1. Pattaya to Hua Hin from Bus
Duration
The distance from Pattaya to Hua Hin is 4 hr 24 min. Depending on traffic and routes, the journey takes approximately 5.5 hours.
Boarding Points and Timings
Departures occur from Pattaya Northern Bus Station on Pattaya North Road, just 250 meters from Sukhumvit Road. They reach the RRC Bus Station in Hua Hin, conveniently located 400 meters north of Hua Hin Airport. They depart at 11 am and arrive at 4:30 pm.
Fares
Tickets are priced at THB 470 per person, depending on the type of seat you choose
Operators
Bell Travel is the only operator offering direct bus services between Pattaya and Hua Hin. This service ensures a comfortable journey with different.
2. Pattaya to Hua Hin by High-Speed Ferry
Cost and Duration
The distance from the high-speed ferry to Pattaya to Hua Hin is 116 km in only 2 hours, which is a quick way to reach Hua Hin.
The ferry fare from Pattaya to Hua Hin is 1250 to 1400 THB, and the high-speed ferry costs around 1400-1600 THB. Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices on either the end or online.
Boarding Points and Timings
The ferries depart from the bustling Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya and reach Khao Ta Kiab Pier in Hua Hin. The procedure for boarding the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry is relatively straightforward.
The ferry departs daily from Pattaya to Hua Hin from 13:00 to 15:00
Operators
The Royal Passenger Liner is the only company that operates the high-speed catamarans for the Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry service. The catamarans have two classes, economy and business, and a seating capacity of 346 passengers. You can buy the ticket online or from the operator's office.
3. Pattaya to Hua Hin by Van
Cost, Duration, Timings
The direct vans from Pattaya to Hua Hin cost THB 400 per person, depending upon the type of seats and availability.
The journey from Pattaya to Hua Hin takes approximately 5 hours. The buses depart every 2 hours, starting at 8 am and ending at 4.30 pm.
Boarding Points
Vans depart from South Pattaya Road Soi 10, providing easy access for passengers in Pattaya. They reach the RRC Bus Station in Hua Hin. They have only seating options, and you can only book them through the departure Station.
Alternative Route via Bangkok
You also have the option to reach Hua Hin via Bangkok, offering additional flexibility in their travel plans. From Pattaya, there are frequent van departures at all three Bangkok bus terminals. Alternatively, you can take a big bus to Bangkok and then take a van to Hua Hin.
Boarding Points
After reaching Bangkok, the van departures from Morchit Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal, and Ekkamai throughout the day, starting as early as six and running till 7 in the evening.
Fares and Duration
The prices usually range from 220 to 280 THB depending upon the seats and availability and generally take 4 hours approximately.
Operators
JKP Morchit Malee Van Nor Neane Transport are some operators who usually run through this route. They offer different types of seats, from standard to VIP.
4. Pattaya to Hua Hin by Train Via Bangkok
Duration
The train journey from Pattaya to Hua Hin typically takes approximately 8 to 10 hours, depending on the specific train schedule. The Pattaya to bangkok journey takes around 3 hours, and the Bangkok to Hua Hin train takes 4-5 hours.
Fares
Prices can range from 300 to 1,500 THB depending upon the class of service and type of train. This price includes the transfer from Pattaya to Bangkok and Bangkok to Hua Hin.
Boarding Points
While there is no direct train service from Pattaya to Hua Hin, one can travel via Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station. You can take a train from Pattaya to Hua Lamphong Railway Station and then transfer to another train heading to Hua Hin.
Although trains offer a scenic journey through the Thai countryside, this route may involve longer travel times and multiple transfers.
Timings
There is only one train leaving from Pattaya to bangkok, leaving at 1 pm and arriving in Bangkok at 6.20 pm. It only has Third-class seating options, and you can book tickets online.