Bangkok to Cha Am by bus, train, van, taxi from THB 139

Bangkok to Cha Am Destination Reviews

Jacob

It was ok, I could of saved an hour by going straight to the bus station

Bangkok to Cha Am, Van Regional 14pax, Mama Travel and Tour (มาม่า ทราเวล), Dec 8, 2025

Dean G

Very helpful instructions with a photo . No problems at check in , a great experience

Bangkok to Cha Am, Bus Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Nov 20, 2025

Tim B

You pay 100 Baht more as when you buy the ticket at the bus station and therefor you have to come earlier. The vehicle is way to tiny for so many people. It is totally cramped in there. The AC is really weak and you are sweating as hell. After 3 hour will your butt hurt because of the extremely uncomfortable seats.

Bangkok to Cha Am, Bus Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Oct 27, 2025

Michael D

Boarding bus was chaotic and they didn’t make it clear which ticket was for which bus

Bangkok to Cha Am, Bus Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Aug 9, 2025

David B

Whether this is truly a scam or not is up in the air for me. We basically did pay to get to the bus station when we could have done that out selves and got a ticket there. However, it got us there and when it did, it was smooth sailing. This company clearly just taxis people to the bus station but once we were here and shower out 12go order and it's confirmation, that was it. Pretty poor communication by those at Khao San Tara Travel as we got there, told it was delayed then told to get on her sisters mini van to take us to bus station but that's my only real complaint. The actual bus journey you'll be getting to Cha Am, in our case, did have place for large backpacker style bags, it had enough room for 2, air conditioning was there but not the best. It was a smooth trip and they even took us closer to the beach where our hostel was even though it wasn't on their path so even better!

Bangkok to Cha Am, Bus Minibus, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jul 18, 2025

Thomas H

Bus driver didn’t stop to Cha Am, only Hua Hin. Several passengers had to book (and pay) a taxi. Price is cheaper if you book directly at the station rather than online.

Bangkok to Cha Am, Bus Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Jun 5, 2025

Katharina

we did ask for an upgrade to 2nd class at the train station, and it was no problem at all, although the 3rd class didn't look too busy when we went by, didn't want to risk it though as we were tired. We were in the Sleeper Car, so it was comfortable and the staff was super helpful.

Bangkok to Cha Am, Train #169 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), May 4, 2025

Stephen (

on time and relaxing

Bangkok to Cha Am, Train #169 2nd Class Sleeper Fan, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Feb 5, 2025

Tove Z

Delayed departure, but arrived OK. Driver tried to get extra payment although I had already paid overprice through 12GoAsia.

Bangkok to Cha Am, Van Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Sep 2, 2023

Albab T

Language barrier made it a bit difficult to find the bus, and we had to get a ticket at the station, so we could not just board. Of course, they didn't charge us but insisted we get a ticket to board.

Bangkok to Cha Am, Van Minibus, Nor Neane Transport (ณ.เณรการเดินรถ), Jan 28, 2023

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Bangkok to Cha Am Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	05:00	08:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	07:00	10:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	09:00	12:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Bang Saphan	Intercity	09:30	12:00	€4.38	5.0
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	10:00	13:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	11:00	14:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Tara Tour and Travel	Minibus	11:30	15:30	€10.81	4.0
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	12:00	15:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	13:00	16:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	14:00	17:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Bang Saphan	Intercity	14:30	17:00	€4.38	5.0
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	15:00	18:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	GO Family	Minibus	16:00	19:00	€8.11	4.0
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	17:00	20:20	€5.41	3.6
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	17:30	20:58	€2.41	4.7
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	18:00	21:20	€5.41	3.6
Bus	Nor Neane Transport	Minibus	19:00	22:20	€5.41	3.6
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	20:30	00:18	€2.54	4.7
Bus	Bang Saphan	Intercity	23:59	02:29	€4.38	5.0

Transportation from Bangkok to Cha Am

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Cha Am

Cheapest Transport	€4
Fastest Transport	2h 10m
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:30 PM
Departures per day	65
Distance	109 kilometers
Transport Companies	BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, GO Family, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Kingdom Venture, Mama Travel and Tour, MCC VAN, Nor Neane Transport, Tara Tour and Travel, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, Torch, TravelBusAsia

Popular Routes

How to get from Bangkok to Cha Am

When you want to get from Bangkok to Cha Am, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 338.79. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 3.76.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Cha Am?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Cha Am varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as EUR 3.76 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 338.79.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangkok to Cha Am:

Train tickets - EUR 3.76 to EUR 15.24;
Bus tickets - EUR 6.76 to EUR 13.51;
Van price : EUR 11.89;
Bus+Van price: EUR 13.68 - EUR 14.00. From Bangkok to Cha Am starting from 09:30 Khao San Tara Travel until 11:30 Khao San Tara Travel

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 55.95 to EUR 338.79.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Cha Am?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 05:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 24 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 8 trains per day.
Vans from Bangkok to Cha Am depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Cha Am any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Cha Am is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Cha Am. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 55.95.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bangkok to Cha Am. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Bangkok to Cha Am.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Bangkok to Cha Am

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangkok to Cha Am? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

89% decided to go for a bus.
6% users enjoyed a train ride.
4% opted for a van.
1% Other

Bangkok to Cha Am