Phetchaburi to Chumphon

By train the journey from Phetchaburi to Chumphon is scheduled to take from 4 to 5 hours depending upon which train you take.

Train Times from Phetchaburi to Chumphon

There are currently 10 trains a day from Phetchaburi to Chumphon.

• The fastest train service from Phetchaburi to Chumphon is Train #39/41 departing from Phetchaburi at 01:19 and scheduled to arrive in Chumphon 4 hours 04 minutes later.
• The slowest service is Train #85 departing at 22:46 scheduled to complete the journey between Phetchaburi and Chumphon in 4 hours 57 minutes.

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Sleeper berths are available on 7 out of the 9 trains from Phetchaburi to Chumphon.

The trains which sleeper are not available on are Train #39/41 departing at 01:19 and Train #43 departing at 09:46. These two train services are three carriage sprinter trains with seating in air-conditioned carriages.

Location of Phetchaburi Railway Station

Location of Chumphon Railway Station

Read more about Chumphon Railway Station.

About Train Travel to Chumphon

Chumphon is medium sized town with a population of around 40,000 permanent residents.

Local Culture

What the city lacks in tourist attractions it makes up for local culture. The streets fill up every day with small traders bringing in produce from surrounding area, which is largely dedicated to agricultural and fishing. Chumphon town itself has a museum and an interesting railway station, but not much else for foreign tourists, although the night market on the Krumluang Chumphon Road is one of the best places in Thailand to eat the traditional cuisine of Southern Thailand.

Southern Thai Cuisine

Southern Thai cuisine pulls no punches in terms of spice and sour tones, and you won’t really find the real thing in other parts of Thailand such as Bangkok as this unusual regional cuisine hasn’t really caught on in the rest of the country in the same way as North Eastern classic dishes such as som tam and sticky rice with grilled chicken. If this doesn’t appeal then try the excellent Papa Seafood near the train station or the Fame Tour restaurant.

Ferry Services to Koh Tao

Chumphon Town is an offbeat destination and the main reason most foreign visitors come here is on route to and from the popular island of Koh Tao, which is known internationally for its very inexpensive diving courses. There are three ferry services all departing from out of town piers: the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry, Songserm ferry and the Night Boat. For more information about travel from Chumphon to Koh Tao click on the link in red.

Pathio Coast

Travellers looking for a more ‘off the beaten track’ experience should give the local national parks a go, and visit some of the excellent beaches on the Pathio Coast. These destinations are popular with Thai tourists, but less so with foreign visitors and there are few public transport options available.

Places to Visit in a Rental Car

If you do decide to rent a vehicle, and you are adventurous in spirit, then we recommend visiting the following destinations:

• The Mo Ku Chumphon National Park
• Koh Thalu
• Sairee Beach
• Thung Wua Laen (Running Bull Beach)
• Coral Beach
• Ban Thong Tom Yai

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