There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
7h 45m฿149–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thanibus Hua Hin Clock Tower - Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani
9h 3m฿1,711–1,809Drive 471.6 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Surat Thanicar 471.6 km
6h 49m฿1,807–2,609Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
7h 36m฿1,149–3,199Train via Chaiya
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Chaiyatrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
9h 17m฿153–1,762Train #2
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 167
9h 25m฿150–900Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane BKK - URT
8h 28m฿1,154–3,879
Cha-am to Surat Thani by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani is to train which costs ฿150 - ฿900 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Surat Thani. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani via Hua Hin Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cha-am to Surat Thani station. However, there are services departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Cha-am and Surat Thani is 465 km. The road distance is 471.6 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ฿140 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani, including transfers.
Cha-am to Surat Thani bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, depart from Hua Hin Clock Tower station.
Cha-am to Surat Thani train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Hua Hin station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Surat Thani is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ฿140 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1700 - ฿1850 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Surat Thani, Thailand?
Thai Railway operates a train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani Train Station hourly. Tickets cost ฿180–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 10m. State Railway of Thailand also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport operates a bus from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani once daily. Tickets cost ฿810 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,600
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,900
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–3,100
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180–1,400
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿180–650
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿140–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿140–190
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿430–470
Train from Ban Chaam to Chaiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿420–460
Train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–480
- Phone
- +66 2 218 1018
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
Bus from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿810
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Cha-am to Surat Thani bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, arrive at Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani station.
Cha-am to Surat Thani train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Surat Thani Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Surat Thani is 472 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Cha-am to Surat Thani.
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