Travelling on the Bangkok to Hua Hin Bus

From the Airport

If you are travelling directly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin, you can do so on a modern 24 seat coach. There are six departure times for these coaches each day, starting at 7a.m. Tickets for the coach can be booked at the counter on level 1 at gate 8. This is also the gathering point for anyone travelling on the bus. The cost of a seat on the Bangkok to Hua Hin bus is 305 baht.

It’s important to note that there are restrictions to the amount of baggage you can take on the Hua Hin bus. You are allowed to take on board one piece of hand luggage that will fit into the overhead compartments. You are also allowed one other piece of luggage which weighs 20kgs or less. You are permitted to pay 50 baht for one additional piece of luggage weighing up to 20kgs. If you have any more luggage than this you need to speak to one of the members of staff onsite before you make any bookings. It’s also worth mentioning that if you have larger items of baggage, such as a bicycle, you can be charged 200 baht per item.

The travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin is estimated at 3-4 hours but it can take longer at peak times. Traffic can become congested so you need to make sure you allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

From the City Centre

Sometimes the most challenging aspect of travelling from the centre of Bangkok to Hua Hin can be getting to the Southern Bus Terminal, or Sai Tai Mai. The terminus is located close to the Chao Phraya River and can be awkward to locate for visitors who are not familiar with the local public transport system. It’s often easier to get a metered taxi to take you there; this costs approximately 120 baht from the old town. If you are staying in the Sukhumvit area it’s possible to take the 515 line bus from Victory monument which costs just a few baht. The 511 bus line also runs from areas of the city centre, such as Petchaburi Road, to the Southern Bus Terminal.

Once you have reached the terminal you can purchase a ticket for your journey. The price of the journey is approximately 200 baht and it’s not normally necessary to book in advance. If you are travelling during a national holiday, or at other peak times it may be an idea to check if you should book before you travel. The Bangkok to Hua Hin bus departs every 20 minutes and the journey takes approximately 3.5 hours, although this can again depend on the amount of traffic congestion.