There are 6 ways to get from Suratthani to Cha-am by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hintrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
9h 38m฿1,045–1,862Bus, Minivan
cheapest- Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
12h 54m฿765–1,297Drive 470 km
- Drive from Suratthani to Cha-amcar 470 km
6h 52m฿1,754–2,533Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Minivan
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
7h 14m฿1,594–3,972Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Cha-ambus
14h 34m฿1,290–1,890Fly 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
8h 8m฿1,333–3,829
Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿750 - ฿1300 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Suratthani to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Bus Terminal and arriving at Cha-am via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Suratthani station to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Hua Hin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Suratthani and Cha-am is 465 km. The road distance is 470 km.
The best way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1900.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Suratthani to Cha-am, including transfers.
Suratthani to Cha-am bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Surat Thani Bus Terminal station.
Suratthani to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1900. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿750 - ฿1300 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Suratthani, 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 vehicle from Suratthani to Cha-am via Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 12h 54m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,600
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–2,800
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,800
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–16,000
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–16,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–3,600
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿585–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- VIP
- ฿910
- Express
- ฿585
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿500–850
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chumphon to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Suratthani to Cha-am bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Suratthani to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Hin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suratthani to Cha-am is 470 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Suratthani to Cha-am.
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