01 The TripPacker's Review
Hua Hin Railway Station
The trains in Thailand take a fair amount of time to get anywhere, but if you feel like riding on one, the town of Hua Hin in Phrachuap Khiri Khan province is a close enough destination that doesn’t take more than a few hours to get to. Once off the train and onto the platform, you will arrive at the town’s symbol and popular attraction that is the railway station itself.
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Hua Hin Railway Station
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One of the most beautiful railway stations in Thailand
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The green flag means that the train is about to leave
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Foreigners and locals all coming to enjoy this beautiful destination
Make sure you always
- For those of you who would like to take the train to Hua Hin, you may check the train information at this website, http://www.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp
- The Railway Train Library is open Monday to Saturday only, from 9.00 to 17.00.
Hua Hin Railway Station is visited by many Thai and foreign tourists because of its architectural beauty. Not only is it considered as the town’s symbol, it is also considered as the most beautiful train station in Thailand! The station is well preserved which makes it a great location for taking photographs.
Other reasons for the station’s popularity are the Royal Pavilions, and the iconic ‘Hua Hin’ sign. Though the pavilions are not in use anymore, they are a beautiful example of Thai architecture. You will find one pavilion opposite the railway station and another further down from the station.
Also opposite the station is the Railway Train Library. The library holds over two thousand books. Entry and membership are free of charge. Being a member allows you to borrow up to three books for a period of one week. To become a member, bring your ID card and a 1x1 inch photo of yourself.
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Tables and seats for you to sit at and enjoy your books
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Plenty of books for you to choose from
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Outdoor tables at the Hua Hin Coffee Station
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Beverages for sale while you wait for the train to arrive
If you’re waiting for the train to arrive to take photos with it, you can sit and relax at the recently opened Hua Hin Coffee Station. The seats here are comfortable, and the coffee is pretty good.
02 General Info + How to go
Hua Hin Railway Station
| Address | : | Liap Thang Rotfai Rd, Hua Hin Sub-District, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan |
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| GPS | : | 12.567333, 99.954850 |
| Contact no. | : | 032 511 073 or the direct train line 1690 |
| : | www.facebook.coam/pages/สถานีรถไฟหัวหิน/118331261603017 | |
| Best time | : | Any time of the year |
| Highlight | : | Hua Hin Railway Station and the Royal Pavilions |
| Activities | : | Sight-seeing/ Reading books at the library/ Photography |
How to get there
From Phet Kasem road, drive into Hua Hin and past the clock tower until you reach an intersection. Turn right at the intersection to enter Soi 76 and continue until the end. The Hua Hin Railway Station will be right in front of you.
