Hua Hin is a great option for wintering in Thailand! Hua Hin Thailand: how to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok, what to see From Hua Hin to other resorts
But I would like to visit it. And the first question is where is Hua Hin and how to get to it from Bangkok or other places in Thailand?
We share the most convenient, low-cost options that are affordable and affordable.
Where is Hua Hin?
Rarely a city in Thailand can boast such a favorable, convenient location for tourists and developed transport infrastructure as Hua Hin. The city stretches along the federal highway - just 220 kilometers from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
See the location of Hua Hin on, as well as on the Google map:
The Royal Resort's proximity to Bangkok gives it many advantages, including transport. Slightly exaggerating, we can say that all roads lead to Hua Hin: roads, railways, and until recently, also air. True, the flights have now been cancelled, apparently as unnecessary.
So, how to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok?
Minibus from Bangkok to Hua Hin
One of the convenient options is regular minibus from Victory Monument.
Since October 2016, all minibuses departing to Hua Hin have been moved to.
Victory Monument
The bus station, located next to Victory Monument BTS Station, is very easy to reach from anywhere in Bangkok. There are mini-bus stops scattered around the entire perimeter of the square, which go to different cities in Thailand. Bangkok-Hua Hin buses are located to the left of the metro exit. However, it’s better to ask - they will definitely tell you.
Flights to Hua Hin are every half hour, from 5 am to 7 pm. The fare is 180 baht. And here travel time depends on many factors: traffic jams, the driver’s efficiency, the presence or absence of stops for lunch, toilet, gas station. We got there for 2.5 hours, and almost for 4
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In Hua Hin, the minibus arrives at a small station in Soi 72, a five-minute walk from the city center.
Minibus tickets can be purchased upon departure, or in advance, from the 12GoAsia website - for the same 180 baht.
By the way. You can also get to the capital from Bangkok to Hua Hin, but we have never used this option: it’s too inconvenient.
Bus to Hua Hin from the airport
Comfortable bus from Bangkok airport to Hua Hin
If you intend to immediately go to Hua Hin upon arrival in Thailand, without a break, there is a very convenient, hassle-free way. By bus from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
The bus leaves from exit No. 8 (this is the first floor). Does it in a day seven flights: at 07.30, 09.30, 11.30, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30, 19.30. The schedule, however, may change, so it’s better to check the information; you can buy tickets in advance on this website.
The fare is about 300 baht. Travel time is from 3 to 4 hours. In Hua Hin, the bass arrives at the bus station in Soi 96/1 (this is near the center and Market Village).
I note that buses from the airport are much more comfortable than minibuses.
Train at Hua Hin station
How to get to Hua Hin by train
Another nice form of transport to Hua Hin is a train or electric train. By train you can come from Bangkok or, for example, from Surat Thani, and therefore from Phuket, Samui, Phangan, Krabi, if with a transfer.
Traveling by rail has both pros and cons. So, getting from Bangkok by train to Hua Hin is not very convenient, it takes too long. The stated travel time is about 5 hours. But we know from personal experience: trains in Thailand - with rare exceptions - have a habit of being late. Once we got from Phetchaburi to Hua Hin instead of one hour - more than four!
However, if you are heading to the Royal Resort from the south of Thailand, then there is no better way than a sleeper train.
Here are our impressions of a trip on a Thai train - albeit in the opposite direction:
The railway station is the calling card of Hua Hin. The building is like a toy, and the coffee from the road is very good. Nearby, on the highway, taxi drivers and bikers are on duty around the clock. They will take you anywhere in the city at any time.
Railway station in Hua Hin
And next to it is the Royal Waiting Room.
Royal Pavilion
Hua Hin also boasts its own airport. There was a time when planes flew here from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport. But now the flights have been cancelled.
Hua Hin on the map of Thailand
Hua Hin map details
Hua Hin Tourist Map
Hua Hin Map
Hua Hin is considered one of the favorite resorts of the ruler of Thailand. This island is located in Maroe Bay, 175 km from Tahiti and 200 km from Bangkok. The map of Hua Hin includes the territory of two small islands connected by a bridge, which make up this resort - Hakin Nui and Joaquin Iti.
Among the main streets of the resort that can be seen on the map of Hua Hin are the Petchkasem highway, which runs along the sea coast, and the central Damnoenkasem street. To the north of it are most of the local restaurants and shops, a list of which can be found in the Arrivo guide.
Local airline flights from Hua Hin can get you to the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Raiatea and Moorea, which only takes about half an hour, and a train or bus trip to the capital will last about 3-4 hours. 25 km from Hua Hin there is another resort - Cha Am.
A map of Hua Hin with attractions, the most significant of which is the Klai Wan Wong Palace, will help you plan your trip to this region of Thailand.
