The Pattaya to Hua Hin ferry service officially launched in 2017, and has gone from strength to strength during 2018.
The ferry operates from the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya, and the Khao Takiab pier in Hua Hin.
The Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service is part of the Thai government's East-West Ferry Project, which aims to boost tourism between Chonburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan.
In this post, I provide all the essential details you'll need to use the service, including departure and arrival times, ticket prices, how to book and more!
For those who've been to Hua Hin in recent times, you'll know that the pier has recently undergone renovation and is in a much better state than it was a couple of years back. Decrepit is one word I would have used.
This service is being launched following a crackdown on business owners who had set up illegally on the beach at Saphan Pla. On the other side of the water, officials in Pattaya removed speed boats that had operated in Bali Hai Pier for more than a decade.
So, let's get into the details:
1.Who Will Be Operating the Pattaya to Hua Hin Ferry?
The service will be operated by the Royal Passenger Liner Co.
2. How Long Will the Journey Take?
The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. The ferry service is expected to slash journey times between the two popular resorts by almost two thirds.
However, this is known to be a choppy crossing, so expect it to be longer at times and potentially delays to occur during rainy season. A recent test run took near on 3 hours because of choppy seas.

The Hostess Staff
3. How Much Will the Ferry Cost?
Child (2-12 years):
- Economy Class: 950 Baht/Seat
- First Class/Business Class: 1,250 Baht
- VIP Room (8 persons): 14,000 Baht/Room
Adult:
- Economy Class: 1,250 Baht/Seat
- First Class/Business Class: 1,550 Baht/Seat
- VIP Room (8 persons): 14,000 Baht/Room
4. What Times Will the Ferry Leave?
These are the current departure and arrival times for both ports:
Pattaya > Hua Hin
- Departure time: 13.00 PM.
- Arrival time: 15.00 PM.
Hua Hin > Pattaya
- Departure time: 16.00 PM.
- Arrival time: 18.00 PM.
* Please bring your PASSPORT or ID CARD if you are buying tickets on the day. However, it is advisable to pre-book through 12Go.
* Arrival at the pier for check-in at least 45 minutes before actual departure time
5. How Many Passengers Does the Ferry Hold?
The ferry currently has the following capacity:
- Economy Class: 1st floor – 286 seats.
- Business Class: 2nd floor – 44 seats.
- VIP: First Class 2nd floor – 16 seats.
- Private room with a capacity of 1 to 8 passengers.
Business class and VIP have more legroom, with larger chairs and a hostess service.

Business Class

Snack-box time in Economy Class
6. Can I Take a Motorbike or Bike on the Ferry?
Only fold-up bikes are allowed. An extra charge of 214 Baht per bike will apply. Motorbikes are not allowed.
7. Can I Take My Pet on Board?
No pets are allowed. No dogs, cats, snakes or any other animals.
8. How Fast Will the Ferry Go?
The ferry will cruise at a speed of around 27 knots during the 113km journey.
9. What Does the Ferry Look Like?

