TOYOTA COMMUTER9–13 seats
Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿4,000/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
Bangkok to Cha-am: Private Van Charter with Driver
Cha-am is the easiest beach escape from Bangkok: roughly 200–235 km south depending on your pickup point, or about 2.5 to 3.5 hours on the road, with a long, laid-back shoreline and far fewer crowds than Hua Hin just down the coast. Kingtocar arranges a private van with a driver for your group only, at one flat price that already covers fuel, expressway tolls, the driver and drinking water. Because you have the whole vehicle, you can also build in stops — the Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa are both a short detour off the main route.
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one way · per vehicle฿4,000Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~235 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Vehicles & fares
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿9,500/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿4,000 · Alphard ฿9,500 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately
A same-day return is about 510 km: the 12-hour package (360 km) plus 150 km of extra distance. Prices in the table already include the extra distance; time beyond 12 hours is charged as overtime.
| TimeTotal distance | Commuter9–13 seats | Alphard6–7 seats |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours360 + 150 km | ฿11,250 | ฿24,750 |
- One-way transfers: the fare on the cards above is final, with no extra charges · the rates below apply only to full-day charters
- Extra time: Commuter ฿300/hour · Alphard ฿600/hour
- Extra distance: Commuter ฿25/km · Alphard ฿45/km
- Entrance tickets are extra · for added stops or a change of plan, we always quote the difference first
Stops & places to visit
6 · Stops & places to visit
Maeklong Railway Market
The famous market where vendors fold their awnings each time a train rolls through the stalls. It sits in Samut Songkhram, only a few kilometres off the main route, so a 30–45 minute stop costs you almost no driving time. Check the train timetable first.
Amphawa Floating Market
An evening canal market that only runs Friday to Sunday, from afternoon until night. It suits an afternoon departure from Bangkok: eat dinner by the water, then continue to Cha-am and arrive at your hotel in the evening.
Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang), Phetchaburi
A 19th-century royal palace on a hilltop in Phetchaburi town, about 40 km before Cha-am. A funicular tram carries you up if you'd rather not climb, and the view over the town is worth the stop. Allow one to two hours.
Cha-am Beach
A long, shallow beach lined with deckchairs, umbrellas and open-air seafood restaurants. The gentle slope into the water makes it easy for young children, and there's horse riding along the sand, banana boats and jet skis.
Mrigadayavan Palace
A golden teak seaside palace built for King Rama VI, standing between Cha-am and Hua Hin. It isn't open every day and there's a dress code, so confirm the current opening days and entry fee before you build it into the itinerary.
Swiss Sheep Farm, Santorini Park & Camel Republic
Three photo-friendly family attractions clustered along Phetkasem Road in Cha-am, only minutes apart. Together they fill a comfortable half day, which works well before hotel check-in.
One flat price, no surprises
Toyota Commuter ฿4,000 and Alphard ฿9,500 per trip, with fuel, expressway tolls, the driver and bottled water already included. You never hand over cash at a toll booth or a petrol station along the way.
Stops built into your route
Chartering the whole van means the vehicle waits for you, not the other way around. Add the Maeklong Railway Market, Amphawa Floating Market or Phra Nakhon Khiri in Phetchaburi and we sequence the day around them.
Two vehicles, two kinds of trip
The Toyota Commuter seats 9–13 and swallows big suitcases, surfboards and beach gear. For groups of up to seven who want proper reclining seats and a quieter cabin, the Alphard is the better ride.
Drivers who know Highway 35 and 4
Our partner drivers run the southern route regularly, so they know when Rama II Road backs up and which rest stops actually have clean restrooms. You get to sleep through the drive.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bangkok to Cha-am?
Normally 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your pickup point in Bangkok and traffic on Rama II Road. On Friday evenings and long weekends, allow 4–5 hours to be safe. Any sightseeing stops you add are on top of that driving time.
What does the ฿4,000 include? Are there extra charges on arrival?
Fuel, expressway tolls, the driver's fee and bottled water are all included. It's a flat price for the whole vehicle per trip, not per person, so the cost doesn't change with group size. Attraction tickets and your own meals aren't included. A 50% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is settled on the day.
Can we stop along the way, for example at Amphawa or Phetchaburi?
Yes — the van is yours for the trip, so it stays with you rather than running to a timetable. Tell us your preferred stops when you book so the driver can sequence the route properly. If a detour adds significant distance, we'll quote the difference before you confirm.
Is Bangkok to Cha-am doable as a day trip?
It is, but you need an early start, around 5–6am. That gives you a full day at the beach, and you should leave Cha-am before 5pm to beat the evening rush back into Bangkok. If you'd rather not watch the clock, one overnight makes the trip far more relaxed.
How is pricing handled for an overnight stay, and where does the driver sleep?
The ฿4,000 (Commuter) and ฿9,500 (Alphard) rates are per one-way trip. For overnight or multi-day trips, send us your dates and how you plan to use the van each day, and we'll quote a total before you commit. The driver's accommodation is stated clearly in that quote, so nothing appears on the bill later.
How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Cha-am?
Our private van taxi from Bangkok to Cha-am is a fixed price per vehicle, one way: Toyota Commuter ฿4,000 (9–13 seats) or Toyota Alphard ฿9,500 (6–7 seats), including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water — no meter and no surcharge for luggage. Pickup from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport is the same fare. The return from Cha-am costs the same.
On a full-day charter, what if we go over the time or distance?
If the van and driver stay with your group all day (same-day return or sightseeing stops), packages start at 12 hours · 360 km (Commuter ฿7,500 / Alphard ฿18,000). Extra time is ฿300 per hour for the Commuter or ฿600 per hour for the Alphard, and extra distance is ฿25/km (Commuter) or ฿45/km (Alphard). Entrance tickets are extra, and if you add stops or change plans along the way, we always tell you the price difference first. One-way transfers (Commuter ฿4,000 / Alphard ฿9,500) are a fixed fare with no extra time or distance charges. For this route a same-day return is about 510 km, so the total including extra distance is Commuter ฿11,250 / Alphard ฿24,750.
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- Cha-am district — Ahoerstemeier · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed crops use CSS. No semantic edits.
- Maeklong Railway Market — This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพไ · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Amphawa floating market — This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพไ · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang), Phetchaburi — This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพไ · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Cha-am Beach — Ahoerstemeier · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Mrigadayavan Palace — This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพไ · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Swiss Sheep Farm, Santorini Park & Camel Republic — fullfen666 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
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