Pattaya and Hua Hin are located opposite each other on the Gulf of Thailand, about 107 km apart. Since there is no longer a ferry connection, the journey involves a 323 km drive along the northern coast of the Gulf, through the outskirts of Bangkok. I would recommend taking the direct bus from Roong Reuang Coach, which departs daily at 3:30 pm from Pattaya's North Terminal and arrives in Hua Hin about five hours later for 526 baht.
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Those who prefer to travel during daylight hours can take the bus from Roong Reuang to Suvarnabhumi Airport at 8:00 or 10:00 AM and then a long-distance bus to Hua Hin. The journey costs 496 baht and will get you there in the early afternoon. By private car, the trip takes four to five hours and costs from around 3,300 baht. EZY Airlines has been offering flights four times a week from U-Tapao to Hua Hin since October, using a 10-seater aircraft.
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Key facts
There is no ferry
The Royal Passenger Liner catamaran operated between Bali Hai Pier and Khao Takiab from January 2017 to 2020 and has not been reinstated since. The timetables still available online are copies of the old timetable.
Daily direct bus service, 3:30 pm from Pattaya North
Roong Reuang Coach's 24-seater VIP bus costs 526 baht on their own website and around 686 baht via 12Go. The journey to the bus station next to Hua Hin Airport takes about five hours.
Depart earlier by changing planes at Suvarnabhumi
The bus from Roong Reuang in Pattaya at 8:00 AM reaches Suvarnabhumi Airport in about two hours, in time for the connecting bus to Hua Hin at 10:30 AM. This costs 135 baht plus 361 baht, and you will arrive in Hua Hin around 2:30 PM.
EZY Airlines flies from U-Tapao to Hua Hin
From Friday to Monday, the flight takes approximately 40 minutes in a Cessna Grand Caravan with about 10 seats. According to the EZY booking calendar, a one-way flight costs 2,461 Baht on most days. U-Tapao is located about 30 km south of Pattaya.
It takes 4 to 5 hours by private car.
12Go lists around 20 companies for the ride, limousines from about 3,300 Baht and nine-seater vans from about 4,500 Baht, booking from hotel to hotel.
The bus stops 7 km north of the city.
Roong Reuang's Hua Hin train station is located on Phetkasem Road next to the airport, about 7 km from the Clock Tower. Therefore, plan on taking a short Grab ride at the end of your journey.
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Roong Reuang's prices and departure times are from their website; the 12Go price is for November and includes a booking fee. EZY Airlines' flight days and prices are from their November 2026 booking calendar; the schedule varies by season. Car rental prices are as quoted by 12Go for the same November dates. The Ekkamai minibus price is from our Bangkok–Hua Hin route guidebook. Road distances are based on the OSRM route via OpenStreetMap; travel time in Bangkok is an hour or more longer on Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends.
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Is there a ferry from Pattaya to Hua Hin?
Not since 2020, regardless of what the old timetables say.
No. The ferry everyone remembers was the 346-seat catamaran operated by Royal Passenger Liner, which began service in January 2017, running from Bali Hai Pier at the end of Walking Street to Khao Takiab Pier in southern Hua Hin in about two hours. The fare was 1,250 baht in standard class and 1,550 baht in business class. Service was suspended several times during the off-season, then finally in 2020 and never resumed. Direct Ferries now states that the route is no longer operating, ferry timetable websites also indicate the discontinuation, and a 12Go search for a November departure yields no results.
The confusion stems from the fact that some websites still display the old timetable, with departures at 1:00 PM or 10:00 AM from Bali Hai, and that the previous Thailiving catamaran service, which ran three times a week from Ocean Marina to Pak Nam Pran and was introduced in 2010, has since been discontinued. If a new vessel were to operate this route, I would recommend booking exclusively through the operator's official booking channel and checking for recent passenger reviews before planning your trip. Currently, flying is the fastest option, and I would book the bus.
