| The article below is partially out of date, since the minivans have been moved out of Victory Monument. |
From Bangkok to Cha-Am
Minivans (minibuses) start from Victory Monument, which is on the BTS line (Skytrain). Make sure you take exit #2 and you will find the minivans down the station. Typically they can accommodate up to 14 people including the driver. The cost is 160 baht, and it takes a bit more than two hours to reach Cha-Am. The first minivan leaves at 5:00 am and the last one at 8:00 pm. Minivans leave only when they are full or almost full, so depending on the moment of the day, you may have to wait a little. The space available for luggage is quite small, so if you have big suitcases it’s not convenient (you can also be charged – 100 baht per piece of luggage).
From Cha-Am to Bangkok
There are several minivan services in Cha-am. The first one is on Narathip road, next to the clinic of Doctor Samran, almost opposite to the Family Mart. They go to Victory Monument for 160 baht, every 30 minutes from 05:00 to 19:00 (or 20:00 on week-ends).
The second one is on the left side of Phetkasem road when going to Bangkok, near the 7/11, between the bus ticket office and an optician. We wrote about it in our blog. The price is the same, 160 baht, but they go to Victory Monument (04:30-19:30, every 30 minutes), Mo Chit (07:00-18:00 every 1 hour) and southern bus station (05:00-20:00 every 30 minutes). They also have a service to Nakhon Pathom (06:00-18:00 every 1 hour, 140 baht) and Pattaya (06:30-18:30 every 2 hours, 350 baht).
The third minivan service is on the right side of Narathip road when going down to the beach, near the Friday market. The price is still the same, 160 baht to Bangkok, from 04:30 to 20:30, every one hour. They also go to Ratchaburi (05:00-19:30, 120 baht) and Nakhon Pathom (05:00-19:30, 140 baht).
This Information is not more true anymore!!! The minivans only starts at the southern Bus Terminal!!! This is 25 Minutes by Bus 515 from the Victory Monument.
Hi Stephane,
We are planning to go to Cha-Am Santorini Park. We are leaving ata round 11am. our hotel is near BTS Samrong. What do you suggest we ride to Cha-am?
Hello Evelyn, I would say a minivan, you can ask at your hotel if there is a station in Bangna. If there isn’t, you can ride the BTS back to Ekamai and leave from there. Ask the minivan driver to stop opposite Santorini Park.
How often do the minivans leave Bangkok? Are they still there?
Is there a way to get to mochit station from Chaam? This year I’m thinking of going to Udon for Songkran. I’ve visited there twice already by flying there at suvarnbhumi airport by taking a special bus that is designated one way stop to suvarnbhumi airport. This was cost effective, however this time I want to travel other method that is cheaper.
Hi Dave, yes there are minivans at the traffic lights that go to Mochit.
Can i come to Cha-am by motorcycle ?
Hi, i have read quite a lot of blogs, i am planning to visit Cha-Am Santorini Park, a day trip i would say, but i couldnt find any related about transport from Santorini directly to Bangkok, since i plan to get off directly at Santorini from Bangkok, instead of getting into Hua Hin. Any ideas? Is there any transportation available around Santorini to Bangkok?
Hi Kevin, the only convenient transportation I can think of is the minivan, as you can ask the driver (when you get in) to drop you off just opposite Santorini (when coming from Bangkok). For the way back though, the best is to book a seat first, so you need a phone number so the minivan can pick you up in front of the park.
Hi, I am looking for transport from Cha Am to BKK airport quite early in the morning. May I ask you for some tips? Thanks in advance!
Hi Paulina, how early? The first airport bus is in Cha-am around 6.20/6.30 am. See http://onlychaam.com/bangkok-airport-chaam-bus/
How can I book a mini from Suvanabui to Cha Am,as I arrive 6 am,or is it not needed at the early hours? Bil
Hi, I would rather suggest to book the airport bus that goes from Suvarnabhumi to Hua Hin.
we have booked a holliday in cha am 2017 jan feb march .thanks for the info .