Unfortunately, the service appears to be canceled indefinitely. Please refer to the operator’s Facebook page for details and contact information, https://www.facebook.com/RoyalPassengerLiner/
Alternative ferry route from Pattaya across the Gulf of Thailand: In late 2021 the Seahorse ferry company started operating a new car and passenger ferry service from Sattahip, near Pattaya to Songkla.
Update October 2022: The ferry from Pattaya (Sattahip) to Songkla (see above) has (at least temporarily) been suspended. The same company, same boat, now operates a cruise-style ferry from Pattaya (Sattahip) to Koh Samui.
For more information on the Pattaya to Koh Samui (and Songkla) ferry service please visit the Sea Horse Ferry company’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039530196080
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Alternative transport from Pattaya to Hua Hin, Koh Samui, and Songkla: Search on 12GO for alternatives such as bus, flights, and taxi services from Pattaya to anywhere in Thailand. For the Pattaya to Songkla route you should also search for Pattaya to Hat Yai.
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.