivan transfer from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya via Bangkok costs between $10-25/pp, ticket prices vary depending on the type of bus and company and the route operated.
If you want to use a bus transfer to Ayutthaya, you have to search and buy 2 separate tickets for each route separately. You can easily search and buy tickets from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya online in advance.
2. TAXI / CAR from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya
The most comfortable, but also the most expensive option for transportation from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya is a private car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of private transportation is that you can choose your departure point in Hua Hin, for example, you can leave from your hotel or from Hua Hin airport and arrive in Ayutthaya at your designated place.
This also saves you time and the transfer is faster than a bus trip. Companies that offer private transfers by car/taxi from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya are N and T Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Bangkok Taxi 24. However, if you search for transfers with a transfer in Bangkok, you will have more other companies on offer.
Most of these companies operate smaller classic modern cars or SUVs and minivans for more people on the route to Ayutthaya. A private car/taxi transfer from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya takes about 3.5-4.5 hours, but the stated travel times may vary and depend on your route and the type of vehicle you use.
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Private car/taxi with driver from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya costs between $100-250/car. Smaller classic vehicles are always a cheaper option than larger SUVs or minivans for more people. However, the advantage is also the fact that you can always divide the fare for the car and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle.
You can easily find and book your private modern car/taxi with driver from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya and also to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Ayutthaya online in advance. Private car transfer is probably not a suitable transfer option for low-cost travelers due to higher fare prices.
3. TRAIN from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok)
The cheapest option for a transfer from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya is a train transfer with a change in Bangkok. The train transfer has 2 steps and the total travel time from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya can be about 5-7 hours, but this time can vary slightly and depends on waiting for the next train in Bangkok.
Trains depart from Hua Hin Railway Station and arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and then take another train from there to Ayutthaya Railway Station, see the map of Thai Railways. Ayutthaya Railway Station is well located in the city center and you will have everything within easy reach.
Trains on the route from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya will offer you both seats and sleepers, it will be enough for you if you use seats in 2nd class on both routes. The train journey from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya costs between $4-40/pp, the cheapest option is seats in 3rd class, sleepers are always the most expensive option.
Train tickets to Bangkok and Ayutthaya can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. For the train transfer, you need to search and purchase 2 separate tickets for each route via Bangkok.
The train transfer is the most convenient transportation option, especially for low-cost travelers, due to the low ticket prices. The train schedule is relatively extensive and there are enough trains running on this route in both directions every day.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya:
1. How to book tickets or taxi / car from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- Book tickets or taxi from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another routes, e.g. Hua Hin to Bangkok, Bangkok to Ayutthaya…
2. What is the travel time from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- Travel time by bus / minivan / van from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) is about 7-8 hours.
- Travel time by private taxi from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) is about 3.5-4.5 hours.
- Travel time by train from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) is about 5-7 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- Travel distance from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya is about 80 km by van, bus, train or taxi via Bangkok.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- Transport by bus / minivan / van from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) costs about $10-25/pp.
- Transport by taxi / car from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) costs about $100-250/car.
- Transport by train from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) costs about $4-40/pp (hard or soft seat).
5. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- The cheapest option how you can reach Ayutthaya is to travel by train of Thai Railways. The most cheapest train tickets with stopover in Bangkok should cost about $6-8/pp (hard or soft seat).
6. Is there a flight from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- No, there is no flight from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya in Thailand, travel by plane is not possible.
7. Is there a direct train from Hua Hin to Ayutthaya?
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- No, if you want to travel by train to Ayutthaya from Hua Hin, you can take a train to Bangkok and from Bangkok you have to travel by another train of Thai Railways, so there is a stopover in Bangkok.
8. Where to go from Ayutthaya?
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- From Ayutthaya you can travel to Bangkok by van, bus, train or taxi or you can travel by train or bus to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Travel time by tourist bus or train of Thai Railways to Chiang Mai is about 9-12 hours.
9. Where to accommodate in Ayutthaya?
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- Ayutthaya offers various private hotels, guesthouses or homestays and resorts at the town center.
- Search and book your accommodation in Ayutthaya online > BOOK HOTEL IN AYUTTHAYA ONLINE
10. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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