Hua Hin

[BarraMarra]

Hi all i'm flying into Bangers next Month and going to check out Hua Hin for a few days. Can any members tell me the best way to get there either bus or Taxi and how much thanks.

[Gottfrid]

Both bus and taxi are fine. Have VIP buses for a couple of hundreds. Taxi might set you back 2 500 - 3 000 baht

[stigooo]

If I book the taxi in advance, it's 2,200 Baht each way from Bangkok airport to Hua Hin.
If I take a taxi directly at the airport without booking in advance, it varies between 1,800 and 2,500 Baht.

I can tell you more about it on Monday. I'm arriving in Bangkok on Monday morning and will then take a taxi to Hua Hin.

[DaLa]

Train, infrequent and 3rd class is a bit hard on the backside. I don't know the exact fare but 100 baht should cover it.  But most important (for me) is it's multiple times safer than some of the F1 bus drivers.

 

Oh, and stop off in Cha Am, better beach and caters for long term residents rather than tourists.

 

[Hummin]

I wouldnt botther with anything else than booking a taxi in advanced picking you up at Airport. 

 

Going by train saves you 1000 maybe, but you use 2 more hours than necessery or more, and still have to take taxi or tuk tuk to get to the hotel when first there. Same if you take the bus, 

[BarraMarra]

Thanks all good info looks like a Tacka then. Im not sure if i can book a taxi in Advance due to me flying into bangers in the morning Can't exactly book it in the UK.

[jvs]

I always take the vip bus from bangkok airport to Hua -hin/cha-am.

Under 500 baht and your seat will be comparable to business class on an air plane.

Usually you can book where you leave the airport,just beside the door.

It is a great deal and the drivers are very professional,no speeding and no crazy actions.

https://airporthuahinbus.com/

[eastlight]

23 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

Hi all i'm flying into Bangers next Month and going to check out Hua Hin for a few days. Can any members tell me the best way to get there either bus or Taxi and how much thanks.

Bangers - where's that?

[terryq]

5 minutes ago, eastlight said:

Bangers - where's that?

North and right a bit from Hinners!

 

 

[norsurin]

Allways take a taxi Can stop and smoke..eat..a cold beer.

Paid 1200 baht last time.Im using the same driver everytime.He came to pick me up in Korat..paid only 2000 baht.

[harryviking]

On 10/11/2024 at 7:46 AM, Gottfrid said:

Both bus and taxi are fine. Have VIP buses for a couple of hundreds. Taxi might set you back 2 500 - 3 000 baht

Take a taxi! In that way you can stop and eat or have a coffee when you want and have a relaxing tour! It is also faster even with a couple of Coffee brakes!

[CHdiver]

If you take a Taxi, I recommend this company: Cheap Taxi to Hua Hin

 

Trustworthy, I used them 5 times now without problems.

[blazes]

On 10/10/2024 at 10:17 PM, BarraMarra said:

Hi all i'm flying into Bangers next Month and going to check out Hua Hin for a few days. Can any members tell me the best way to get there either bus or Taxi and how much thanks.

 

Bangers?  Is your name Biggles by any chance?

[Gottfrid]

34 minutes ago, harryviking said:

Take a taxi! In that way you can stop and eat or have a coffee when you want and have a relaxing tour! It is also faster even with a couple of Coffee brakes!

Exactly my thoughts. After I heard that it can be as low as 2k baht, so let´s say 2-3k baht for the freedom. That´s well spent.

[jojothai]

21 hours ago, jvs said:

I always take the vip bus from bangkok airport to Hua -hin/cha-am.

Under 500 baht and your seat will be comparable to business class on an air plane.

Usually you can book where you leave the airport,just beside the door.

It is a great deal and the drivers are very professional,no speeding and no crazy actions.

https://airporthuahinbus.com/

I use the vip bus regularly for hua hin to suvarnabhumi and viceversa 325 baht.

Its very comfortable. An easy journey.

Why pay so much more for a taxi.

