NEW Thailand Fast Train VS Bus Which is Fastest? Bangkok Hua Hin Beach

[@SideTripLife]

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[@abesouth3805]

I've lived in Thailand for near on 15 years and I've only ever taken the train from Taling Chan to Hua Hin once. All I could get was a third class ticket (my fault as I left it too late to book). Never again, it was the worst trip of my life. Wooden seats on a bone rattler. Shared the rail car with all sorts of chickens, dogs etc. I was so sore when I arrived in Hua Hin. In those days you could still get a beer to deaden the pain. I decided that my trip back to Bangkok was going to be by bus. Might be time to reavaluate since the dual ine is now open. If that person you recommended third class to had anywhere the trip I had I would have chased you to the end of the earth.

[@billthecat6764]

First reaction - "Great, a new STL vid, brilliant" Second reaction: "An hour?? Ahhhh, maybe we'll split this into two viewings". One hour later in a single sitting... "Wow, that was a great watch" :D - we loved and watched every minute! Thanks so much, STL for all the hard work and time on this very informative and detailed vid. Looking forward to doing this trip ourselves.

[@samiam8114]

Bus to Survarnabhumi airport has the equivalent of business class seats and also a bathroom. There are about 10 a day. It took 3 hours when I did it. From there you can take the airport train to Phaya Thai BTS station, which is another 30 minutes. It cost 375 + 35 = 410 baht.

[@thebigw3377]

Agree I’ve been in love with hua hin for 10 years now 🎉

[@brianenussbaum]

Always look forward to the next STL vid, and this latest one does not disappoint. Enjoyed the long form format, and more immersive experience. Considering several spots south of Hua Hin-Sam Roy Yot and Prachuap Khiri Khan-as possible retirement spots, and planning an extended recon trip soon. Really insprired by your vids. Keep liv'n your STL!

[@alokbishoyi1911]

sam roi yot is lovely and pretty, a bit too calm and far though. Do checkout pak nam pran however.

[@daviddenham1511]

Chaam is fantastic

[@SideTripLife]

@@alokbishoyi1911 Love both. Road trip to Pak Nam Pran: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PcdniGn9llnpY Sam Roi Yot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7VmIl-hsqMh5I (several more in the playlist section)

[@SideTripLife]

@@daviddenham1511 Agreed! Hilight of my Cha Am visits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2W1lWailM5pp9k (more in playlists section)

[@RobFomenko]

Just the intro and I know it's going to be a good one! Only 7 more days and I'll be in Bangkok and looking forward to the trip. Hua Hin hopefully will be my new home.

[@g-wagonsg-wagon3693]

Are you flying out of yvr Vancouver international I'm flying Sunday

[@mauihowey]

I think the bus is faster (as of now) but I would still much prefer the train ride, so much more relaxing…..great video to help travelers decide between the two😃🇹🇭

[@ninettemurk7492]

Remember me writing to you that my daughter Nona got to know Bangkok and Koh Samui through your videos? She has been there since almost two weeks now and earlier today her boyfriend Jeroen asked her to marry him, in Benjakitti park in Bangkok. It only took him 19 years to find the courage -lol

[@SideTripLife]

Wonderful!!! Congrats to all :) STL

[@WilliamFluery]

I watched the WHOLE vlog with a 10 min break to make an expresso. The highlight of the vlog WAS NOT mosquito bite leg 😂😂😂 but it was certainly memorable and you did show a non-steroid cream. I must say this vlog was a hard transition from the Indonesia series. I was going to complain…BUT…I did stay until the very, very end and saw the tribute to that wonderful trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the transportation comparison. I checked flight schedules and did not find flight options. THERE IS NO place like Thailand. I miss it so much. Caring for my aged mother and 2nd cousin in the states now but once my responsibilities concluded…I’LL BE BACK…as long as I out-live them. 🙏

[@roberth7894]

Nice job on the comparison. I always marvel at how smoothly you move from place to place and your helpful grasp of the language.

