Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Ban Krut. The trip is roughly 160 km and takes about 2 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.
Get your Hua Hin → Ban Krut price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
This price is one way. Want the driver to wait and bring you back, or visit several places in one day? A car with driver for 10 hours starts at 2,200 THB — see Hua Hin day tours.
About Ban Krut
Ban Krut is a peaceful beach town with a hilltop golden chedi and long empty sand.
Ban Krut lies on the coast of southern Prachuap Khiri Khan province, a small town strung along a long, tree-lined beach. There are no high-rise hotels or busy nightlife, just low-key resorts, seafood restaurants and a few bars, with the golden Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat watching over the bay from its hill. Life here follows the rhythm of the tides and the fishing boats, and evenings are spent watching the sunset from beachside restaurants rather than in nightclubs.
It appeals to Thai families, retirees and travellers who want quiet sand and a slower pace, often for a week or more. Visitors from Hua Hin come for a peaceful beach break further south, while many long-stay guests travel between Ban Krut and Hua Hin for shopping, hospitals, flights and nights out. Public transport to Ban Krut is limited, which makes a private car the simplest way to arrive with luggage and reach a resort along the beach road.
Things to see and do in Ban Krut
- Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat on its hilltop overlooking the sea
- Wat Thang Sai and its views along the coast
- The long, quiet main beach, good for walks and cycling
- Seafood restaurants along the beach road
- Nearby Bang Saphan and its beaches
- Day trips to Prachuap Khiri Khan town and Ao Manao
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Ban Krut transfer
- A private car or van for your group only — no sharing, no extra pickups
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or condo anywhere in Hua Hin
- Drop-off at your hotel or address in Ban Krut
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Ban Krut
The drive between Hua Hin and Ban Krut follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) south almost the whole way. The highway passes Pranburi, Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Thap Sakae, with mountains on one side and glimpses of the sea on the other, before a turn-off leads east to Ban Krut’s beach. It is a straightforward, well-maintained dual carriageway with regular fuel stations. Traffic is usually light, though trucks and coaches use the route heading to the south.
Good places to stop on the way
- Pranburi and Sam Roi Yot
- Prachuap Khiri Khan, with Ao Manao and Khao Chong Krachok
- Kui Buri National Park, known for wild elephant sightings
- Thap Sakae and the coastal road
Toilet and food stops are free. Sightseeing stops at attractions are 500 THB each — add them in the booking notes.
Best time to travel to Ban Krut
November to April is the best period, with dry weather and calm seas. Rain falls mainly towards the end of the year on this coast. Ban Krut is busiest during Thai holidays and long weekends, when Bangkok families arrive, but otherwise feels uncrowded. Travelling in the morning leaves time for a stop at Prachuap on the way. Bring cash, as some small restaurants and shops prefer it.
Travel tip for Ban Krut
Ban Krut has few taxis of its own — book your return to Hua Hin or Bangkok in advance.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Ban Krut
Buses and minivans run on fixed timetables from bus terminals, often with a change in Bangkok. A private car goes door to door, so you arrive at your resort without carrying bags between stations.
Choose your car
Sedans suit one to three travellers, MPVs and SUVs four, and VIP vans up to eight with luggage. For long trips a van gives everyone more room to stretch out.
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SedanTaxi Sedan (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar
- Up to 2 passengers
- 1–2 suitcases
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SedanEco-Car Economy (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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Business sedanLuxury Sedan (Camry)
Toyota Camry or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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SUVFamily SUV (Fortuner)
Toyota Fortuner or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1–5 suitcases
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VanMini Van VIP (Commuter)
Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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VanAll New VIP Van
New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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PickupPickup Truck
Toyota Hilux Revo double cab or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Open load bed
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Ban Krut?
About 160 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 2 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Ban Krut?
The fare table on this page shows the fixed price for each car, for the whole car, with fuel and tolls included. No deposit is needed.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes — tell your driver whenever you need a break, food or a photo stop.
Is Ban Krut good for swimming?
Generally yes; the beach is long and shelves gently, but check conditions and flags during the rainy season.
Is there much nightlife in Ban Krut?
Very little, which is part of its appeal; evenings revolve around seafood dinners and quiet bars.
Can we stop in Prachuap Khiri Khan on the way?
Yes, it lies directly on the route and makes a good stop for lunch or the monkey hill viewpoint.