Roong Reuangs direct bus from Pattaya North
Once daily at 3:30 p.m., for about five hours, 526
Roong Reuang Coach, the company that operates most of the buses between Bangkok and Pattaya, is the only operator offering a direct connection to Hua Hin. The bus departs at 3:30 PM from Pattaya North Bus Station on Pattaya Nuea Road, stops in Cha-am in front of the Bangkok Bank on Phetkasem Road, and arrives at its own bus station on Phetkasem Road next to Hua Hin Airport. According to Roong Reuang, the journey takes approximately five hours, while 12Go states 5 hours and 20 minutes. Arrival is therefore expected between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM. The fare is 526 baht per seat on the Roong Reuang website and approximately 686 baht including fees on the 12Go website. It is a VIP coach with 24 seats (three seats per row) and a toilet.
Older websites state that this bus departs at 11:00 AM under the name Bell Travel (Roong Reuang's door-to-door service) and costs between 410 and 470 baht. However, the current timetable only lists the 3:30 PM departure. As recommended, arrive at the terminal 15 minutes before departure and allow extra time for travel through Pattaya's afternoon traffic, as one 12Go user missed the bus. Two other users found the restroom either locked or out of order. Therefore, use the restroom at the terminal before boarding.
The earlier route, with a change at Suvarnabhumi
Early afternoon in Hua Hin and 30 baht cheaper
Roong Reuang also offers bus services from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport and from there to Hua Hin. The two cities are connected. The airport bus departs from Pattaya's North Terminal at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, and 21:00 and costs 135 baht. The journey takes approximately two hours. The bus to Hua Hin departs from Terminal 1 near Gate 8 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 16:00, 17:00, and 18:30. The journey costs 361 baht and takes approximately four hours. The bus stops at the same bus station next to Hua Hin Airport.
Take the 8:00 AM bus from Pattaya for the 10:30 AM departure and you'll arrive in Hua Hin around 2:30 PM. Alternatively, you can take the 10:00 AM bus for the 1:30 PM departure and arrive around 5:30 PM. The total fare is 496 Baht, which is cheaper than the direct bus. The schedule allows for about half an hour's layover time. Therefore, on a Friday or a long weekend, I would recommend booking your seat in Hua Hin the day before via the Roong Reuang website and taking the earlier bus from Pattaya if the layover is tight.
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Flight from U-Tapao with EZY Airlines
Forty minutes in a 10-seater plane, Friday to Monday
EZY Airlines, a small Thai regional airline, launched its first scheduled flight between Hua Hin and U-Tapao, Pattaya's airport, on October 23, 2026. Flights operate on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays using a 10-seat Cessna Grand Caravan and take approximately 40 minutes. Hua Hin Today reported that for November and December, the flight departs U-Tapao at 12:10 PM and arrives in Hua Hin at 12:50 PM. Introductory fares started at 2,900 baht, and EZY's booking calendar now lists one-way flights starting at 2,461 baht for most dates. Tickets are available on the website and at the airport counters.
U-Tapao is located approximately 30 km south of Pattaya and can be reached in about 40 minutes by Grab or taxi. Hua Hin Airport is located on Phetkasem Road, about 7 km north of the city center. Allow approximately three hours for travel and check-in from a hotel in Pattaya to one in Hua Hin. This is the fastest connection, but as the flight path of a small plane can change, check your desired date on the EZY booking page and inquire about baggage allowances before booking.
A private car
According to OSRM, the distance from Pattaya city center to Hua Hin is 323 km, which equates to a travel time of approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes without breaks, as the road runs north of the Gulf along the outskirts of Bangkok. In practice, drivers on 12Go quote four to five hours. For a November date, the platform listed around 20 companies, with sedans starting at about 3,300 baht (most offers under 4,500 baht), nine-seater vans from about 4,500 baht, and some premium vehicles at significantly higher prices. The price is per vehicle and includes tolls, so for three or four people with luggage, it is not significantly different per person from the bus fare.
