Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Phetchaburi. 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.
Get your Hua Hin → Phetchaburi price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
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 Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi has the hilltop palace of Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang), cave temples and famous desserts.
Phetchaburi is one of Thailand’s oldest provincial towns, with a skyline of temple roofs and a royal palace on the hill above it. Its history reaches back to the Dvaravati and Ayutthaya periods, and many of its temples hold fine old murals and stucco work. The town is also famous for khanom mor kaeng and other palm-sugar desserts sold in shops along the main road.
From Hua Hin it is an ideal half-day or full-day cultural trip for anyone who wants temples, history and local food rather than beaches. Families enjoy the cable car up Khao Wang, photographers love the cave temple at Tham Khao Luang, and many travellers stop here on the way between Hua Hin and Bangkok. It also works well as a combined trip with Cha-am, since the two towns lie close together on the same road.
Things to see and do in Phetchaburi
- Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang) hilltop palace and its cable car
- Tham Khao Luang, a cave temple filled with Buddha images
- Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace), a European-style royal residence
- Wat Mahathat Worawihan and its five white prangs
- Wat Yai Suwannaram with its old murals and teak hall
- Dessert shops selling khanom mor kaeng
- Kaeng Krachan National Park further west for nature lovers
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Phetchaburi 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 Phetchaburi
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Phetchaburi
The drive between Hua Hin and Phetchaburi follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) north. Leaving Hua Hin the highway passes the long row of resorts towards Cha-am, then Cha-am town itself and the market town of Tha Yang before reaching Phetchaburi. The road is a wide dual carriageway with frequent fuel stations. Traffic is generally light, though it can slow near Cha-am at weekends and in Phetchaburi town around school and market hours. Phetchaburi’s main sights are a few minutes apart, so the driver can move you between them easily.
Good places to stop on the way
- Cha-am beach for a short seaside break
- Mrigadayavan Palace between Hua Hin and Cha-am
- Tha Yang market town
- Puek Tian beach, a quieter stretch of coast near Tha Yang
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 Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi can be visited all year. The cool months from November to February are most comfortable for climbing Khao Wang and walking around temples. Go early in the day for the palace, then visit Tham Khao Luang when the light comes through the cave roof. Weekends bring Thai families and busier dessert shops, and rain in the wet season usually falls in the afternoon.
Travel tip for Phetchaburi
Add Tham Khao Luang cave temple — the light through the roof is best around midday.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Phetchaburi
Trains and buses connect many Thai cities, but they leave from stations outside the centre and rarely match flight or check-in times. A private car takes you from hotel to hotel.
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 Phetchaburi?
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 Phetchaburi?
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 there a dress code at the palaces and temples?
Yes, cover your shoulders and knees at Phra Nakhon Khiri, Ban Puen Palace and the temples.
Are there monkeys at Khao Wang and Tham Khao Luang?
Both sites have resident monkeys, so keep food and loose items out of sight.
Can we stop in Phetchaburi on the way to Bangkok?
Yes, Phetchaburi sits on the main road between Hua Hin and Bangkok, so a stop of an hour or two fits easily into the journey.
