Hua Hin to Khao Wang Taxi

Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Khao Wang. The trip is roughly 65 km and takes about 1 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.

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 Khao Wang

Phra Nakhon Khiri is a 19th-century hilltop palace above Phetchaburi town, reached by cable car.

Phra Nakhon Khiri, known locally as Khao Wang, is a palace complex built for King Mongkut (Rama IV) across three hilltops above Phetchaburi. Its mix of Thai, Chinese and European architecture, white-and-red buildings and wide views over town make it one of the region’s most rewarding historical sites, with resident monkeys adding to the experience. The site offers sweeping views over Phetchaburi’s rooftops, temples and the surrounding countryside, especially fine on clear days in the cool season.

It is a classic day trip from Hua Hin for travellers interested in history, temples and Thai food. Phetchaburi is famous for its traditional desserts, and the town’s old temples and nearby cave shrine make it easy to fill a relaxed day before returning to the beach. Phetchaburi town itself is well preserved, with wooden shophouses, a riverside market and dozens of historic temples that reward a slow wander.

Things to see and do in Khao Wang

• The palace buildings and museum on the summit
• Wat Phra Kaew on the central hill
• Phra That Chom Phet chedi and its views
• Tham Khao Luang cave temple
• Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace)
• Wat Yai Suwannaram and its old murals
• Phetchaburi desserts such as khanom mo kaeng

What’s included in your Hua Hin to Khao Wang 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 Khao Wang
• Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
• Toilet, food and photo stops on request

The road between Hua Hin and Khao Wang

The drive between Hua Hin and Khao Wang follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) north through Cha-am, passing resort areas, salt and palm-sugar country before reaching Phetchaburi. The hill is right on the edge of town and easy to spot from the road. It is an easy, wide highway with steady traffic; the busiest times are Friday evenings heading south and Sunday afternoons heading north, when Bangkok weekenders travel to and from the coast.

Good places to stop on the way

• Cha-am beach
• Mrigadayavan Palace between Cha-am and Hua Hin
• Zucata Sheep Farm and other Cha-am attractions
• Tham Khao Luang cave temple
• Phetchaburi’s riverside old town and market

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 Khao Wang

Visit in the morning, before the heat and the midday crowds, or late in the afternoon for softer light. The cool season from November to February is best for walking around the hilltop. Tham Khao Luang is famous for light beams through the cave roof around the middle of the day. Weekends bring more Thai visitors. Traffic through Phetchaburi town can be slow around school times.

Travel tip for Khao Wang

Add Tham Khao Luang cave temple for the midday light beams.

Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Khao Wang

Tour buses follow a fixed programme. With your own car and driver you choose when to leave, how long to stay and where to stop on the way back.

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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  Sedan

  Taxi Sedan (Altis)

  Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar

  • Up to 2 passengers
  • 1–2 suitcases

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  Sedan

  Eco-Car Economy (Altis)

  Toyota Corolla Altis or similar

  • Up to 3 passengers
  • 1–3 suitcases

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  Business sedan

  Luxury Sedan (Camry)

  Toyota Camry or similar

  • Up to 3 passengers
  • 1–3 suitcases

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  MPV

  Family MPV (Innova)

  Toyota Innova or similar

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 1–4 suitcases

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  SUV

  Family SUV (Fortuner)

  Toyota Fortuner or similar

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 1–5 suitcases

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  Van

  Mini Van VIP (Commuter)

  Toyota Commuter VIP van

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 1–8 suitcases

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  Van

  All New VIP Van

  New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 1–8 suitcases

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  Pickup truck

  Pickup Truck

  Isuzu D-Max Spacecab with cargo box or similar

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • Closed cargo box

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  Premium van

  Hyundai H-1

  Hyundai H-1 VIP

  • Up to 5 passengers
  • 4–5 small suitcases

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  Luxury MPV

  Alphard

  Toyota Alphard

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Questions about this route

How far is Hua Hin from Khao Wang?

About 65 km by road.

How long does the drive take?

Around 1 hours, depending on traffic and stops.

How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Khao Wang?

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.

Do we have to walk up Khao Wang?

No, a cable car runs up the hill, although some visitors walk the path from the town side.

Are the monkeys a problem?

They can grab food and bags, so keep snacks out of sight and hold on to belongings.

Can we combine Khao Wang with Tham Khao Luang?

Yes, the cave temple is just outside town and a natural pairing on the same day.