How to go → HUA HIN to KRABI? ☀️

1. Train + Bus/Van to Krabi
2. Bus + Van to Krabi
3. Bus + Flight to Krabi
4. Taxi / Car to Krabi
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From Hua Hin to Krabi you can get by train + bus/van, bus + plane, taxi.

• • The travel distance from Hua Hin to Krabi spans approximately 600 kilometers by train+bus via Surat Thani. The most popular way how to travel to Krabi is to board a train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani and then take a bus/van from Surat Thani to Krabi. There are no direct train or flight options from Hua Hin to Krabi. Traveling by train + van/bus via Surat Thani typically takes about 11-15 hours, with tickets costing approximately $15-50 per person (train+bus). Alternatively, the fastest option is to travel by plane, albeit with a layover in Bangkok. In this case, travelers can journey by train/bus to Bangkok and then catch a direct flight to Krabi.
  • Traveling by bus + plane via Bangkok takes around 7-8 hours, with prices ranging from $45-100 per person (bus+direct flight). Various Thai airlines operate flights from Bangkok to Krabi International Airport, with some flights being quite economical. Additionally, travelers have the option to book a private taxi/car to Krabi from Hua Hin, with vehicles or minivans available for group transportation. If you wish to book train, bus tickets or flights to Krabi online, refer to this article and follow the instructions provided below. From Krabi, travelers can also journey to Phuket – one of southern Thailand’s most popular destinations, or from Ao Nang, they can take a ferry to Koh Lanta.

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• • Krabi province in Thailand is renowned as one of the most breathtaking destinations globally. The Andaman coast boasts long stretches of beaches adorned with glistening white sand and picturesque lagoons.The primary tourist hub of Krabi province is Ao Nang, adorned with numerous stunning beaches. Visitors are captivated by the surrounding landscapes, particularly the myriad jagged limestone cliffs, which are a magnet for climbers during the day and offer stunning views in the morning and evening. From Krabi or Koh Phi Phi, travelers can also embark on ferry/boat journeys to Koh Lanta – another sought-after island in southern Thailand. There are several transportation options available from Hua Hin to Krabi, albeit without a direct train connection from Hua Hin.

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How do I get from Hua Hin to Krabi?

1. TRAIN + BUS to Krabi (via Surat Thani)

A popular and cheaper land transfer option from Hua Hin to Krabi is by train and minivan / bus via Surat Thani city. There is no direct railway to Krabi, so you can take the train to the nearest station in Surat Thani and from there you have to continue by minivan, bus or private car to Krabi.

This transport option therefore has 2 steps and the total travel time by train and bus via Surat Thani can be approximately 11-15 hours. However, this time may vary depending on your transfer in Surat Thani and waiting for buses or minivans. Transport by train and bus / minivan from Hua Hin to Krabi with a transfer in Surat Thani costs approx. $15-50/pp, depending on which train you use.

Trains from Hua Hin to Surat Thani offer you 1st to 3rd class seats and beds, 1st class trains are the most expensive but most comfortable option, 3rd class seats are the cheapest option. For this longer route, it is better to choose a sleeper and train tickets to Surat Thani cost about $6-40/pp, depending on the type of train.

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Trains depart from Hua Hin Railway Station and arrive at Surat Thani Railway Station, see Thailand Railway Map. Train tickets to Surat Thani can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.

In the second step, you will use transport by bus or minivan, this option takes about 3-5.5 hours and is offered by companies such as Phantip 1970, 12GO Transport, Phangan Tour 2000 or Phichet Transport. These buses or minivans can also leave from Surat Thani train station, or from other towns in the city.

You will see this information about departures and arrivals when searching for bus / van tickets online. Bus tickets from Surat Thani to Krabi cost between $7-21/pp, depending on the type of bus or minibus. Again, tickets to Krabi for these buses and minivans are easy to find and buy online.

