Bangkok to Chumphon

Travelling between Bangkok and Chumphon is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 312.27 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere EUR 6.60.

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 11 hours to travel between Bangkok and Chumphon depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Chumphon. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 52m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 5m to reach Chumphon.

Travelling between Bangkok and Chumphon can be as cheap as EUR 6.60 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as EUR 312.27 if you buy a BangkokTaxi24 (Magic Balloon Co LTD) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 79 from Bangkok to Chumphon starting from 07:30 Thon Buri until 23:30 Hua Lamphong
• 8 from Bangkok to Chumphon starting from 06:30 Don Mueang Airport until 17:35 Don Mueang Airport
• 6 from Bangkok to Chumphon starting from 09:00 Southern Terminal until 21:00 Southern Terminal

9 from Bangkok to Chumphon starting from 00:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Chumphon.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Chumphon, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as EUR 43.10.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Chumphon

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Chumphon overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Chumphon

Suwannatee (สุวรรณนทีขนส่ง)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Chumphon

BangkokTaxi24 (Magic Balloon Co LTD), Glassflower, Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 58% took a train
• 41% opted for a bus
• 1% bought a taxi ride