There are 5 ways to get from Cha-am to Bangkok by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2h 45m฿180Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
3h 21m฿65–900Drive 157.2 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Bangkokcar 157.2 km
2h 20m฿719–1,038Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cha-am to Bangkoktaxi 157.2 km
2h 20m฿1,700–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Cha Am to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
4h 20m฿250–300
Cha-am to Bangkok by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Bangkok is to train which costs ฿65 - ฿900 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Bangkok is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ฿700 - ฿1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cha Am and arriving at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cha-am and Bangkok is 167 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Bangkok without a car is to Minivan which takes 2h 45m and costs ฿180.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cha-am to Bangkok, including transfers.
Cha-am to Bangkok bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to Bangkok train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ban Chaam station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Bangkok is to Minivan which takes 2h 45m and costs ฿180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿65 - ฿900 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?
Local Minivan Thailand operates a bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok hourly. Tickets cost ฿180 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿65–900 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,200
Bangkok Taxi 24
- Phone
- +66 95 957 0302
Bliss Travel
- Phone
- +66 96 924 1918
- Website
- taxiservicehuahin.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Thai Happy Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 115 8210
- Website
- thaihappytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cha-am to Bangkok bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Cha-am to Bangkok train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Bangkok is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cha-am to Bangkok.
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