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2. BUS + VAN from Hua Hin to Krabi (via Surat Thani)

Another cheaper land transfer option from Hua Hin to Krabi is a bus transfer, possibly in combination with a minivan or minibus via Surat Thani. This transport option to Krabi is mainly offered by the company Montanatip, which offers modern and comfortable long-distance buses or minivans for a possible transfer.

This transport option is mainly used by ordinary solo and low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their travel. A bus transfer can also be implemented with a change in Surat Thani, from where there are also several companies and types of buses or minivans. Bus travel from Hua Hin to Krabi takes about 12-14 hours, but this time may vary slightly and buses may also be late.

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Buses can also stop at various places in the Krabi area, for example, you can go to Krabi Bus Terminal and or as far as Ao Nang, Floating Pier East Railay and other famous and popular places. A bus transfer from Hua Hin to Krabi costs in the range of $28-33/pp, these prices may vary throughout the year or differ if you transfer in Surat Thani.

The disadvantage may be the fact that the bus schedule between these places is rather more limited. Tickets for buses or minivans to Krabi from Hua Hin or via Surat Thani can be searched and purchased online in advance. If you travel with a transfer in Surat Thani, you must search for and purchase 2 tickets for each route separately.

3. BUS + FLIGHT from Hua Hin to Krabi (via Bangkok)

Another convenient and faster way to transfer to Krabi from Hua Hin is by bus and direct flight via Bangkok. There are no flights from Hua Hin to Krabi, so first you have to take a bus (or train) to Bangkok and from there there are plenty of direct flights to Krabi. So this transport option has 2 steps and if the connections connect well, it can be the fastest transport option to Krabi from Hua Hin.

In the first step from Hua Hin to Bangkok, you can use buses from companies such as HPT Mini Bus, Roong Reuang Coach, Sombat Tour, JKP Mochit, Nor Neane Transport and others. Bus transport to Bangkok from Hua Hin takes about 3-4 hours, and the advantage is that some buses also go to Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports, from where you can use air connections to Krabi.

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You can easily search and buy tickets for these buses to Bangkok online in advance. The bus schedule between Hua Hin and Bangkok is relatively long and there are plenty of connections. In the second step, you will use a direct flight from Bangkok to Krabi, which takes about 1.5 hours and flights are operated at Krabi International Airport.

This airport is about 25 km from the center of Krabi and various private minivans, buses or private cars and taxis run between the airport and the city. Flights from Bangkok to Krabi are operated by companies such as Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Bangkok Air, Thai Smile and Thai VietJet.

The price of direct flights to Krabi can sometimes be low and prices are usually in the range of $30-90/pp. These prices may change throughout the year and this range applies to Economy class flights. Again, you can easily find and book your suitable direct flight to Krabi from Bangkok online in advance.

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4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Hua Hin to Krabi

Private transfers with modern cars are also available for transportation from Hua Hin to Krabi. This is the most expensive transport option between these places and you will have your own private car for several passengers and an experienced driver. Companies that will offer you transportation by private modern and comfortable car with a driver from Hua Hin to Krabi are, for example, Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower, N and T Travel, Van2Travel, Kanokwan Travel or Kim Transfers Thailand.

Most of these companies offer modern smaller classic cars or larger SUVs and minivans for transfers to Krabi. Minivans are suitable for those traveling in a larger group of people at once. The advantage of a private transfer to Krabi is that you can choose your departure point in Hua Hin and your arrival point in Krabi. This can also save some of your time.

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The disadvantage is the higher price for private transfers. Transport by private car/taxi from Hua Hin to Krabi takes about 8-12 hours, but the indicated travel time may vary depending on your chosen travel route. A private car/taxi transfer from Hua Hin to Krabi costs between $$230-530 (vehicle), these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose.

In most cases, smaller classic cars for 1-3 passengers are a cheaper option than larger SUVs or minivans for more people. You can easily search, view and book your private car with driver to Krabi online ahead of time. Each taxi company may have specific transport conditions and/or restrictions, read this information when booking your car.

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