Unfortunately, the Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry service is no longer operating. The service was stopped in 2020, rumoured to be due to lack of demand at the time and ultimately the effect of the Covid pandemic in Pattaya. Scroll down the page to find alternative transport between Pattaya and Hua Hin.
Although thier Facebook page is no longer active I will leave a link to it here so that you see their last updates for yourself: Royal Passenger Liner Facebook page
Since the closure of the Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry the Seahorse Ferry Company have used the same vessels on diiferent routes. First was the Pattaya (Sattahip) to Songkla car and passenger service in late 2021.
In 2022, they were used for a cruise-style ferry service between Pattaya (Sattahip) and Koh Samui.
From early 2024, they have been operating as the Seahorse Ferry service between Bangkok and Koh Samui. Here is a link to their Facebook page for that service: Seahorse Ferry Facebook page
Alternative Transport Between Pattaya and Hua Hin
If you search Pattaya to Hua Hin on 12GO you may find VIP bus services that go direct, buses that go via Suvanrnabhumi Airport, and taxi services.
Going by train from Pattaya to Hua Hin via Bangkok is possible, but regard it more as an experience. Trains depart from Pattaya Train Station and arrive at Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok, you then need to take the train to Hua Hin from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (formerly Bang Sue) in Bangkok.
I was previously asked if there are any other boat services from Pattaya to Hua Hin. The best answer I give is contact Ocean Marina in Pattaya. There are some charter services listed on their website, and cruises such as adventure cruises to the islands near Pattaya depart from there. Here is a link to the Ocean Marina Facebook page.
What you see below is the now outdated original details of the Pattaya/Hua Hin Ferry service.
The Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry ( photo below ) departs from Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya, and arrives at Khao Ta Kiab Pier, Hua Hin every day, weather permitting. The journey time is 2 hours, as opposed to a time of 4 hours 16 minutes by road.
Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry tickets can be purchased in person at Bali Hai pier or on-line through travel booking agents.
Pattaya Hua Hin Ferry Schedule
According to the ferry operator’s website the Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry departs Bali Hai pier ferry terminal ( photo below ) in Pattaya at 13:00 pm and arrives in Hua Hin 2 hours later at 15:00 pm.
The return journey departs from Khao Ta Kiab Pier, Hua Hin at 16:00 pm, and arrives in Pattaya at 18:00 pm.
Buy Tickets for the Pattaya to Hua Hin Ferry in Person
Buy tickets in person in Pattaya: You can buy tickets at least 1 hour in advance, and up to a maximum of 15 days in advance at Pattaya Automatic Parking, 2nd Floor, Bali Hai Pier. That’s the big green building at Bali Hai, the ticket office is located at the end of the building closest to Walking Street. See photos below.
Buy tickets in person at Hua Hin: Takiab Beach Soi 3, Nongkae, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Pattaya Hua Hin Ferry Ticket Prices
- Standard seat: 1,250 baht.
- Business class: 1,550 baht.
- Child tickets (2 – 12 years old) are around 300 cheaper than the adult tickets
- VIP rooms for 8 people are quoted at 14,000 baht per room.
Looking for alternative ways to get to Pattaya? read this guide on getting to Pattaya.
Coming from Hua Hin to Pattaya? read this guide about getting around Pattaya.
Your first time in Pattaya? read this beginners guide to Pattaya.