Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin Train
Taking the Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin train is possible with a change at either Nong Pla Duk Junction or Nakhon Pathom.
Travel by rail is much more interesting and cheaper than taking the tourist minivans that operate on this route.
You can also take some time to visit the largest Chedi in the world at Nakhon Pathom.
Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin by Train via Nakhon Pathom
Travelling via Nakhon Pathom is a slightly longer route, but there are more trains from here to Hua Hin than there are from Nong Pla Duk.
You also have the chance to go and visit the Phra Pathom Chedi (located in the centre of town) or even stay the night, as there are many hotels and guest houses in this ancient Thai town.
Train Schedules
If you want to travel in the other direction from Hua Hin to Kanchanaburi:
You can see the timetables here >
Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Pathom Train Timetable
| Train | Dep | Arr | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 07:19 | 09:19 | Ordinary |
| 258 | 14:48 | 16:30 | Ordinary |
Please check locally for train departure times as Ordinary train times are subject to fairly frequent changes.
Train Schedule from Nakhon Pathom to Hua Hin
| Train | Dep | Arr | Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 / 41 | 00:09 | 02:20 | Sp. Ex. DRC | Info > |
| 255 | 08:41 | 11:44 | Ord | Info > |
| 43 | 09:22 | 11:26 | Sp. Ex. DRC | Info > |
| 261 | 10:48 | 13:35 | Ord | Info > |
| 251 | 14:09 | 17:49 | Ord | Info > |
| 171 | 14:37 | 17:14 | Rap | Info > |
| 31 | 16:11 | 18:42 | Sp. Ex. | Info > |
| 37 / 45 | 16:38 | 19:10 | Sp. Ex | Info > |
| 169 | 17:15 | 20:07 | Rap | Info > |
| 83 | 18:33 | 21:07 | Ex. | Info > |
| 173 | 19:12 | 21:51 | Rap | Info > |
| 167 | 19:58 | 22:31 | Rap | Info > |
| 85 | 20:59 | 23:33 | Ex. | Info > |
Please check locally for train departure times as Ordinary train times are subject to fairly frequent changes.
All services operate daily.
Timetable Notes:
Ord = Ordinary Train
Rap = Rapid
Ex. = Express
Sp. Ex. = Special Express
Sp. Ex. DRC = Special Express Diesel Railcar - (Sprinter Train)
3rd Class seats on a Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin trainKanchanaburi to Hua Hin Train via Nong Pla Duk Junction
If you don't want to visit Nakhon Pathom, you could get off the train slightly earlier at Nong Pla Duk Junction.
As you can see from the timetables below, the only train you can take from Kanchanaburi to make a connection at Nong Pla Duk for Hua Hin is the early morning one.
Chances are this train will be delayed (most Ordinary services run late), so we recommend you buy a ticket to Nakhon Pathom and if the train is late, just stay on it to Nakhon Pathom.
Kanchanaburi to Nong Pla Duk Junction Train Timetable
| Train | Dep | Arr | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 07:19 | 08:31 | Ordinary |
| 258 | 14:48 | 16:01 | Ordinary |
| 486 | 17:41 | 18:50 | Local |
Please check locally for train departure times as Ordinary train times are subject to fairly frequent changes.
Nong Pla Duk Junction to Hua Hin Train Timetable
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 09:06 | 11:44 | Ordinary |
| 261 | 11:05 | 13:35 | Ordinary |
| 251 | 14:28 | 17:49 | Ordinary |
Please check locally for train departure times as Ordinary train times are subject to fairly frequent changes.
Ticket Prices for the Hua Hin to Kanchanaburi Train
Trains from Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Pathom or Nong Pla Duk Junction operate with only 3rd class fan cooled carriages:
The published price of a seat on one of these trains is just 15 THB, however tourists are charged 100 THB for any journey on the Kanchanaburi line.
Nong Pla Duk Junction to Hua Hin trains cost 31 THB
Nakhon Pathom to Hua Hin trains ticket prices vary considerably, from 33 THB for a seat on an Ordinary train, to very expensive Special Express services.
To see the full range of fares for these trains:
visit our Nakhon Pathom to Hua Hin trains page here >
Please Note:
The above timetables were correct at the time of publishing but may change.
You should check the latest departure times and connecting trains at any SRT railway station or you can:
visit the official SRT website here >
Kanchanaburi Railway StationHua Hin Railway Station information page >