Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Ranong. The trip is roughly 380 km and takes about 5 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 → Ranong price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
About Ranong
Ranong has hot springs and boats to Koh Phayam and Koh Chang Noi on the Andaman side.
Ranong is a small, rainy, green province on Thailand’s Andaman coast, facing Kawthaung in Myanmar across the estuary of the Kraburi river. The town is known for natural hot springs, mountains covered in forest, and a relaxed provincial feel, and its piers serve the quiet islands of Koh Phayam and Koh Chang Noi. Its rain-fed forests and waterfalls stay green for most of the year, and it is often called the rainiest province in Thailand.
From Hua Hin, travellers head to Ranong for the islands, for the hot springs, or to cross from the Gulf coast to the Andaman side without going via Phuket. Long-stay residents sometimes visit for border matters, and divers use it to join liveaboard trips. A private car is by far the simplest way across the hills, as bus connections involve changing in Chumphon. Visitors returning from the islands often spend a night in town before driving north.
Things to see and do in Ranong
- Raksawarin Hot Springs in Ranong town
- Boats to Koh Phayam and Koh Chang Noi
- Ngao Waterfall National Park
- Kra Isthmus viewpoint near Kra Buri, the narrowest point of Thailand
- Rattanarangsan Palace historic site
- Mangrove forests around the estuary
- Laem Son National Park beaches
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Ranong 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 Ranong
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Ranong
The drive between Hua Hin and Ranong follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) south through Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, where the highway turns west and climbs across the Kra Isthmus to Kra Buri and down to Ranong. The first part is flat coastal highway; the second is a winding road through forested hills with views of the river border with Myanmar. Traffic is light on the cross-peninsula section, but bends and rain can make it slower, so the driver will not rush it.
Good places to stop on the way
- Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Chumphon town for lunch
- Kra Isthmus viewpoint near Kra Buri
- Punyaban Waterfall just before Ranong town
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 Ranong
Ranong is one of the wettest places in Thailand, with heavy rain from roughly May to October; island boats run less often then. November to April is drier and the best time for Koh Phayam. Driving the hill section in daylight is recommended for the views and safety. Thai holidays bring more traffic to the hot springs and piers. Bring a light rain jacket whatever the season.
Travel tip for Ranong
The road crosses the peninsula through green hills — one of the prettiest drives south.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Ranong
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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Pickup truckPickup Truck
Isuzu D-Max Spacecab with cargo box or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Closed cargo box
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Ranong?
About 380 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 5 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Ranong?
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 you drop us at the pier for Koh Phayam?
Yes, we can drop you at the island pier in Ranong; check the latest boat times before you travel.
Is the road through the hills safe?
Yes, it is a main highway, though winding in places, and our drivers know it well.
Can we visit the hot springs on arrival?
Yes, Raksawarin is in town and makes an easy stop before your hotel.
