Phetchaburi & Hua Hin Railway Getaway

Take the Southern Line train to the historic city of Phetchaburi, pass through Cha-am to Hua Hin, and explore the cave pavilion of Khao Sam Roi Yot.

An easy getaway from Bangkok using the Southern Line railway and short-distance private transfers. Climb to Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang) and explore Khao Luang Cave in Phetchaburi, visit the teakwood Mrigadayavan Palace in Cha-am, stay by the beach in Hua Hin, and take a day trip to Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot. This itinerary skips the typical tourist theme parks to focus on royal heritage and coastal scenery. Perfect for seniors, couples, and weekend travelers.

Phraya Nakhon Cave gets the best light before noon; trails can be slippery during the rainy season.

Day by day

Day 1 · Train to Phetchaburi

Phetchaburi Old Town（Wat Yai Suwannaram、Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Phetchaburi、Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang)）

Take the Southern Line train from Bangkok to Phetchaburi (approx. 3 hours), then take a taxi to the old town (approx. 10 minutes).

Khao Wang has a cable car. Watch out for the numerous monkeys on the hill and keep your belongings secure.

Stay: Riverside Old Town

Day 2 · Khao Luang Cave to Hua Hin

Phetchaburi Old Town（Tham Khao Luang） → Cha-am（Mrigadayavan Palace） → Hua Hin（Hua Hin Railway Station）

Take a taxi to Khao Luang Cave in the morning (approx. 15 minutes), then take a train or private transfer to Cha-am and Hua Hin (approx. 1 hour).

Mrigadayavan Palace is closed on Wednesdays; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter.

Stay: Southern Beachfront (Around Cicada Market)

Day 3 · Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot

Hua Hin（Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park / Phraya Nakhon Cave、Cicada Market）

Take a private transfer south from Hua Hin (approx. 1 hour), hike to the cave (approx. 1 hour), and return to town in the evening.

Cicada Market is mostly open Friday to Sunday; check your dates.

Stay: Southern Beachfront (Around Cicada Market)

Day 4 · Hua Hin Beach & Return to Bangkok

Hua Hin（Khao Takiab / Wat Khao Takiap、Hua Hin Beach）

Walk or take a taxi to the beach and Khao Takiab in the morning, then take the train back to Bangkok in the afternoon (approx. 3.5–4.5 hours).