Chumphon Travel Guide: Chumphon is a popular tourist destination, serving as a base for trips to the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Pha Ngan, and Koh Samui. Just a few kilometers from Chumphon are some beautiful beaches like Hat Paradorn, Hat Tha Wua Laen, and Hat Sairee, but the town itself doesn't offer much. Most tourists are just passing through, spending the night before continuing their journey to the islands. However, the coastline does offer some interesting spots with secluded beaches. The area around Lang Suan is particularly charming. For all the information you need about getting around Chumphon, see our "Getting Around Chumphon" section.

Accommodation in Chumphon: If you arrive in Chumphon by train, bus, or plane, you don't need to worry about finding accommodation. Travel agencies are already waiting for you and can offer boat trips to the islands of Samui, Phangan, or Tao, or discounted rooms in combination with an excursion. Alternatively, most hotels and guesthouses in Chumphon are located near Saladaeng Road, just a 10-minute walk from the train station. Room rates are quite reasonable. Find accommodation in Chumphon. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Chumphon. Suriwong Chumphon Hotel, Chumphon (7.1/10) – Book now – More details – View all accommodations in Chumphon

Practical information about Chumphon: Boats depart from Chumphon to Koh Tao, Koh Samui, and Koh Pha Ngan twice daily. There is one departure in the early morning and one in the early afternoon. Travel time and price vary depending on the operator. For Lomprayah's express catamarans, early booking is recommended to secure a spot. Tickets can be booked online HERE. Alternatively, you can look for a spot on Songsrem's boats. The departure times for both operators are nearly identical. Overnight crossings are also available.

How do you get to Chumphon? You can travel to Chumphon by train – the cheapest but also slowest way to travel – or by bus. Buses depart from Bangkok's South Bus Station (Sai ​​Tai Mai). You can book tickets online HERE. If you are coming from the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, or Koh Samui, several boat companies offer trips to Chumphon (you can book tickets HERE). [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Chumphon

What's the best way to get around Chumphon? For trips outside of Chumphon, you can take local buses or songthaews. To get to Wua Laen Beach, take a yellow songthaew (but be back before 4 pm, as the last songthaew sometimes doesn't run or goes home empty). A blue bus goes to Sairee Beach. This one runs more frequently, but try to be back in Chumphon before 5 pm.

Chumphon Longboat Races: This festival usually takes place in October. More about the Chumphon Longboat Races

Other sights in Chumphon: The island of Koh Tao is located in the province of Surat Thani and is also accessible from Chumphon. Traveling via Chumphon from Bangkok is actually more convenient and faster. Koh Tao is Thailand's most famous diving destination. However, its stunning sandy beaches, landscapes, viewpoints, and tourist attractions draw not only divers and beginners. Plan to spend several days there, as there are no day trips, and you'll want to take your time to truly appreciate Koh Tao.

How do you ask for directions to Chumphon in Thai? I want to go to Chumphon / Yak pai thi Chumphon. Where is Chumphon? / Chumphon yu thi nai?