Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Erawan Waterfall. The trip is roughly 290 km and takes about 4 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 → Erawan Waterfall price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
About Erawan Waterfall
Erawan National Park’s seven-tiered waterfall has emerald pools you can swim in, one of Thailand’s most beautiful falls.
Erawan National Park lies in the forested hills of Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok. Its famous waterfall tumbles down seven tiers through the jungle, each with limestone pools of turquoise water where visitors swim among small fish. The upper tiers require a steeper walk, which keeps them quieter than the lower ones. The park’s forest trails are home to monkeys and birds, and the fish in the pools are known for nibbling swimmers’ feet, which delights most children.
It is a favourite with families, hikers and photographers, and travellers from Hua Hin usually combine it with Kanchanaburi town, the Bridge on the River Kwai and the area’s wartime history. An overnight stay makes the trip relaxed, leaving time for the waterfall in the morning before the crowds. Kanchanaburi province is full of other attractions too, from more waterfalls and caves to riverside resorts, so many travellers stay for two or three nights.
Things to see and do in Erawan Waterfall
- The seven tiers of Erawan waterfall and their swimming pools
- Phra That Cave within the national park
- Srinagarind Dam and reservoir further up the road
- The Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi town
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
- Riverside raft and resort stays along the Kwai
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Erawan Waterfall 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 Erawan Waterfall
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Erawan Waterfall
The drive between Hua Hin and Erawan follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) north through Cha-am, Phetchaburi and Ratchaburi province to Ban Pong. There the route turns onto Highway 323 to Kanchanaburi town, then Highway 3199 north-west along the river valley towards the national park. The highways are good; the last section is quieter and more scenic, with forested hills. Traffic is usually light beyond Ban Pong, though Kanchanaburi gets busy at weekends with visitors from Bangkok.
Good places to stop on the way
- Phetchaburi
- Ratchaburi
- Ban Pong
- Kanchanaburi town and the River Kwai Bridge
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 Erawan Waterfall
The waterfall looks its best towards the end of the rainy season and into the cool season, roughly October to January, when the pools are full. The dry season from February to April has lower water but clear pools. Arrive in the morning, as the park has set opening hours and grows busy later. Weekends and Thai holidays bring crowds. Bring swimwear, water shoes and a towel, and keep valuables to a minimum.
Travel tip for Erawan Waterfall
Combine with the River Kwai Bridge and stay a night in Kanchanaburi rather than doing it as a day trip.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Erawan Waterfall
National parks and nature areas have little or no public transport. A private car lets you stop at viewpoints, waterfalls and cafés on the way.
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 Erawan Waterfall?
About 290 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 4 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Erawan Waterfall?
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.
Can we swim at Erawan waterfall?
Yes, swimming is allowed in several pools; bring swimwear and follow the park’s rules on where to swim.
How much walking is involved?
The lower tiers are easy to reach, while the upper tiers need a longer climb on uneven paths, so wear good shoes.
Are there rules about food and plastic?
The park restricts bringing food and plastic bottles up the trail; check the latest rules at the entrance.