The VIP bus also provides a good service to get into hua hin from the bus station which is out of town next to the airport.

You can book the bus online provided it is at least a day before. Extra 50 baht.

Buses can be full sometimes and if you have not booked you may have a couple of hours to wait. From experience the 12.30 bus to hua hin is often full

 

If you are flying in and book in advance. Allow maybe a couple of hours for any potential flight delay. In the airport, you can get something to eat and drink to relax before getting on the bus.

When you get through arrivals if the booking is 2 hours away and you want to get away as quickly as possible, you can go to desk and see if there are seats on an earlier bus. If so, the booking can be changed if you want, for an extra charge.

I think its 50 baht.

[Liverpool Lou]

38 minutes ago, harryviking said:

Take a taxi! In that way you can stop and eat or have a coffee when you want and have a relaxing tour! It is also faster even with a couple of Coffee brakes!

How can brakes make anything faster?

[BarraMarra]

Again thanks lads n lasses  lately busses have a reputation of bursting into flames. if I book a Taxi would the fare be the same as my good lady will be meeting me in Swampy. A few regulars like myself come to understand Bangers is BKK, Patters is Pattaya and Pookers is Phuket. Swampy is Suvarnabhumi,  A Tacka is a Taxi.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 10/11/2024 at 12:17 PM, BarraMarra said:

Hi all i'm flying into Bangers next Month and going to check out Hua Hin for a few days. Can any members tell me the best way to get there either bus or Taxi and how much thanks.

 

If you wanna shell out a couple thousand baht for a private taxi, that's your choice.

 

But every time I go to Hua Hin, I choose the Airport VIP bus from Suvarnabhumi, which has its own ticket counter near Gate 8 on the ground level, the same level where the meter taxis are located. Departure times from early morning to late at night, usually every hour or two.

 

The fare for the VIP air con bus to Hua Hin is about 325b one-way, and includes either a free van trip from their bus station near the Hua Hin airport to the Clock Tower location in downtown Hua Hin, or the option of a shared van ride for an extra 100b to the hotel location of your choice in Hua Hin.

 

Typical trip time is about 4 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions. No stops along the way, except for sometimes a quick stop in Cha Am if any passengers want to get off there.

 

The bus seats are very comfortable with good legroom even for tall folks, the bus has good air con, and you're allowed one check-in suitcase that goes into the bus' luggage hold along with one carry-on small bag per ticket. (I think you can also pay extra if you have more suitcases). You can also pre-purchase the Airport VIP bus tickets online and pre-select your specific seat(s) at:

 

https://airporthuahinbus.com/

 

Ahh...and PS... unlike a lot of van drivers and some taxi drivers, the VIP airport bus drivers I've had on many trips have consistently been safe and sane in their driving style, which can be a rarity here in Thailand.

 

 

[TheAppletons]

https://huahincab.com/

 

2,000 thb (includes tolls)

 

Edit to add:  for a Toyota Camry vehicle.

[blazes]

16 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Again thanks lads n lasses  lately busses have a reputation of bursting into flames. if I book a Taxi would the fare be the same as my good lady will be meeting me in Swampy. A few regulars like myself come to understand Bangers is BKK, Patters is Pattaya and Pookers is Phuket. Swampy is Suvarnabhumi,  A Tacka is a Taxi.

 

And a few regulars like myself get ready to puke when we read these effusions of the minor private school mind.....

[Spock]

I'd have said train if you could book a 2nd class AC seat in advance, but the VIP bus from the airport is a good alternative. Don't understand why anyone would choose to spend 2000 baht on a taxi, but I guess if money is no concern then what the hell.

[BarraMarra]

12 minutes ago, blazes said:

 

And a few regulars like myself get ready to puke when we read these effusions of the minor private school mind.....

What does effusions mean ??

 

[bkk6060]

Why would anyone take a bus for that distance I assume they cannot afford a Taxi.

Crowded, some stranger sitting next to you.

Smelly stinky people everywhere.

