There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Hua Hin
best- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hintrain 32 / ...
8h 12m฿153–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Hua Hin Clock Towerbus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Hua Hin Clock Tower
8h 32m฿1,710–1,810Drive 470.4 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Cha-amcar 470.4 km
6h 53m฿2,160–3,120Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane URT - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
7h 42m฿1,130–3,429Train
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Ban Chaamtrain 170
9h 16m฿185–935Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
8h 8m฿1,135–4,209
Surat Thani to Cha-am by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿180 - ฿950 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani and arriving at Cha-am via Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Surat Thani station to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Ban Chaam via Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Cha-am is 465 km. The road distance is 470.4 km.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am without a car is to train via Hua Hin which takes 8h 12m and costs ฿150 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am, including transfers.
Surat Thani to Cha-am bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, depart from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani station.
Surat Thani to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Cha-am is to train via Hua Hin which takes 8h 12m and costs ฿150 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1700 - ฿1900 and takes 8h 32m.
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 hourly. Tickets cost ฿140–900 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport operates a bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Hua Hin Clock Tower once daily. Tickets cost ฿810 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,400
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,400
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–3,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- 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
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- 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
- Phone
- +66 2 218 1018
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
Bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Hua Hin Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿810
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Surat Thani to Cha-am bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, arrive at Hua Hin Clock Tower station.
Surat Thani to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Hin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Cha-am is 470 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Surat Thani to Cha-am.
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