How to travel from Pattaya City to Chumphon, Thailand

The distance between Pattaya City and Chumphon is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pattaya City to Chumphon by ferry, train, bus, car, subway, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChumphonPattaya City if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Bangkok Ekkamai then take the train to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Chumphon (CJM).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,635($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 580($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Hua Lamphong and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 435($12)
Operated by

State Railway of Thailand

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Chumphon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,600($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chumphon.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance590km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pattaya City and Chumphon

There are several options for getting from Pattaya City to Chumphon by ferry, train, bus, car, subway, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around THB 435 ($12) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,635 ($45).

The distance between Pattaya City and Chumphon is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Pattaya City and Chumphon by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pattaya City to Chumphon is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx THB 1,635 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Pattaya City and Chumphon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around THB 435 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pattaya City and Chumphon. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pattaya City to Chumphon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hua Lamphong. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

State Railway of Thailand run train services between Pattaya City and Chumphon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pattaya City and Chumphon. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pattaya City to Chumphon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Roong Reuang Coach, Suwannatee, Sombat Tour, Bang Saphan Tour and Monsiri Travel run regular bus services between Pattaya City and Chumphon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pattaya City to Chumphon. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangkok Ekkamai then take the train to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pattaya City and Chumphon. The distance is around 590km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pattaya City to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around THB 1,600 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pattaya City and Chumphon

Transport options from Pattaya City to Chumphon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
THB 1,635($45)
twice daily603km (375 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi6h 15m
THB 4,795($130)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 50m
THB 2,290($63)
every 20 mins871km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
THB 580($16)
every 20 mins611km (380 miles)
Bus via Southern Bus Terminal11h 5m
THB 800($22)
hourly614km (382 miles)
Train
11hrs
THB 435($12)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Ferry and Train
6h 40m
THB 1,600($44)
once daily359km (223 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
THB 1,925($53)
on demand590km (367 miles)

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Airports near Chumphon

The following major airports near Chumphon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

CJM
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Chumphon