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How to Get from Surat Thani to Hua Hin

Take the train from Surat Thani to Hua Hin in about 5 hours 35 minutes to 7 hours, including a daytime service at 09:00. See departures.

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Last updated: October 28, 2026

How to Get from Surat Thani to Hua Hin
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Surat Thani is the gateway to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Hua Hin is Thailand's old royal seaside resort, with a long beach and lively night markets. The railway between them covers about 422 km along the Gulf of Thailand coast.[1]

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Surat Thani to Hua Hin by Train

The State Railway of Thailand runs 11 trains a day from Surat Thani to Hua Hin, most of them overnight. The daytime option is Special Express 40, which leaves at 09:00 and reaches Hua Hin at 14:36. The other trains leave between 18:25 and 23:28 and arrive between 00:14 and 06:40.[1]

The platform and canopy at Hua Hin station
The platform and canopy at Hua Hin stationPhoto: Suikotei / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
TrainLeaves Surat ThaniArrives Hua HinTime
40 Special Express (DRC)09:0014:36About 5h 35m[1]
44 Special Express (DRC)18:2500:14About 5h 50m[1]
32 Thaksinarath22:2404:27About 6h[1]
38 Special Express22:5005:17About 6h 30m[1]

Rapid and Express trains, such as 168, 84 and 172, leave between 18:30 and 21:00 and take about 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours.[1]

Tips for Traveling from Surat Thani to Hua Hin

  • Take the daytime train for the view: Train 40 runs in daylight along the Gulf coast and reaches Hua Hin in the afternoon.[1]
  • Time your arrival: Most night trains arrive after midnight or before dawn, so arrange a late check-in or an early drop-off for your luggage.

Timetable

Surat Thani - Hua Hin More info / Tickets
Taxi Surat Thani - Hua Hin $ 182.71–332.19 6h – 8h
  • →  Van 9pax
  • →  Economy
  • →  SUV 4pax

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Surat Thani to Hua Hin?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Surat Thani to Hua Hin, including current prices and schedules.

How long does the train from Surat Thani to Hua Hin take?

The daytime Special Express 40 takes about 5 hours 35 minutes. Night trains take about 5 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours.

Is there a daytime train from Surat Thani to Hua Hin?

Yes. Special Express 40 leaves Surat Thani at 09:00 and arrives in Hua Hin at 14:36.

How far is Surat Thani from Hua Hin?

About 422 km along the railway line.

When do night trains arrive in Hua Hin?

Night trains arrive between 00:14 and 06:40.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026 (Southern Line inbound). Retrieved October 28, 2026.

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