1. Bus + Train to Hua Hin
2. Flight + Bus to Phuket
3. Taxi / Car to Hua Hin
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From Phuket to Hua Hin you can travel by train + bus, bus + plane, taxi.
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Hua Hin in Thailand is about 650 km by land via Surat Thani. There are 4 ways how you can go to Hua Hin from Phuket – travel by bus+train via Surat Thani, tourist bus, flight + bus/train or private car. The most cheapest option how you can get to Hua Hin is to travel by bus and train via Surat Thani town. There are buses or minivans to Surat Thani town and from this town you can go by train to Hua Hin. Travel by bus + train from Phuket to Hua Hin takes about 10-15 hours and it costs about $15-60/pp.
- The most fastest and comfortable way of transfer to Hua Hin from Phuket is to travel by plane + bus/train via Bangkok. There is no direct flight from Phuket to Hua Hin, but there are flights to Bangkok. Travel by plane + bus/train from Phuket to Hua Hin via Bangkok takes about 8-10 hours. You can also book your private car/taxi from Phuket to Hua Hin. Transfer by private taxi/car takes about 9 hours. From Hua Hin you can travel to Bangkok by bus, train or taxi.
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- You can also travel from Phuket to Hua Hin by tourist bus, but this way is not so comfortable because it takes about 12-15 hours. Surat Thani is the closest railway station to Phuket, it is about 240 km from Phuket town. There is no railway between Surat Thani and Phuket. Hua Hin offers a few nice beaches, various tourist activities, beach fun or relax or various historical sites in the town or in the province. Hua Hin is undoubtedly best known for its cotton products, which are offered in a variety of prints and colors. From Phuket you can also travel to Ao Nang (+Railay Beach) in Krabi by ferry / speedboat, minibus or private taxi/car.
- You can also travel from Phuket to Hua Hin by tourist bus, but this way is not so comfortable because it takes about 12-15 hours. Surat Thani is the closest railway station to Phuket, it is about 240 km from Phuket town. There is no railway between Surat Thani and Phuket. Hua Hin offers a few nice beaches, various tourist activities, beach fun or relax or various historical sites in the town or in the province. Hua Hin is undoubtedly best known for its cotton products, which are offered in a variety of prints and colors. From Phuket you can also travel to Ao Nang (+Railay Beach) in Krabi by ferry / speedboat, minibus or private taxi/car.
| Transfer Mode – Phuket to Hua Hin: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus/Van + Train (via Surat Thani) | 10-15 hours | $15-60/pp |
| Plane + Bus | 8-10 hours | $45-180/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 9 hours | $265-500/car |
| Tourist Bus + Van | 12-15 hours | $25-35/pp |
How do I get from Phuket to Hua Hin?
1. BUS + TRAIN from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani)
One of the ground transfer options to Hua Hin from Phuket, and ultimately the cheapest option, is a bus/minivan and train trip via Surat Thani. This transportation option has 2 steps, first a bus/minivan trip to Surat Thani and then a train transfer from Surat Thani to Hua Hin. The bus and train transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin via Surat Thani takes a total of 10-15 hours, but this time can vary a bit.
In terms of price, this transportation option to Hua Hin costs between $15-60/pp. The cheapest option on the train is always seats, sleeping berths are always more expensive, but a more comfortable option. For bus transfers to Surat Thani, you can use companies such as Phantip 1970, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, 12GO Transport, or others.
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There are smaller minivans or larger classic buses with seats on offer and the transfer takes about 4-6 hours. Some companies also go to the Surat Thani train station, which is an advantage for connecting with a train transfer to Hua Hin. If you want to use this transport option, you need to find and buy a separate bus ticket and a separate train ticket to Hua Hin.
Trains depart from Surat Thani Railway Station and arrive at Hua Hin Railway Station, see the map of Thai Railways. You can easily find and buy bus and train tickets to Hua Hin online. A minor disadvantage may be the fact that the train schedule can be more limited. Bus and train to Hua Hin is the best option for regular solo and low-cost travelers.
2. FLIGHT + BUS from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Bangkok)
One of the options for traveling from Phuket to Hua Hin is a plane and bus transfer via Bangkok. You cannot fly directly from Phuket to Hua Hin, but you can take a direct flight to Bangkok and then take a bus from there to Hua Hin. This transfer option has 2 steps and can be the fastest option in terms of time.
It is an ideal transport option if you also want to visit the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. The plane and bus transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin via Bangkok takes about 8-10 hours in total, but this time can vary.
Direct flights from Phuket to Bangkok are offered by hai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Bangkok Air, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Smile or others and the flight takes about 1.5 hours.
Flights from Phuket to Bangkok cost between $40-160/pp, prices vary depending on the company. Then you can take one of the buses to Hua Hin, some also depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, so it is advisable to use a flight to this airport.