Hua Hin is a city 150 km south of Bangkok. Hua Hin is an ennobled royal resort, there are few Russian tourists here, the sea is cleaner than in Pattaya, and Hua Hin also has a large selection of accommodation. We saw Hua Hin from different sides and today we will write our reviews, talk about the positive and negative qualities of the resort.
Hua Hin: reviews and our observations
The first thing that catches your eye is that Hua Hin is a really clean city. There are no heaps of garbage lying on the streets. There are no foul odors in the air. During all this time the rat was seen only once. There are sidewalks in the central areas of the city, but not everywhere. For example, walking here with a stroller will be inconvenient, because sometimes it was difficult to walk on the roads on foot, dodging cars and avoiding bikes.
Hotels in Hua Hin
- Wansabai Place
- Hua Hin Star Hotel
- Smile Hua-Hin Resort
- Centara Grand Beach Resort
- Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
All hotels in Hua Hin
Traffic jams in Hua Hin
The second thing you immediately notice is the traffic jams. During rush hours, in the morning and evening, the central Pechkasem Road is completely jammed, and the rest of the streets are filled with cars and motorbikes. Especially on weekends and holidays. This is some kind of mix of Moscow traffic jams and Vietnamese mopeds. Feels like you're in Ho Chi Minh City, not Thailand
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Being a pedestrian in XX is not very convenient, but sometimes it is better than wasting time in traffic jams
There are more cars than motorbikes
The number of cars in the city is clearly off the charts. It's unusual to see this in Thailand. We only observed this non-standard ratio of cars and bikes in Bangkok, but Bangkok is adapted for car traffic, there are wide streets and overpasses. And the narrow streets of Hua Hin were not designed for such chaotic traffic traffic, where two cars on opposite courses could not pass each other.
- Car rental in Hua Hin >
Does Hua Hin have public transport?
There are several songthaew routes running around the city. The most popular are the green Airport-Takiab songthaews, which run along Pechkasem Road through the entire city. Travel prices are reasonable - 10 baht during the day and 15 baht after 7 pm. Read more about minibuses in the article:
Beaches of Hua Hin
The next point I would like to highlight is the beach, which we were very pleased with. We expected the worst, but again our expectations were not met. I won’t say that it is spotlessly clean, but even the most picky people will find the sand and water quite suitable. The beach is much better than in Pattaya. Read more in the article:
- About city beaches:
- About the beach outside the city:
Where can I order a transfer from the airport?
We use the service - KiwiTaxi
We ordered a taxi online and paid by card. We were met at the airport with a sign with our name on it. We were taken to the hotel in a comfortable car. You've already talked about your experience In this article
What to see in Hua Hin: attractions we visited
There are not many attractions and entertainment in the twentieth century. We visited some of them. We started from the railway station, then went to the Takiab Monkey Mountain, by the way, there is a good observation deck there. We visited the Venice complex, where we saw a museum of 3D paintings. We also went to the observation deck. Read more about each place in the relevant articles:
View of the coast from Khao Takiab
Rental of property
It is not clear why, but in Hua Hin the cost of rental housing is 2 times higher than in Bangkok or Pattaya. If in Pattaya you can live in a condo near the sea for 10-15 thousand baht, then in Hua Hin prices for housing of the same level start from 25 thousand baht. When renting for a long time, almost nowhere do they offer a discount. Renting a house is cheaper than renting an apartment. Also, most condominiums are rented only through agencies; apartments are not rented out at the reception. More information about looking for housing in Hua Hin:
There are few Russians in Hua Hin
For those who, for their own reasons, do not want to live and relax surrounded by compatriots, Hua Hin is an ideal place. There are very few Russians here. We heard Russian speech only on the third day of our stay, when we went to. And we saw only one Russian cafe, and it wasn’t working.
Mostly Russians in Hua Hin are winterers and other “long-livers” who have moved. The main audience is Europeans, wealthy Thais from Bangkok and the Chinese, where would we be without them.
Food in Hua Hin: shops, cafes, restaurants and bars for every taste
In the center of Hua Hin there are many European establishments, cozy bars and restaurants. Also in the center you can find no less mid-level cafes for locals and tourists. There are also some really trashy, dirty eateries just for locals. And, of course, there are makashnitsa, there are especially many of them in the evening, when the heat subsides. As a last resort, you can always eat at 7-Eleven. You definitely won’t remain hungry in the twentieth century.
Food in such cafes is quite inexpensive for locals 
I eat soup with shrimp for 40 baht ($1.2)
Not many trannies and “old farangs” with Thais
Contrary to our expectations, anxious grandfathers with their Thai “fairies” do not sit in Hua Hin catering establishments. Although, such couples also take place, but most likely at a later time, when the local Walking Street and other red light streets begin their work. One of these streets of “love” is located not far from, and we have already walked along it several times. This street is 10 times smaller than Pattaya, and not so depraved. There are minimal trannies, and night butterflies modestly sit in bars and wait for clients.
