Getting around Thailand
Bangkok to Hua Hin and Pattaya, and island ferries.
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Getting Around Thailand: Which Way to Go From Bangkok
Pick by destination. Pattaya is an easy THB 144 coach ride, Ayutthaya a THB 20 third-class train, and Chiang Mai is best by overnight train, with berths from THB 688. For Samui, fly: it takes 1 hour 10 minutes and fares start at THB 2,752. Book long train trips up to 90 days ahead.
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