Bus transfers to Hua Hin from Bangkok are offered by companies such as Nor Neane Transport, HPT Minibus, GO Family, Montanatip, Win Happy, Sombat Tour, Roong Reuang Coach, Tara Tour and Travel and other companies also offer smaller minivans. The bus transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin takes about 3-4 hours and tickets cost between $7-13/pp. Flights to Bangkok and bus tickets to Hua Hin can be easily found and booked online.
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Phuket to Hua Hin
If you would like to use a private car transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin, this option is also available. The advantage of this transport option is the choice of your departure point in Phuket and arrival point in Hua Hin, as well as an experienced driver. You can leave, for example, from your hotel or from the city center of Hua Hin, and the advantage is the fact that you do not have to make other stops as in the case of a train or bus.
Transfers by modern cars/taxi from Phuket to Hua Hin are offered by companies such as Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflowerk, Andaman Taxis, N and T Travel, Van2Travel, Kanokwan Travel and others. Most of these verified companies offer smaller classic cars or larger SUVs or minivans for more people. Minivans are especially suitable for group travel.
Transfers by private car/taxi from Phuket to Hua Hin take about 9-12 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and depends on your travel route. Private car transportation with a driver from Phuket to Hua Hin costs between $265-500/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car and the number of passengers.
Smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans for more people. However, you can divide the fare for car transportation and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle.
You can easily find and book your private car with a driver to Hua Hin from Phuket online well in advance. The range of vehicles is wide and you will definitely choose the right vehicle for your transfer.
4. BUS from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani)
Another option for transferring from Phuket to Hua Hin is a bus transfer via Surat Thani. If you do not search for buses directly from Phuket to Hua Hin, it is possible to go this way first to Surat Thani and then take another connection to Hua Hin. Bus transfer is also one of the cheaper transport options and you can also use smaller minivans or minibuses.
Bus or minibus transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin via Surat Thani in Thailand takes about 12-15 hours, but the journey time can also vary, depending on the transfer in Surat Thani. Buses or minivans can depart from various places in Phuket and Surat Thani and also arrive at various places in Hua Hin. You will see this information about departure and arrival points when searching and booking tickets online.
Bus transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin via Surat Thani costs a total of $25-35/pp. This is again a cheaper transport option. If you are thinking about whether to choose a train or bus for transport from Surat Thani to Hua Hin, it is better to go by train. The train route is known according to the map, but buses can have different routes and you won’t know where else they stop during the journey.
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❓ FAQ — Travel route from Phuket to Hua Hin:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- Book and buy tickets or flights from Phuket to Hua Hin on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another tickets and routes, e.g. Phuket to Bangkok, Hua Hin to Phuket…
2. What is the travel time from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- Travel by bus + train from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani) takes about 10-15 hours.
- Travel by plane + bus from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Bangkok) takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by private taxi / car from Phuket to Hua Hin takes about 9-12 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani) takes about 12-15 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani) is about 650 km by bus/train .
4. How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- Transport by bus + train from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani) costs about $15-60/pp.
- Transport by plane + bus from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Bangkok) costs about $45-180/pp.
- Transport by private taxi or car from Phuket to Hua Hin costs about $265-500/car.
- Transport by tourist bus+van from Phuket to Hua Hin (via Surat Thani) costs about $25-35/pp.
5. What is the best and fastest way of transfer from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- The best and fastest option how to reach Hua Hin from Phuket is to take a direct flight to Bangkok (about 1.5 hour) and from Bangkok you can travel by tourist bus, train or private taxi to Hua Hin.
6. What is the most cheapest way of getting from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- The most cheapest option how to go to Hua Hin from Phuket is to travel by combination of the bus and train via Surat Thani. The most cheapest option should cost about costs about $15-25/pp (bus + train).
7. Is it possible to travel by private taxi from Phuket to Hua Hin?
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- Yes, there are some private taxi companies and they have various modern cars, SUV or fast luxury minivans. Transfer by private taxi is the most expensive way of getting to Hua Hin. You can use these private companies: Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflowerk, Andaman Taxis.
8. How to get from Phuket town to Phuket Airport?
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- Phuket town center is about 30 km south from Phuket International Airport. You can travel to the airport by shuttle local bus or you can use private car, travel time is about 1 hour. There is no train from Phuket town to Phuket Airport.
9. Where to stay in Hua Hin? Hotel, resort or guesthouse?
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- Hua Hin has a large number of various cheap guesthouses or luxury hotels, private homes or resorts at the beach and there are also various cheap hostels for backpackers.
10. Where to travel from Hua Hin in Thailand?
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- From Hua Hin you can travel to Bangkok or Ayutthaya by tourist bus, train of Thai Railways or private taxi. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and Ayutthaya is one of the most impressive historical sites close to Bangkok.