Chumphon to Samut Prakan by train, bus, van, taxi from THB 242

How to get from Chumphon to Samut Prakan

When you want to get from Chumphon to Samut Prakan, 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 USD 474.51. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 7.68.

How much does it cost to get from Chumphon to Samut Prakan?

The cost of the trip from Chumphon to Samut Prakan 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 USD 7.68 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 USD 474.51.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chumphon to Samut Prakan:

Train tickets - USD 7.68 to USD 42.21;
Bus tickets - USD 14.92 to USD 34.82;
Van price : USD 28.57;
Bus+Van price: USD 32.37. From Chumphon to Samut Prakan starting from 08:00 Thung Wua Laen Beach until 08:00 Thung Wua Laen Beach

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 175.20 to USD 474.51.

How many trips per day are there between Chumphon and Samut Prakan?

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

Buses start plying the route from 08:25 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:40. There are 25 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 25 trains per day.
1 by Bus+Van from Chumphon to Samut Prakan starting from 08:00 Thung Wua Laen Beach until 08:00 Thung Wua Laen Beach
Vans from Chumphon to Samut Prakan depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chumphon to Samut Prakan any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chumphon to Samut Prakan 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 Chumphon to Samut Prakan. 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 USD 175.20.

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 Chumphon to Samut Prakan. 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 Chumphon to Samut Prakan.

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 Chumphon to Samut Prakan

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chumphon to Samut Prakan? 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:

92% users enjoyed a train ride.
6% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Chumphon to Samut Prakan

Facts about the transport from Chumphon to Samut Prakan

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	5h 40m
Earliest Departure	1:27 AM
Latest Departure	11:56 PM
Departures per day	116
Distance	284 kilometers
Transport Companies	Axara Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Fame Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, MCC VAN, N and T Travel, Suwannatee, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Thailand Limo by Datum, TransBaanTon, Transport Co

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Chumphon to Samut Prakan