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Transport to go to Bang Saphan / leave Bang Saphan
To go to Bang Saphan ?
There is only one bus company that stops in the Bang Saphan Yai city itself. This is bus number 66 from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. The other buses will deposit you on the highway 15 km from th city and you will have to complete your trip with a motorbike taxi ride. Otherwise, the most practical, even if it is always late, is to go to Bang Saphan by train. The train station is in the city. The beaches are 5 or 6 kilometers from the city. After getting off the train motorcycle taxis will be waiting to offer their services just in front of the station. The ride to the beach costs around 100 baht.Direct trains to Bang Saphan
We only list here the most popular train routes for more complete results, launch a detailled train search.
IMPORTANT: from 19th January 2023, 52 trains leave or arrive in Bangkok at brand new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, the other ones will still depart and arrive in Hua Lamphong Station (until next step to move all trains to the new Bangkok railway station). For more information about the new Railway Station download this guide.
Buses and minivans to Bang Saphan
WARNING: many buses can only be booked 30 days before depature tops. They won't be displayed in the results on our transportation booking partner's website if not bookable yet.
Leave Bang Saphan ?
Similarly for coming to Bang Saphan Yai there is only one company whose buses leave from Bang Saphan Yai itself. They depart from the bus stop located in the the train station street opposite Rama Inn hotel. Ask Bang Saphan Tour Co. (032 699 043) or cal the bus station (032 691 267) for timetables. Just know that there are approximatly a bus every 1:45 hour. The first bus leaves Bang Saphan Yai at 6 am. Otherwise, you can leave the city by train. Either continue to Chumphon (2 hours / 20 bahts in 3rd class) or returning to Prachuap Khiri Khan, Hua Hin or Bangkok.Cities you can reach by train from Bang Saphan
We only list here the most popular train routes for more complete results, launch a detailled train search.
IMPORTANT: from 19th January 2023, 52 trains leave or arrive in Bangkok at brand new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, the other ones will still depart and arrive in Hua Lamphong Station (until next step to move all trains to the new Bangkok railway station). For more information about the new Railway Station download this guide.
Buses and minivans from Bang Saphan
WARNING: many buses can only be booked 30 days before depature tops. They won't be displayed in the results on our transportation booking partner's website if not bookable yet.
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