[@johnway9853]

Great to see them investing in the infrastructure to handle growth, not so much back here in Canuckaland. Thanks for the ride along. Cheers

[@BettyJean-rs4yl]

Oh STL….I LOVE THIS!!! I feel like I’m there. Navigating public transit can be difficult for those not familiar so it’s great for you to share this. Of course I love the train and interaction with locals. You always do a fine job of showing the best of everything. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire 1 hour, 4 minutes and 1 second 🙂

[@ErikaSmolka]

Love your videos,a window to Asia and you always so relaxed ! Flying to Bangkok soon and then to Prachuap Khiri Khan by train to friends I'm 68 now and a bit nervous Wish you all the best from Germany😊🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Please be sure to get 2cnd class a/c and you should have a lovely trip

[@brooks1958]

You are my favorite KZbinr I have been watching you for about 4 years now and I am never bored watching your videos

[@deanontheinterwebs]

PS: I'm sure I'm one of PLENTY that stayed until the end!! :) -- and very glad I didn't skip your "away" series! It was all good ... from Jakarta and the volcano lake -- and especially the islands at the end of the trip.

[@flyover9818]

As usual, a great video. Biggest problem with the train (my preferred option) is the schedule. The trains get in to Hau Hin too late for those wanting to check in at a reasonable time (say mid to late afternoon. Same for Bangkok/Hau Hin with only 1 leaving after 5 am and that one arrives at 7pm.

[@joezip6389]

I enjoyed that video good use of an hour with popcorn. Thanks for sharing. I love trains too

[@thaicrazy45]

Best hour ever on You Tube! I was filling up when the train was coming into Hua Hin..and when Tira Tiraa appeared and got pointed out ,I was screaming.Sorry for sounding so dramatic. 8 weeks till we arrive at our condo for our annual holiday.Away from rainy Manchester UK.Loved all the beach stuff in Indonesia,but Hua Hin looked fab.Thanks x

[@SideTripLife]

I completely get that. Have a wonderful return! STL

[@wphillips7217]

We loved the longer video !! I can’t wait to ride the bus and the train from Bangkok to Hua Hin. The views are amazing on the train though . Thanks for taking us on your journey

[@JamieDodger909]

Love the video, Don't apologise for the length of it, I was a bit disappointed when it ended! I will be travelling to Hua Hin in March and have been pondering how I will get from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Thanks for the information. The train wins hands down!

[@daverigs101]

Yes exactly each to their own , the concept that a video should be a certain length is somewhat limited in its outlook , some of us rely on lengthy videos to go to sleep or in preference to watching a 2 hour movie on mainstream channels etc, plus isn't it just as easy to stop it half way and come back another time and watch the rest ? Wow rocket science in motion!

[@Starre8888]

Awesome vid STL. Love your interaction with everyday Thai people and various travellers. For mine, nothing beats the romantism of train travel, dual track or not. Keep up the good work 😊

[@craiglocke2401]

Visiting again in March after 8 years 😁

[@caferacerinthailand]

Thank you. Superb video quality. Great content and interesting dialogue. Bravo!. You have my subscription! Would you please advise me as to which camera you are using? Thank you again and additionally in anticipation of your reply.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. I use a 3 year old android phone to film, with built-in gimbal and ZEISS lens (& 1/2 the price of an iPhone;)

[@jampasurprenant1794]

As I said I was born in Bangkok and I did hear of The towns of Hua Hin never been there before. Until I fall in love with the towns after I have watched the videos From all of you guys filming I would love to thank all of the others for Exploring the hua Hin for all of us .

[@lutach]

Now that is a nice video. My vote is in for 1hr+ videos of beautiful Thailand.

[@graham1958]

Thanks STL, enjoyed every minute of this clip. Love Hua Hin, the train ride and the old station. ❤ 🏖 🇹🇭 🚂

[@AlexB-vu4zo]

Watched till the end. Perfect timing as travelling to H.H from Bangkok in a of couple of weeks. Thank you!!