Actual picture of the ferry
10. Where Can I Buy Tickets Online?
The cheapest ticket prices are available here, and will save queuing up, or worse getting turned away from a full ship!
Use the box below to compare the price of tickets for economy and business class, and against other travel options.
11. Does the Ferry Company Have a Website
They do have a website but updates in English are best found on their Facebook page.
You can also contact the company by phone if you have a problem. I have two numbers for them.
Phone 1: 038-488-999
Phone 2: 098-625-9949
The TTL Take…
What are my thoughts on this? This ferry service was long overdue, and can only think it was the illegal businesses on each pier that were stopping this getting going before.
People said it would never be successful, but that hasn't been the case at all.
The ferry has been busy with tours, which have incorporated a trip between the two places as part of their itinerary.
Expats in Pattaya can now take a relaxing break in Hua Hin of a weekend, and those in Hua Hin can opt to leave the quiet life for an “interesting weekend” in Pattaya.
This has naturally had a positive impact on tourism for both sides of the water.
At 2,400 Baht per person for a return ticket it's not cheap compared with a minivan journey that costs 500 Baht. That said, it's arguably safer than a ride in a minivan. It cuts journey time down by a third too.
It's not a trip you'd pay to do on a weekly basis, but as a treat, or as part of a holiday, it's a positive addition to Thailand's tourism industry.
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I have been allowed to do this when travelling by Bus.
Cheers Mitch
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Aidan Spence says
Can I bring this as luggage? Other that this I only have a small pannier bag.
Nov 25, 2018 at 2:59 pm
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a_b says
does fold-up bikes mean I have to remove the wheels and pack everything in a bag? Would it be just normal luggage then?
Nov 14, 2018 at 12:20 am
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Sean says
I'm going to Hua Hin in January 2019 for a week and looking to go to pattaya on the ferry, can anyone tell me if the ferry will be running, as this was not the case when I tried to do it in October this year
Thanks in advance
Nov 08, 2018 at 10:54 pm
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Aalasa says
It's probably best to check with the pier office before travelling.
*Correct as of 10 September 2018
Sep 10, 2018 at 3:46 pm
TheThailandLife says
Pattaya > Hua Hin
- Departure time: 13.00 PM.
- Arrival time: 15.00 PM.
Hua Hin > Pattaya
- Departure time: 16.00 PM.
- Arrival time: 18.00 PM.
Sep 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Ingrid Ziegler says
Was ist der schönste Strand von Hua Hin?
als Kombination wäre da Koh Samet oder Rayong empfehlenswert?
Herzlichen DANK
Aug 25, 2018 at 9:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
Aug 26, 2018 at 7:52 pm
jokinen jyrki says
How long we can be in hua hin ,if we return to pattaya same day?
(Morning ferry to hua hin ,afternoon ferry to pattaya).
timescedsule...
Aug 20, 2018 at 1:41 pm
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John says
If I am on tight schedule with appointment in the destination and need to arrive on time, is it a good choice to take the ferry?
Nov 23, 2017 at 8:58 am
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Jens says
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Sue says
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John says
Below is my experience:
The ferry arrived to Pattaya and departed a bit late.
The sea was calm but it took 2.5 hours to arrive Pattaya. So I think it's the average.
The seat is not comfortable at all, no head rest and the back is too straight. You will twist your neck easily since your head keep dipping while falling asleep.
On arrival, it took almost another 30mins to handle the luggage. It is primitive and everything by human, one by one.
Altogether it took 3 hours for the trip, and another few hundred metre walk with luggage from the jetty before you are really landed.
So, the conclusion is that the journey not enjoyable at all. Take it only when there is really a need.
Mar 14, 2018 at 8:09 am
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Paul says
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Mark Litherland says
It would be a real killer if this were now closed off to us.
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Geoff says
I will definitely use this service
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De Rop Luc says
I use a electric chair, that ways a little more as a manual wheelchair.
If i see the pictures to go on board the ferry, we need to ride up a gangway that is not flat and it look likes we need to ride up a very high height?
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Regards, Bimal
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Victor says
Please enlighten me.
Thanks!
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Eric says
and where can i order my tickets?
telephone nmbr? or wich shop in hua hinn?
Feb 13, 2017 at 9:10 pm
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sandie Iversen says
Can you inform me of the address from where the ferry sails from Hua Hin to Pattaya.
Where can I find the correct timetable
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Matthew says
Because the service is new and at a premium price the boat is highly unlikely to be full.
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Wilhelmine says
Looking at the road leading to the pear in Hua Hin is quite a filthy sight. All the trash and new small shacks do not add to an appealing tourist attraction. I have travelled the world and love Thailand. Why is everything amidst the new buildings so filthy and messy? One can be poor but still clean!!!
Jan 23, 2017 at 3:23 pm
TheThailandLife says
I'm afraid I can't answer the last part of your question :)
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Cassandra says
I was wondering where the Ferry (Royal passenger Liner) From pattaya TO hua hin is going from? Is it Bali Hai pier? And which times?
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Mia says
We were told to come at 8am todsy as our tickets were booked so on arrival to the same pier this morning only there was no boat or sign of staff no warning no notification apparently it can also leave from another pier but we were not informed of any difference
Just nothing and no one ?
Jan 09, 2017 at 9:03 am
Peter Koha says
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Walter Breymann says
If this is the case, I would try that ferry too one day.
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Wil Ko says
however it makes you wonder about the general ethics of a company that is prepared to put out what appears to be a rather misleading video.........
If they compromise on that, what else will they compromise on? Safety? certainly not on price!
Dec 28, 2016 at 5:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Klaus d voelz says
The answer for the travel time shown on my calulator is 2 hours 43 minutes. It is not 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Some please take note of this.
Dec 25, 2016 at 11:10 am
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Mick says
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Pellets says
Speed is supposed to be up to 37 knots.
2 hours in 37 knots makes 137 km, total travelling distance 113 km...
1 hour 40 mins would be pretty close, in "normal" weather conditions!
Jan 28, 2017 at 1:13 pm
boonma says
Thank you
Dec 19, 2016 at 8:02 pm
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Ken F says
Still, I don’t imagine that I will be taking this new ferry anytime soon. For one thing I get seasick very easily, and once sick it can sometimes take me half a day or more to completely recover. I’ve never had any trouble with short ferry rides in Thailand of course, but I really don’t think I could risk a two-hour long trip over possibly very choppy water - that is, unless the ferry is a hydrofoil (very doubtful).
Then there is the matter of price. 1200 baht for a one-way ticket on this ferry is a whopping 2.5 times more than what it would cost you to take a Supercat Ferry one-way for an equal distance in the Philippines. Furthermore you get a substantial discount on round trip ferry ticket in the Philippines. Anyway, this new ferry service just seems like a huge rip-off to me and I personally don’t care for being ripped off.
Nov 22, 2016 at 7:32 am
TheThailandLife says
I hear you on the price. And it annoys me why the state couldn't stump up the cash for a new boat and get this off the ground with reasonable ticket prices that are also affordable to locals. Because it's a private firm, they want to make their money back on the vessels quickly and turn a big profit too.
Clearly this is being aimed at the "quality tourist", as they put it, and families.
I personally think they will need to rethink the pricing. People are happy to pay a bit more for convenience, but people aren't stupid either. A family of 4 could fly to Chiang Mai for less than the cost of taking the boat from Pattaya to Hua Hin. Or am I being naive? Perhaps the plan is to pre-sell bundles of tickets to Chinese tour companies and cash in that way.
Nov 22, 2016 at 11:36 am
Ken F says
their numbers only really exploded after I left Thailand – but this route would be perfect for the tour bus type of tourist as they like to cram as many destinations as possible into one trip.
Nov 23, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Ian says
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