Train 39 / 41 from Bangkok to Hua Hin is an air-condition Diesel Railcar service (also known as Sprinter Trains) and they are the fastest of all services on this route.
2nd Class seats (air-conditioned).
The ticket price also includes a meal and soft drinks, served by the onboard steward or stewardess..
If you want to see the full schedule for train 39 / 41, with all the stops, click here >
Back to the Bangkok to Hua Hin timetable page >
Other ways to get from Bangkok to Hua Hin beach resort:
As the train is the slowest form of travel, people often opt to take a minivan or bus r private transfer / taxi.
Regular buses from the government run bus company operate out of the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
Minivans are much quicker than buses and operate from various bus stations, as well as from the popular backpackers area of Khao San Road.
To find bus / minivan / transfer departure times and fares click here >
If you are flying in to BKK airport, you can also now take a direct bus from BKK to Hua Hin.
These Sprinter services are made up of just a few carriages, all of which are 2nd class, air-conditioned seat coaches.
The reclining cushioned seats are quite comfortable and arranged in pairs along the carriage.
As the number of seats are limited for these services, advance booking is highly recommended.
Due to the fact these are the fastest trains on the Thai railway network, they are quite popular with booth locals and tourists.
This is a long distance service terminating in Yala (deep in the south of the country) and seats can often be sold out weeks in advance.
Advance tickets are available 30 days in advance for this sector from Bangkok to Hua Hin (90 days for longer trips).
To book tickets for this train you can:
1) Visit any SRT railway station and buy your tickets in person.
Extra booking fees apply to online ticketing, but it saves you a journey to the station.
Hua Hin Railway Station information >
Bangkok's new Bang Sue Grand Railway Station information >