[@101basi]

I love trains! This was a hoot!! Thanks!!

[@jampasurprenant1794]

The Thai beauty fashions at the train stations were great.

[@southwestsweden9918]

Big thanks for the inspiration. I never been to Thailand, but traveled a lot by train in the world. Must say now you made me want to go train bangok - hua hin a must👍

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

Hua hin my favourite place in all the world

[@WilliamFluery]

WOW!!! What an endorsement!!! It’s impressive that you’ve been to ever place on earth 😂😂😂 I’ve been to Thailand 30 times. I have heard a lot about Hua Hin so it’s on my next stop and potential retirement option.

[@anthonyanderson9326]

It's understandable. A wonderful blend of everything. ..hopefully it keeps the charm for a long while.

[@pjmac2102]

Love your videos--the longer the better. Don't apologize for them being too long--from an East Coat Canadian!! Looking forward to spending a couple of months in Hua Hin in October. Love it there!!

[@garsmx5933]

Always look forward to an STL video, and watching this one for an hour was an absolute joy. I've been watching for ages now and I'm on a mission to go back to when you started and watch all those I didn't yet get to see. 😃

[@don.brasco]

Great video, thanks for taking us along on the train ride, that was fun 👍🏻

[@Michael-ql1wz]

I absolutely love the views of the fields off the train . Makes me feel nostalgic something special

[@AlainTrentini]

I watched it all :). Leaving to thailand in 2 weeks for a month and i feel already totally there mentally watching your videos :)

[@sandro63]

Fantastic vid STL, never commented before but I felt I should give you some praise for this. Enjoyed every minute of it taking me down memory lane thanks. The only downside was that it wasn't longer, seriously! Keep on rolling 👍 Train for me every day.

[@UCNXc-iyNDvUwAZE-QZM8xFg]

Thank you for taking us on this long and lovely journey STL - this video is giving me life! It looked like SO much fun, yum, and nostalgia (Hua Hin and the old train ooze it.) It felt like I was on a real road trip thanks to your amazeballs production AND the extra time. Keep on crammin', otherwise your initials will stand for Slo'TripLife which you can do when you are an elder ha ha! It was especially nice to see trains AND all the people in Hua Hin living their best lives regardless of dress...or lack of 🥲

[@dotted8-]

Thought I may have missed a leaving Indonesia video and saw your response to another commenter. Your Indonesia and Malaysia videos are my favorite… beautiful places that haven’t been overrun by expat/retiree’s yet (other than Bali).

[@basby76]

I’m glad I got to see the old Hua Hin station in action late last year when we did a weekend down at Sam Roi Yot. It was definitely an experience taking nearly 7 hours from Hua Hin to Bangkok by train 😂 and then to come in to Hua Lamphong station as well which I didn’t think I would get to do was another highlight.

[@lisabouchard584]

Annnnnd another great video from you!!! Love it!!!

[@VincentBlanchard-o9q]

A fellow Canadian (but an American citizen for over 60 years 😅!!!) here near Boston, Ma. I really missed your content. I too have an affinity for trains and nostalgia. I thoroughly enjoyed video and I rarely find them boring. Glad that you are back and looking forward to future journeys/ endeavors. I hope to be an expat in Thailand within the next year or two. God bless and take care from Cousin Vinny in the states.

[@SideTripLife]

Chok Dee/good luck on your future move eh. STL (ps: 'My Cousin Vinny' great movie lol;)

[@topplacetoLive]

Great comparison! Considering transportation options is key. Your insights on the Thailand Fast Train vs. Bus help travelers make informed choices. Thanks for the valuable info!

[@user-ee3mw7cy1d]

Great vid really love your work need the next instalment with that cheap but nice hotel please

[@WanderlustReports]

I can't believe you got me hooked for more than an hour! Honestly, I don't know if I'd prefer the train or the bus... Those trains, even the "new" ones look so outdated. But I guess if they purchased brand new ones like the ones from Bombardier or Siemens, it would cost way to much and they'd have to increase the fare price dramatically. In fact, I'd love a Don Mueang - Hua Hin plane. That would definitely be much much shorter!

