Railway Route Information

Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) – Hua Hin

Origin

Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

Destination

Hua Hin

Travel time

3–5 hours

Route Overview

The Upper Southern Line railway route from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) Station to Hua Hin Station Great for a relaxed seaside getaway — a direct journey with easy access to central Hua Hin, with the station close to the market and the beach.

Remark: Free (unreserved) seating — no need to book in advance. Simply buy your ticket at the station counter before boarding.


Distance and Travel Time

  • Approximate distance: 229 km
  • Ordinary train: about approx. 4 h 30 min (main train departing from Hua Lamphong)

Timetable

Train No. / Service Type Departure (Hua Lamphong) Arrival (Hua Hin) Booking
911 (Excursion) 06:30 10:54 Buy at station counter
261 (Ordinary) 09:20 13:50 Buy at station counter

Train 911 (Excursion) runs only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays


Ticket Prices (by class / carriage type)

  • 3rd Class fan (Ordinary 261): approx. 44 ฿ (buy on the day of travel at the station)

Route Highlights

  • Enjoy the classic atmosphere of Hua Lamphong and a long ride through the countryside of Nakhon Pathom–Ratchaburi–Phetchaburi before reaching Hua Hin Station , an icon in itself
  • Affordable and convenient — Hua Hin Station is in the town centre, with easy songthaew/taxi connections to the beach, night market and attractions
  • A range of departure times (an Express/Special Express from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal is faster and air-conditioned)

Quick Tips

  • Train 261 is a popular Ordinary train; arrive at the station early to buy a ticket and get a seat
  • If you want to arrive faster and in cool comfort, choose an Express/Special Express that “passes through Hua Hin” and book in advance via the link above

Train Photos

Ordinary train 261, Bangkok Hua Lamphong – Hua Hin, Suan Son Pradipat
Ordinary train 261 stopping for passengers at Hua Hin Railway Station
3rd Class seat (fan)
3rd Class seat (fan)

Route Information

Origin

Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)

Destination

Hua Hin

Travel time

3–5 hours

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