Chumphon is the connection point between the Thai Railway Network and ferry services to Koh Tao. By train the journey from Hua Hin to Chumphon takes from around 3 to 4 hours depending on delays and which train you take.
Train Times from Hua Hin to Chumphon
There are 10 trains a day from Hua Hin to Chumphon.
| Train | Hua Hin | Chumphon | Service |
| 173 | 00:10 | 04:02 | Rapid |
| 167 | 00:23 | 04:20 | Rapid |
| 39 | 02:09 | 05:22 | Special Express |
| 43 | 10:36 | 13:50 | Special Express |
| 171 | 18:49 | 22:17 | Rapid |
| 37/45 | 19:50 | 23:16 | Special Express |
| 31 | 20:25 | 23:55 | Special Express |
| 169 | 21:25 | 01:25 | Rapid |
| 83 | 22:34 | 02:18 | Express |
| 85 | 23:47 | 03:43 | Express |
- The fastest train service from Hua Hin to Chumphon is Train #39 departing from Hua Hin at 02:09 and scheduled to arrive in Chumphon 3 hours 13 minutes later.
- The slowest service is Train #169 departing at 21:25 which is scheduled to complete the journey between Hua Hin and Chumphon in 4 hours 00 minutes.
Buy Tickets from Hua Hin to Chumphon
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- Tickets for Ordinary Train services are only available for purchase on the day of travel from the train station where your journey commences.
Ticket Prices from Hua Hin to Chumphon
Train tickets from Hua Hin to Chumphon purchased online cost 50 to 100 THB more than the same train tickets purchased at a train station.
| Seat Type | Online Price | Station Price |
| 1st Class A/C Sleeper | 1,326 THB | 1,226 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Sleeper | 913 THB | 813 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Seat | 412 THB | 343 THB |
| 2nd Class Fan Seat | 316 THB | 263 THB |
| 3rd Class Fan Seat | 249 THB | 199 THB |
Location of Hua Hin Railway Station
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Location of Chumphon Railway Station
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About Travel to Koh Tao
By far the easiest and most comfortable way to travel from Chumphon to Koh Tao is by taking a Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran service from Thung Makham Noi Ferry Pier, which is located 27.5 km by road from Chumphon Railway Station.
Bus and Ferry Service to Koh Tao
Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran services depart every day, weather permitting, and the sailing time to reach Koh Tao is 1 hour 45 minutes. You could travel by taxi from Chumphon Railway Station to Thung Makham Noi Ferry Pier, however, a cheaper option is to book a joint bus and ferry service from Chumphon town centre all the way through to Koh Tao.
Chumphon is the departure point for ferry services to Koh TaoNight Boat Service to Koh Tao
If you miss the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry Service and you don’t want to spend a night in Chumphon, or you simply want to save money, you could also take the Night Boat over to Koh Tao. The Night Boat departs at 22:00 and arrives in Koh Tao early the next morning at around 04:00. The Night Boat is a converted fishing boat with bunk beds for passengers to sleep in, or more accurately attempt to sleep in as the cabin is often uncomfortably hot and noisy.
The Night Boat departs from a pier on the Tha Thahap river, approximately 10 km away from Chumphon Railway Station. There are several tour companies which operate joint bus and ferry tickets for this service departing in the evening from in front of Chumphon Railway Station. Tickets need to be booked in advance.