[@jimeadie8139]

When i saw it was over an hour I thought nah too long, but you showing us Thailand with informative information made the time fly bye. I really miss being there and can’t wait to return later this year. Cheers STL and thanks again for a great vid.

[@alwaysright3718]

Watched it all, took all day but did it and was worth it...

[@tonyhays2120]

Yes I watched it to the end. Your love of Hua Hin old train station is very apparent. Thank you for the video. Keep them going

[@reyaz8531]

This was incredible and so useful! I think your down to earth style and attention to detail is uniquely capable of best framing these interesting questions plaguing travellers. Love it!

[@simulacrae]

I was in Hua Hin some years ago and while nice it felt too stretched out, everything felt kinda far away and the beach was a bit featureless when it more or less was just in a long straight line.The central parts around the large temples and the old city were really nice though.

[@puffmastergeneral7348]

Absolutely loved the video. 😊 I was in Thailand for 3 months in 2019. April, May, and June. I spent my time in Hua Hin. Actually a few miles south. Kho Tao. It was the best times I ever had. I plan on going back as soon as I can. It's good to see the new train line working. It was being worked on when I was there. Thanks again for the video. 8~)))

[@BrandenLesko]

Glad to see you back in Thailand! I enjoyed the transport comparison video very much...thanks!

[@rosejack5803]

Wow! Loved the train ride. Looking at Hua Hin in September for possible move. I stayed to the end and loved every bit of your vid. Thank you for taking me along.

[@nickmondo222]

great vid. did it in 2 sittings, great info as always

[@brunowinter931]

Great video. I'm a big train fan and I always loved that from the train you see into the backyards and not the polished fronts of houses. The advantage of the new station is really that it is even level to enter into the train. That why it looks so long. The old trains have a speed limit of 120 km/h. For the shorter time they need the newer trains with speed limits of 160 km/h and higher.

[@eric209]

Superb video, with a lot of work put into it. Thx.

[@bikepackerfr]

I took 3rd class from Hat Yai at 3pm to Bkk (arrived at 7am) last week. It was tough mostly to sleep, but beautiful in daylight.

[@bruno88241]

Thank you very much ,2 weeks ago I was still there.🙏🙏

[@Steven-t9s]

A melancholy Thai song at the end did it for me.

[@antonioperezosorio7647]

Nice one my friend. God bless you.

[@chhe8641]

Thanks for your inspiring videos. Greetings from Switzerland. Chris and Stef

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks very much Chris and Stef! STL

[@kokilananda]

Yeah I watched til the end. A bit long but like it. BTW, I recently drove from BKK to Hua Hin and PKK. Visited many places from your videos. Thx PS. Glad you’re back in Thailand.

[@antruok4950]

Howdy 👋 my friend - welcome back - great to see you back in Thailand & excited to see a full review of the new train from BKK to HH -

[@SideTripLife]

GREAT to see you back too Ant, now I know all's right with the world Cheers, STL

[@truckn]

To your BUMGUN comment at 31:30 you are so correct. After my first time in Thailand in 2017 It was the very first thing I installed when I returned to Canada in both my bathrooms. I think we will take that train, thanks for this. YES, I endured to the END. Travel safely and Be well.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Always exciting videos STL 😀👍🎉.+1

[@deanontheinterwebs]

Thanks, will be there in April/May and have Hua Hin / PKK in my list of side trips -- mainly BKK but this is very helpful and am looking forward to exploring...

[@Happ1971]

Watched it all the way to the beach my friend! Great video!!!!😊

[@rileyjones650]

Love your work!

[@billnunya858]

Luv ur vids, man,,, can't wait to go there.

[@tayster55]

❤WoW, Loved this one. Glued to it from start to finish. Made the trip myself last June. Our Gaff #2 even gets a mention (with a slight misspelling) Great work my friend

[@daniblanco7303]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful sunset in the Thai fields. Just stunning. One of a kind experience. Great job! Greetings from Spain.