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Safety
If Pattaya can be called a city of the young and energetic, then life in Hua Hin will be, on the contrary, measured and unhurried. There is less drinking, partying, debauchery and swagger, and the audience is more decent. All this gives the resort the title of almost the safest city in all of Thailand.
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In the 20th century I did not feel the celebration of life that is in Pattaya or the tireless and vibrant rhythm of Bangkok
It’s like being at a recreation center, where you come for 3 days to relax in peace, and then you want to go home again. That's how it is with Hua Hin and me. And everything seems to be there for life here, with the exception of some peculiarities (and they exist in any city), but still the soul now asks for something else.
Features of Hua Hin
- Road congestion, more cars than bikes
- Increased cost of rental housing. Renting a house is cheaper than renting an apartment
- Horses on the beach
- There is little street food in non-central areas. Makashnitsa are only on the main streets, but if you go a little deeper, it is extremely difficult to find a mobile cart. For example, from our first one we walked to Market Village and did not find a single makashnitsa.
- People in Hua Hin love cats. If in other cities of Thailand there are dogs roaming the streets, then in Hua Hin there are cats in the same numbers, but there are almost no dogs.
Hua Hin Thailand resort is the safest and most expensive holiday destination in the Kingdom. The reason is increased police security. Hua Hin is located near the border of the king's residence. This coastal town with a population of 81,000 people is located 200 kilometers from Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand.
Holidays at the resort of Hua Hin in Thailand
In Hua Hin there are quite a few places for tourists to visit and spend time with interest and benefit.
List of popular attractions in Hua Hin Thailand:
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The Royal Palace is open to tourists every day from 8am to 4pm. The cost of visiting is 60 baht. There is a strict dress code on the territory of the palace: you cannot walk around the palace in shorts or short skirts, and you will also have to take off your shoes; a fabric bag is given at the entrance especially for shoes.
This text was stolen from the siteBeaches on Hua Hin in Thailand
The beaches of this resort are conventionally divided into three parts: central, northern and southern.
The central beach of Hua Hin is noisier and has a lot of entertainment for tourists, and there are fewer problems with housing, since there are a lot of hotels in the central part. The northern and southern parts are more suitable for fans of a relaxing holiday
Central city beach area
The central beach starts from the Hilton Hotel, the length of the beach is more than two kilometers, the easiest way to find the beach is along Damnernkasen Rd. People hang out on the beach around the clock, because the beach infrastructure here is developed at the highest level. There are shops, cafes and other entertainment here.
South City Beach Zone
The beach area originates from the foot of Mount Khao Takiab (there is a temple and an observation deck on the mountain). The beach is quite narrow, and there are not so many people here, unlike the central beach; in some places you can get straight from the steps of the hotels straight into the water. The beach is designed for a relaxing holiday.
North City Beach Zone
The northern beach area starts from the fishing pier and ends near the airport. This is a clean, spacious and uncrowded beach, an excellent place for a relaxing holiday. The Royal Palace of Hua Hin is located next to the beach. Every evening soldiers march in formation near the beach, and military boats keep watch at sea, thanks to which the beach is considered the safest in Hua Hin.
Popular beaches in Hua Hin Thailand:
- Khao Takiab
- Xuan Son
- Cha Am
- San Noi
Hotels on Hua Hin in Thailand
Here you can see hotel prices and book
| Hotel | Stardom | Discount | Price per night, from | Select dates |
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Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa |
★★★★★ |
11 967 10 108 | ||
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Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin |
★★★★★ |
13 110 9 128 | ||
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★★★★ |
5 861 5 126 | |||
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Anantara Hua Hin Resort |
★★★★★ |
9 251 8 536 |
- The Hotel Cha Am de La Phe – the hotel is located right on the seashore, among green lawns, palm trees, a personal pool with an umbrella and a sun lounger, the place is ideal for privacy, each room has a sea view.
- Aka Resort and Spa Hum Hin – The luxury hotel is located on the seashore, the hotel’s bathrooms and living rooms are right in the open air, the hotel has everything for a comfortable stay. For its clients, the hotel provides vehicles in the form of bicycles and parking completely free of charge.
- Yaiya Hua Hin – the hotel is located on the sea coast, and is surrounded by a tropical garden, in the center of which grows (symbol) a “large nutmeg tree”. The furniture in the rooms is made exclusively of wood. The hotel has everything for a comfortable stay (private beach, swimming pools, spas and other amenities).
- The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort – a hotel for elite tourists, royals like to relax in the hotel, the hotel is located in the middle of a tropical garden, the apartments attract with their comfort and high-quality service.
- Hilton Him Resort and Spa – the hotel is located right on the sea coast, just a couple of meters from the sea, the hotel has a private beach. The hotel has special amenities for tourists: a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness room, a spa salon, a massage salon, a room for children, darts, tennis and more...
Current prices for hotel accommodation and their locations can be found on the interactive map:
Video: Royal Residence Hua Hin Thailand