There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Cha-am by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
3h 3m฿214–228Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
3h 45m฿65–900Drive 156.7 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Cha-amcar 156.7 km
2h 24m฿587–847Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bangkok to Cha-amtaxi 156.7 km
2h 24m฿1,700–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
3h 20m฿250
Bangkok to Cha-am by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿65 - ฿900 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Cha-am is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai and arriving at Cha Am. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Ban Chaam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Bangkok and Cha-am is 157 km. The road distance is 156.7 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Cha-am without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 3m and costs ฿210 - ฿230.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bangkok to Cha-am, including transfers.
Bangkok to Cha-am bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Bangkok to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Cha-am is to Minivan which takes 3h 3m and costs ฿210 - ฿230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿65 - ฿900 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
Local Minivan Thailand operates a bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am hourly. Tickets cost ฿180 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam once daily. Tickets cost ฿65–900 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nor-neane-transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,100
All Thai taxi
- Phone
- +66 2 018 9799
- Website
- allthaitaxi.com
GoodTaxiThai
- Phone
- +66 85 046 6356
- Website
- goodtaxithai.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Tom Taxi Services
- Phone
- +66 98 281 2537
- Website
- tomtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bangkok to Cha-am bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Cha-am station.
Bangkok to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ban Chaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Cha-am is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bangkok to Cha-am.
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