[@snappymonkey]

i watched the whole thing at regular speed. all great stuff

[@bryancole842]

Really glad you left all the beautiful countryside footage in_ and as a photographer I can’t wait to explore the rice fields at sunset. Hua Hin looks special.😊

[@macmamab]

Love your videos! So informative & the perfect length. Thank you!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@XPATJAK]

Thanks for another great vid STL 👍 Keep them coming please 🙏

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

39:58 .... exactly "the view I wanna see, you don't get these views on a bus or highway" ... plus the highways are quite dangerous. So many drivers drink or take amphetamine and love racing then. I prefer train by far as well. Thank you for your very nice videos !!!

[@winstonwolff]

You're lucked up and stumbled across a plethora of beauties😍

[@timkdiamond]

Haha. I’m always the last remaining viewer. 🤗 Thanks so much for all these vids including the away series as well which are brilliant. Moving to HH from Phangan in Feb. See you there.

[@nickbali1534]

Love your videos----- I depend on subtitles but the lower half of them are not visible on my mobile screen, is it just me? And what was the name of your favourite hostel in Bangkok? Please let us know 🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Sorry about the subtitles. Hotel? Please see next week

[@peterpritzl3354]

Wow, reminds me of the best train ride I ever had in Sri Lanka, a day light ride from Colombo to the East Coast in 1977. 6 hours back then. Just traveling across bright green rice fields in a cho cho train, palm trees around the fields, ladies in their bright orange and hot purple sarees in those fields, a water buffalo, here and there. That felt like paradise. So utterly peaceful. As was the rest of the trip, since we managed to rent a bungalow in a nice private cove from the caretaker for 25% of owners listing price😎, like $ 10 a day for the three of us and he made us the most delicious fresh ground coconut banana pancakes every morning, We slept on futons on the floor, no 'comfort' whatsoever, but those 4 weeks were amongst my few three top vacations ever. Especially snorkeling for 4 weeks in our small private cove. Priceless nowadays.

[@MrThrashing10001]

Amazing job! Great info! Great talking! Superfriendly! I viewed it all in one time! Almost had tears! Keep on the good work! Regards from Belgium!!!!andy

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Andy!

[@anthonyanderson9326]

We just got back from Hua Hin, and this video really hits the spot. Even though we live in Hawaii, Hua Hin beats it on sooo many levels. Thanks for your content 🙏

[@Masta2A]

I didn’t follow you in Indonesia because I’m not a fan of Bali etc etc However it’s good to see you back my favourite country by a country mile … Keep em coming 🍺

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Benny and if you can watch just 1 vid from my prev series pls try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4inoJSYjp2IjJY

[@TheGregsponge]

Great video. I haven't been to Hua Hin in over a decade. Your video has me thinking I will head down for a few days when I am there this month. I was surprised by one thing, though. As a fellow Canadian I grew up riding the subway and "walk left, stand right" was ingrained in every TTC user. Definitely not only a Thai thing. I find most places in North America follow that rule.

[@JeremiahBlues]

Yep. Many Asian countries upon introducing the subway, had elaborate PR campaigns to instill that into the riders' minds as the progressive/superior thing to do "because this is what riders do in the West." Many don't realize the West has been perpetually promoted as superior in Asia for decades by govt, corporate or local intelligentsia :)

[@boxcartwilly]

Great video you should not doubt yourself your video's are very enjoyable to watch the longer the better it might take a couple of days to fit them in but well worth it. It would be cool if they put an old dinning cart on the rails at the old station and used that as the cafe, I thing that would attract people. It is sad to see it closed, and very few people like change especially as you get older as most the changes you witness in your life are not for the better.

