- Must visit
Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hua Hin to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hua Hin to Bangkok will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 17 trains that leave Hua Hin for Bangkok on Wed, Jul 22, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hua Hin to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hua Hin to Bangkok:
A bus is $16 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hua Hin to Bangkok costing on average $23 (€23).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€23) compared to roughly $20 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.68 (€-2.68). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hua Hin to Bangkok trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:14 AM Hua Hin | 3h31 | 3:45 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:26 AM Hua Hin | 3h44 | 5:10 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:37 AM Hua Hin | 5h23 | 7:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 AM Hua Hin | 3h50 | 6:10 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 AM Hua Hin | 5h05 | 7:45 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:07 AM Hua Hin | 3h58 | 7:05 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:42 AM Hua Hin | 4h43 | 8:25 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:51 AM Hua Hin | 3h39 | 7:30 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:13 AM Hua Hin | 5h12 | 9:25 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:27 AM Hua Hin | 3h43 | 8:10 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:17 AM Hua Hin | 3h48 | 9:05 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:29 AM Hua Hin | 5h01 | 10:30 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:48 AM Hua Hin | 4h02 | 9:50 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Hua Hin | 4h10 | 10:50 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Hua Hin | 4h56 | 12:05 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Hua Hin | 3h29 | 6:05 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:23 PM Hua Hin | 4h07 | 8:30 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hua Hin to Bangkok run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€23) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 16:23. The fastest train covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€23) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 4:23 PM |
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Busiest Day Fri |
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