I would advise against setting off on a Friday afternoon or the first day of a long weekend, as Bangkok's ring roads are then overcrowded and the journey can take up to six hours.
The long way through Bangkok
Take the bus to Ekkamai, then the minibus or train.
If the direct bus is full and you can't use the airport transfer, travel via Bangkok. Roong Reuang buses depart hourly from Pattaya North to Ekkamai from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The fare is 144 baht and the journey takes approximately two hours. Nor Neane minibuses to Hua Hin depart from the same terminal in Ekkamai approximately hourly until 7:00 PM. The fare is 200 baht and the journey takes three and a half to four hours. The bus stop is located on Phetkasem Road in the center of Hua Hin. This is the cheapest option (approximately 344 baht), but you should allow six to seven hours for travel time, including waiting.
There is no direct train connection from Pattaya to Hua Hin, and the rail route via Bangkok is only of interest to railway enthusiasts. The regular train No. 284 departs Pattaya daily at 2:21 PM and arrives in Hua Lamphong at 6:15 PM for 31 baht. From there, take the MRT to Krung Thep Aphiwat, where express train No. 85 departs at 7:50 PM and arrives in Hua Hin at 11:42 PM. Our Bangkok–Hua Hin travel guide includes all train connections and prices.
Arrival in Hua Hin
Both Roong Reuang buses terminate at the stop on Phetkasem Road next to Hua Hin Airport, about 7 km north of the clock tower. For the final leg to your hotel, it's best to take a Grab or a taxi. Since your flight lands at the neighboring airport, the same applies to you. Ekkamai minibuses stop along Phetkasem Road in the city, and private cars will drop you off directly at your hotel. This is especially important if you're staying in Khao Takiab or Suan Son in the far south. Our Hua Hin travel guide will help you find the most suitable neighborhood.
More about Hua Hin and the roads around the Gulf
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Pattaya–Hua Hin route.
No. The Royal Passenger Liner catamaran operated between Bali Hai Pier and Khao Takiab from January 2017 to 2020 and has not been reinstated since. Websites still displaying a ferry schedule are using the old one. Take a bus, a taxi, or fly from U-Tapao.
The direct bus from Roong Reuang departs from Pattaya North at 3:30 PM and takes approximately five hours. The fare is 526 baht. To arrive in daylight, take the 8:00 AM bus to Suvarnabhumi and from there the 10:30 AM coach to Hua Hin. Arrival is around 2:30 PM. The fare is 496 baht.
Yes, once a day. The Roong Reuang Coach departs from Pattaya North Terminal at 3:30 PM, stops in Cha-am, and arrives at its station next to Hua Hin Airport about five hours later. The fare is 526 baht on the company's website and about 686 baht on 12Go.
Approximately five hours by direct bus, four to five hours by private car, six to seven hours via Bangkok, and approximately three hours door-to-door with the 40-minute EZY flight from U-Tapao.
Yes, since October 2026. EZY Airlines flies from U-Tapao to Hua Hin on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays with a 10-seater Cessna Grand Caravan. The flight time is approximately 40 minutes, and the price is around 2,500 baht each way. U-Tapao is located about 30 km south of Pattaya.
A rental car booked through 12Go costs approximately 3,300 to 4,500 baht, while a nine-seater minibus starts at around 4,500 baht. The journey covers 323 km and takes four to five hours.
The distance around the northern part of the Gulf is approximately 323 km by road, which is about 3 hours and 50 minutes of driving time without breaks, and as the crow flies across the water it is about 107 km.
Not exactly. You would have to take train number 284 at 2:21 PM from Pattaya to Hua Lamphong, then the MRT to Krung Thep Aphiwat, and finally the express train number 85 at 7:50 PM to reach Hua Hin at 11:42 PM. Taking the bus is much easier.
The direct bus from Roong Reuang departs from the Hua Hin bus station at 9:00 AM and arrives in Pattaya North approximately five hours later for 526 Baht. Our Hua Hin to Pattaya travel guide includes airport transfers, flights, and rental cars.
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