There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Chaiya by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, line 84 train
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chaiyatrain
3h 38m฿1,298–3,581Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chaiyatrain 85 / ...
10h฿200–900Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Chaiya Intersectionbus Southern Terminal Bangkok - Chaiya Intersection
8h 58m฿809–878Drive 581.1 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Chaiyacar 581.1 km
8h 24m฿2,568–3,710Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani, line 84 train
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane BKK - URT
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chaiyatrain
4h 12m฿1,262–4,250Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Ranong Airport, taxi
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane DMK - UNN
- Take the taxi from Ranong-Airport-UNN to Chaiyataxi
4h 58m฿2,484–4,697Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chumphonbus
- Take the train from Chumphon to Chaiyatrain 171 / ...
15h 22m฿449–4,443
Bangkok to Chaiya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Chaiya is to train which costs ฿200 - ฿900 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Chaiya is to fly and line 84 train which takes 3h 38m and costs ฿1300 - ฿3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Chaiya. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and arriving at Chaiya Intersection via Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet. and Southern Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Chaiya. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Bangkok and Chaiya is 619 km. The road distance is 581.1 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Chaiya without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs ฿800 - ฿900.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bangkok to Chaiya, including transfers.
Bangkok to Chaiya bus services, operated by Sappaisal, depart from Southern Terminal Bangkok station.
Bangkok to Chaiya train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Chaiya is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs ฿800 - ฿900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿200 - ฿900 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chaiya, Thailand?
Sappaisal operates a bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Chaiya Intersection twice daily. Tickets cost ฿600–1,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Sri Suthep Tour also services this route once daily. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chaiya hourly. Tickets cost ฿200–900 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ranong Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–3,400
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,100
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,400
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–3,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chaiya
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿12–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿12–17
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–270
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chaiya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿200–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿200–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿510–560
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chaiya
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿12–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿12–17
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–270
Train from Chumphon to Chaiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
- Phone
- +66 2 263 1063
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Chaiya Intersection
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,000
- Book at
- Sappaisal
- Phone
- +66 2 306 1106
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Chaiya Intersection
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–750
- Book at
- Sri Suthep Tour
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿400–3,600
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
Taxi 289
- Phone
- +66985550988
- Website
- taxi289.com
Pon Place Ranong
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 823344
- Website
- ponplace-ranong.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Chaiya bus services, operated by Sappaisal, arrive at Chaiya Intersection station.
Bangkok to Chaiya train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Chaiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Chaiya is 581 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Bangkok to Chaiya.
Book your Bangkok to Chaiya train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Bangkok to Chaiya bus tickets online with Omio.
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