[@SideTripLife]

About 10 years ago someone made a cafe inside one of the static carriages on display. That's gone now but yes, if done right like an old Orient Express diner etc would be pretty cool. It's likely just about every older person since caveman days said it was 'better before' "Look at all those carts with their squeaking wheels, plus smoke from everyone's fire, when I was cave-kid it was so much nicer" (yada yada;) but I get what you mean. Cheers, STL

[@MrEye4get]

I live north of Chiang Rai and major work has begun on a new rail line. The 323-kilometre-long railway is set to run through four provinces in the North of Thailand - Phrae, Lampang, Phayao and Chiang Rai - and will have 26 stations. Thailand's 'most romantic' railway through Chiang Rai to open in 2028.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you for mentioning this. Den Chai - Chiang Khong will be the most beautiful train journey in Thailand, can't wait!

[@Milkyway109]

Wow, those sunset views were unreal 🌇 🌅 🌆 🌄 , great video , great tips !

[@roncampbell8468]

Hi, really enjoying your content. I noticed when you were entering the MRT on Asoke you walked through a metal detector. What happens if you have medic implants, it's not safe you use them. Is there an option?

[@Tiaimo]

First of all, I really enjoy to watch an entire video without skipping in any seconds. Really enjoy the ride. Last time I ride our train was 30 years ago. Dang 3rd class from Petchburi to Nakhon Sri Thammarat took me a lot of time with bumpy wonky rail. 😂😂😂 Waiting our gov't to improve it for such a long long time. I'm glad we're focusing to improve rail system. It's not only dual track but also change the rail from 50 lbs to 100 lbs. The main issues are social problems due to many illigal crossing points along the line + road in the urbarn area of each town. If the dual track project fully finished, we can shorten travel time from BKK to many parts of the country more efficient. People can travel by train instead of car.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks :) I was amazed how much smoother the new dual track line is. No more bump n grind, way less noise too. Yes, the dual track once complete will make the journey all the way down South a real pleasure. Love your trains!

[@lifewithherbthedog6509]

Enjoyed it a lot as nr 78 all the way thro'.All your stuff is great,don't panic about length of vid.😊

[@jerryleelewis8979]

1 Hour ❤❤❤ i love it. Please more 1 Hour Videos

[@steveburke7675]

Great video...will be taking that train in a couple months...Thanks!

[@kashmirigirl66]

Brilliant, great watch, so much so going to watch it again. Its put my mind at rest for booking a ticket in advance, after watching this I would happy to travel any class.

[@alltogethernow121]

Planning a visit from BKK to Hua Hin in a couple of months - so thanks for the excellent information, exactly what I needed to know.

[@meeshell594mlm]

Made it to the end & enjoyed thoroughly! Thanks from Florida

[@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776]

Well..done..video..bro.. excellent..format..you..speak..very..clear.. beautiful..scenery..😊😊..!!!

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you so much! I speak Canadian 🙂 and just love getting oot n aboot and showing y'all eh;)

[@scotsaul]

Really enjoy your videos, this one in particular. Thanks!

[@BloXchain]

Thanks STL.😊 Keep the long vids coming. ❤

[@edwinhansen5483]

Loved the video. Great info!

[@johnd-m3l]

Great Video. Like you i love Hua Hin and also enjoy travelling by Train, i have done this trip several times.. The station is iconic. They often stage magazine photo shoots there. . Many years ago i travelled with my son from Bangkok to Hua Hin , when we arrived ( we were in the last carriage, happily talking and failed to see the lovely old buildings so missed our stop) ) . As soon as the train left the station i realised our error as i saw the red buildings passing by and asked a female attendant for help. The police who were on the train told us they would make an unscheduled stop to let us off . They stopped around 20 miles south from Hua Hin at a village in the middle of nowhere, just the 2 of us got off the train to the amazement of the other travellers. . It was going dark , there were no hotels , no taxis . We started to walk and thought it was going to be a night spent sleeping under the stars. After 35 minutes walking with our luggage a guy from the Thai Army stopped in his car and drove us to our destination back to Hua Hin. . What a gent. Great memories.

[@SideTripLife]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing :)