Travelling on the Bangkok to Hua Hin Train

It’s not a quick journey though; even on an express train it takes approximately 4 hours. On a rapid train it takes approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. There is also one ordinary service per day which appears to take the same length of time as the rapid service. One of the main positives of travelling by train is arriving at Hua Hin station. It is one of the oldest in Thailand, and features the Royal Waiting Room where the King and his court used to be welcomed. The room was relocated from its original site at Sanamchan Palace in Nakom Pathom.

The fare structure for the Bangkok to Hua Hin train is a little complicated as there are three different classes. Fares vary greatly from 44 baht for third class to 202 baht for first class. You also have the option of paying extra for facilities such as an air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach which costs 1,522 baht if you want to pay for the entire room, and are travelling alone. Of course there are cheaper options if you are travelling overnight such as an air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach which costs 572 baht for an upper bed. If you are looking to book a bed on a sleeper coach it’s important to note that the top beds are smaller which is why they are always cheaper to book than the lower beds.

Third class tickets on the Bangkok to Hua Hin train have their advantages in that they are not pre bookable so should always be able to just turn up at the station and purchase one. Whichever ticket option you decide on it’s recommended that you check prices for the Bangkok to Hua Hin train directly before travel as they are subject to fluctuation.