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How to get fromSurat Thani to Cha-amby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hintrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    9h 38m
    ฿1,045–1,862

  2. Bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    12h 40m
    ฿765–1,300

  3. Drive 470.4 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Cha-amcar car 470.4 km
    6h 53m
    ฿1,767–2,552

  4. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane URT - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    7h 11m
    ฿1,594–3,972

  5. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon to Cha-ambus bus
    14h 34m
    ฿1,290–1,890

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane URT - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    8h 6m
    ฿1,433–3,929

Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hin twice daily. Tickets cost ฿140–900 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Cha-am via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 12h 40m.

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