Phone problem always people on calls loud mouth, ding ding ding messages, That high voice ¨Line¨.

People talkng loudly to each other could careless.

No control when you want to stop.

 

It is all a terrible experience in my opinion get a Taxi for peace and freedom.

[Lancelot01]

On 10/11/2024 at 12:17 PM, BarraMarra said:

Hi all i'm flying into Bangers next Month and going to check out Hua Hin for a few days. Can any members tell me the best way to get there either bus or Taxi and how much thanks.

At BKK if you go to the ground floor at Gate 8 you can get the VIP Bus every hour or so. You can also reserve online. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

6 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Why would anyone take a bus for that distance I assume they cannot afford a Taxi.

Crowded, some stranger sitting next to you.

Smelly stinky people everywhere.

Phone problem always people on calls loud mouth, ding ding ding messages, That high voice ¨Line¨.

People talkng loudly to each other could careless.

No control when you want to stop.

 

It is all a terrible experience in my opinion get a Taxi for peace and freedom.

 

The airport bus to Hua Hin is a VIP bus, not a typical Thai public transport bus. Thus in many trips, I've never had any of the kinds of issues you claim above. The airport VIP bus trips to Hua Hin are typically quiet and uneventful.

 

And the bus seating, befitting a VIP standard, is only 3 across, meaning two seats on one side of the aisle, and one seat on the other side... Meaning a person can sit entirely alone with no one on either side of them, if they opt for the single seat side.

 

I could easily afford the fare for a private taxi... But the reason I can is I generally don't waste my money on needless expenses like a private taxi to Hua Hin. The VIP bus is safe, comfortable, predictable and easy to book and arrange, also with no extra tipping required.

 

And the best part is, you're getting a regular professional driver who's on a set schedule and travels the same route constantly,  as opposed to a taxi driver you don't know who may be rushing to minimize the time spent on his/her travel.

 

 

 

[jvs]

51 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Again thanks lads n lasses  lately busses have a reputation of bursting into flames. if I book a Taxi would the fare be the same as my good lady will be meeting me in Swampy. A few regulars like myself come to understand Bangers is BKK, Patters is Pattaya and Pookers is Phuket. Swampy is Suvarnabhumi,  A Tacka is a Taxi.

Like i said before,these busses are very good and can not be compared to the busses that are 50 years old.

It is your money so spend it as you please.Now you are saying there are two people to travel to Hua-hin so double the cost and i even think if your gf has no ticket she can not use the bus if it is busy.

In your case a taxi would be better and let your gf book it,good luck with a safe taxi and driver.

I have not been here so long yet but i was thinking bangers was something some people eat.

[jvs]

17 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Why would anyone take a bus for that distance I assume they cannot afford a Taxi.

Crowded, some stranger sitting next to you.

Smelly stinky people everywhere.

Phone problem always people on calls loud mouth, ding ding ding messages, That high voice ¨Line¨.

People talkng loudly to each other could careless.

No control when you want to stop.

 

It is all a terrible experience in my opinion get a Taxi for peace and freedom.

So you travel by private airplane or at least first class?

[Letseng]

On 10/11/2024 at 12:46 PM, Gottfrid said:

Both bus and taxi are fine. Have VIP buses for a couple of hundreds. Taxi might set you back 2 500 - 3 000 baht

We paid 3000 for a limo transfer. Taxi shld be a lot less.

[Gottfrid]

41 minutes ago, Letseng said:

We paid 3000 for a limo transfer. Taxi shld be a lot less.

Yes, sometimes it is, sometimes not. Depending on the driver. Many just refuse to go lower or use the meter

[bkk6060]

 

23 hours ago, jvs said:

So you travel by private airplane or at least first class?

Yes of couse don't you?

 

Bus-probably same people who think economy is better then business class.

People that have sufficient funds and want a better travel experience choose a Taxi.  Another thing about the bus is the smell of feces occasionally coming up when someone uses the toilet.

Terrible.