There are 7 ways to get from Suratthani 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 11m฿153–1,762Train, bus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chumphontrain 32 / ...
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Cha-ambus
11h 12m฿739–2,034Drive 470 km
- Drive from Suratthani to Cha-amcar 470 km
6h 52m฿2,143–3,096Fly 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 44m฿1,130–3,329Train
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Ban Chaamtrain 170
9h 18m฿184–934Bus, Minivan
- 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฿765–1,355Fly 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 10m฿1,135–3,909
Suratthani to Cha-am by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿180 - ฿950 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Suratthani to Cha-am is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3100.
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 Ban Chaam via Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
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 via Hua Hin which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿150 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 via Hua Hin which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿150 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿750 - ฿1400 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 hourly. Tickets cost ฿140–900 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suratthani to Cha-am via Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 12h 54m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,300
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,100
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,400
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,800
- 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 Surat Thani Train Station to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
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 81 676 4900
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chumphon to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿585–1,176
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿910
- Express
- ฿585
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
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Booking & Getting There
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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