If you are planning to travel to Thailand from abroad, you will most likely arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport. It is also known as Bangkok Airport, so it should not be confused with Bangkok’s other airport, Don Mueang, which currently mainly serves domestic flights. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can get to almost anywhere in Thailand, and we recommend traveling to Hua Hin. As the first seaside resort in the country, Hua Hin can be reached by train from Bangkok. The Thai royal family built their holiday homes there and popularized the city as a holiday destination. Today, Hue Hin has an urban feel combined with a nice beach. It is a city where there is plenty to do, although it is not overwhelming. Here you will find out how to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin.
Find out more:
• By bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin
• From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin by Taxi
• From Bangkok to Hua Hin (Guide)
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok
Options to go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin
If there was an option to fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin, the flight would be very short, as there are only 150 kilometers between them as the crow flies. Although Hua Hin has an airport, it only accepts flights from Kuala Lumpur at the moment, so you can’t fly from the Thai capital. The road distance is not too long, so traveling by bus or taxi is perfectly doable. The distance on the asphalt is 222 kilometers, which can be covered in 3 to 4 hours. If you are adventurous, there is also a train ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin. Traveling by train is a bit more complicated as you first need to get to Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. Taxis and buses run frequently into the city. The trip can be done in half an hour by taxi, and the train journey takes about four hours. Given that the train does not save time or money, we do not recommend going from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin by this means of transport.
By bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin
The route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin is very popular with tourists. For this reason, there are many buses that run on this route throughout the day. This means that traveling by bus is easy, and you probably won’t have to wait long to depart for Hua Hin once you get to the airport.
As always, the best thing about taking the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin is the price. Buses are the cheapest option to get to Hua Hin from the airport. Departures are hourly between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM. While there are multiple departures each day, we recommend booking your tickets in advance to avoid any surprises. On weekends and holidays in Thailand, buses may fill up days or weeks in advance. That’s why it’s a good idea to buy your ticket online before starting your journey.
It is easy to buy tickets through the travel website 12Go.asia. On this site, you can buy tickets from Bell Travel, which operates very comfortable VIP 24 buses. These buses have rows of three reclining seats, so travelers can rest and even sleep on the way. They also have a bathroom, TVs, air conditioning and a hostess on board. It takes approximately 4 hours to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin. Buses arrive at the new Hua Hin Bus Station, which is located in the city center.
From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin by Taxi
Public taxis are easy to find at Suvarnabhumi Airport by following signs © SIHASAKPRACHUM / Shutterstock.com
The biggest advantage of traveling by train from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin is flexibility. You can pre-book a private taxi through the 12Go website, where you can compare prices and types of available vehicles before making a decision. When making a reservation, you can specify the exact time you want the taxi to pick you up from the airport, according to the arrival of your flight. It is best to inform the company of the flight you will be arriving on and your expected arrival time. This way they can check arrivals in case of any delays.
The most practical thing about a taxi is that it will take you to the place of your choice in Hua Hin. Unlike the bus, the taxi offers a door-to-door service, making it easy to find your way to your hotel. Also, the last bus leaves the airport at 6.30pm, which may be a problem if you arrive on a night flight. Since taxis are available 24/7, you can book them to pick you up at night or even early in the morning.
The reason why many travelers choose not to take a taxi is the cost. If you are traveling alone or with one person, the price can be quite high. However, when traveling in a group, you can book a larger taxi to share the cost among all passengers. Thus, the price per person is quite reasonable.
Therefore, when making an online booking, it is important to check the differences between the available vehicles. They range from economical two-seater sedans to nine-seater vans. Check what is included in the ticket price and check what rules the company applies in the event of a flight delay and having to wait for you at the airport. Some companies charge an additional late fee. There may also be other costs such as tolls. Some companies include this in the overall rate, but others do not. Check the info icon next to each 12Go search result for each company’s policies.
If you want to go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM, the bus is a good option as they run regularly, are cheap and take around 4 hours. However, if you are traveling in a group, it may be worth booking a private taxi to travel with more comfort and flexibility.