How to go → HUA HIN to SURAT THANI? ☀️

1. Train – Hua Hin to S.Thani
2. Bus – Hua Hin to S.Thani
3. Taxi – Hua Hin to S.Thani
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From Hua Hin to Surat Thani you can travel by train, bus/van or taxi.

• • Travel distance from Hua Hin to Surat Thani in Thailand is about 450 km by road. There are 3 options how you can travel to Surat Thani from Hua Hin – travel by train, private car / taxi and tourist bus. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Surat Thani is to travel by train by State Railway of Thailand. Travel by train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs about $6-40/pp and it takes about 6-7 hours. You can use seat or sleeper berths in these trains. Another low-cost option of transfer from Hua Hin to Surat Thani is to travel by tourist bus. Transport by tourist bus from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs about $20/pp and it takes about 8 hours.
  • The last option how you can reach Surat Thani from Hua Hin is to travel by private taxi/car. Transport by private taxi / car from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs about $215-300/car and it takes about 7-8 hours. There are no flights between Hua Hin and Surat Thani, there are only direct flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani. So you can travel by bus, van or taxi to Bangkok and take a flight to Surat Thani.

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• • Surat Thani is large province in central part of Thailand. Surat Thani town is one of the most frequented transport junction in this part of Thailand. When visiting Surat Thani province, you will move between a series of plateaus, lowlands and high mountains with dense forest cover. You can visit nearby islands, spend time by waterways and sights. Surat Thani province is criss-crossed with an abundance of beautiful nature. For example, Khao Sok National Park is significant, which has an area of ​​around 620 square kilometers and was established in 1980. From Surat Thani town you can also travel by boat / ferry to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. It is also possible to search and book tickets / car to Surat Thani from Hua Hin easily online.
    

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How do I get from Hua Hin to Surat Thani?

1. TRAIN from Hua Hin to Surat Thani

The cheapest and most popular land transport option from Hua Hin to Surat Thani in Thailand is a train transfer. Around 10 train connections run on this route every day and the trains offer you seats and sleeping berths in 1st to 3rd class. Trains depart from Hua Hin Railway Station and arrive at Surat Thani Railway Station, see Thailand Railway Map.

Surat Thani Railway Station is located approximately 10 km from the city center and you can reach the city by bus / minivan or private transfer. Transport by train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 6-7 hours, the specified train travel time is usually observed, at most there may be small differences in time.

The train transfer from Hua Hin to Surat Thani then costs in the range of $6-40/pp, seats are always cheaper options, sleeping beds in 1st and 2nd class are more expensive. The cheapest is a seat in the 3rd class of the train, but this option is not very comfortable and it is better to choose at least the 2nd class.

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You can search and buy train tickets to Surat Thani from Hua Hin online in advance. Also read all the transfer information and follow the given instructions when booking.

Purchased train tickets to Surat Thani do not need to be printed, and if you have a smartphone, you just need to save them on your phone and then present them with their QR code when boarding the train.

It is advisable to arrive at the train station in Hua Hin at least 30 minutes before the departure of the train. The train transfer is mainly suitable for all solo and low-cost travelers, due to the lower price of the transfer, the trains are comfortable and the transfer is mostly trouble-free.

2. BUS from Hua Hin to Surat Thani

Another land transfer option to Surat Thani from Hua Hin is also a bus transfer. However, this option is offered in a more limited variant, most travelers prefer to travel by train. On this route, you can use a modern long-distance bus of the company Montanatip, or some other company. Buses can depart from various locations in Hua Hin and arrive at various locations in Surat Thani, including Surat Thani Bus Terminal.

You can see all information about departure points in Hua Hin and arrival points in Surat Thani when searching for bus tickets online advance. Bus travel from Hua Hin to Surat Thani in Thailand takes about 8 hours, but this time may vary slightly and buses may be delayed during the journey. Buses also usually make other shorter stops, the time for these stops is usually already included in the total travel time.

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A bus transfer from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs around $20/pp, but ticket prices can change throughout the year and are not fixed. You can try to search and buy bus tickets to Surat Thani from Hua Hin online in advance. When booking, again read all transfer information and follow the bus company’s instructions. It is advisable to arrive at the departure point in Hua Hin at least 30-60 minutes before the departure of the bus.

If you are deciding between a bus or train transfer to Surat Thani, it is better to go by train. The disadvantage is that in the case of a bus you do not know the exact travel route and the length of the journey, in the case of a train you look at the map of the Thai railway and know where and where you will go. There is also the option of traveling by bus via another well-known coastal city, Chumphon.

3. TAXI / CAR from Hua Hin to Surat Thani

One of the options for land transfer to Surat Thani from Hua Hin is private car/taxi with driver. This is the most expensive transport option and is only suitable for group travel. Transfers by private modern air-conditioned cars to Surat Thani will be offered by companies such as Kim Transfers Thailand, Van2Travel, Bangkok Taxi 24.

Most of the companies that operate these transfers between these cities will offer you modern smaller classic cars or even larger SUVs and minivans for more people. A minivan can be especially advantageous for a group of travelers, e.g. 9-10 people, and you can always divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers.

Transport by private car/taxi with driver from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 7-8 hours. However, the specified travel time may vary and depends on your specific travel route. The advantage is choosing your departure point in Hua Hin and your arrival point in Surat Thani.

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Some companies, however, only go to Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport, others will offer you transport to the city and to the place you specify. A private car/taxi transfer from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs between $215-300/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose.

If there are also smaller classic cars on offer, these cars are usually a cheaper option than larger minivans for more people. You can easily find and book your desired Hua Hin to Surat Thani private car online well in advance. When booking, please read all information and follow the instructions of the taxi company to avoid any misunderstandings.

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🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Hua Hin to Surat Thani + Train Tickets:

Train Schedule - Hua Hin to Surat Thani	Departs in Hua Hin	Arrival in Surat Thani	Train Ticket
Train SP37	19:50	01:49	From $7.00
Train RP171	18:49	01:11	From $5.60
Train SP39	02:09	07:50	From $11.90
Train EX83	22:34	04:58	From $6.90
Train SP43	10:36	16:20	From $11.90
Train RP169	21:25	04:06	From $5.60
Train EX85	23:47	06:23	From $6.90
Train RP167	00:23	0716	From $5.60
Train SP45	19:50	01:49	From $21.90
Train SP31	20:25	02:20	From $27.40

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