Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Surat Thani. The trip is roughly 440 km and takes about 6 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 → Surat Thani price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
About Surat Thani
Surat Thani is the southern transport hub with an airport, railway station and ferries to the islands.
Surat Thani is a large provincial city on the Tapi River and the main gateway to the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Few visitors stay long, but the town has busy night markets, riverside food and easy access to some of the south’s best sights, including the rainforest of Khao Sok and the ancient temple at Chaiya.
People travel between Hua Hin and Surat Thani to catch a flight, a train or a ferry to the islands, or to start a trip across to the Andaman coast. A private car is useful because the city’s airport, railway station and ferry piers are spread across a wide area, often far from the town centre. It is also a sensible overnight stop on longer trips towards Krabi, Khao Lak or Nakhon Si Thammarat, splitting the drive into two comfortable days.
Things to see and do in Surat Thani
- Surat Thani International Airport, outside the city
- Phun Phin railway station, west of the town centre
- Don Sak pier for car ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
- Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya, an ancient Srivijaya-era stupa
- Suan Mokkh, the forest monastery near Chaiya
- The night markets in Surat Thani town
- Khao Sok National Park, a few hours’ drive west
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Surat Thani
The drive between Hua Hin and Surat Thani heads south on Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) through Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and the Bang Saphan area to Chumphon. South of Chumphon the route generally switches to Highway 41, which runs down the east side of the peninsula past Lang Suan and Chaiya into Surat Thani province. Both highways are mostly wide dual carriageway, with long straight stretches through rubber and palm plantations. Traffic is usually moderate, though it builds near towns and around holiday periods.
Good places to stop on the way
- Prachuap Khiri Khan, for a seaside lunch
- Bang Saphan, with its quiet beaches
- Chumphon, roughly halfway along the route
- Chaiya and its ancient temple
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 Surat Thani
The route can be driven all year. The east coast’s heaviest rain normally falls from about October to December, which can slow driving and affect ferries to the islands. Leaving Hua Hin in the morning gets you to Surat Thani in daylight. Allow extra time around Songkran and New Year, when the southern highways are busier. Night markets in town make an evening arrival enjoyable.
Travel tip for Surat Thani
Tell us whether you need the airport, the town or Don Sak Pier — they are far apart.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Surat Thani
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 Surat Thani?
About 440 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 6 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Surat Thani?
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 Surat Thani airport close to the town?
No, the airport lies outside the city, and Don Sak pier is further away again, so tell us your exact destination.
Can I connect to Koh Samui from Surat Thani?
Yes, car and passenger ferries to Koh Samui leave from the Don Sak area; check the latest ferry times before you travel.
Is it worth stopping in Chaiya?
Chaiya’s ancient temple and nearby Suan Mokkh are worth a short visit if you have time on the way.
