Sunday, December 18, 2011

Chumphon (ชุมพร)

chumphon ,South  Thailand vacations

We can say that Chumphon is the frontier city to the other south Thailand region, since the province is located in the most upper part of the Southern region and approximately 470 kilometers from Bangkok. To the north is Prachuap Khiri Khan province , Hua Hin beach is well known for tourism and to the south is Surat Thani which famous for Samui island. The west of Chumphon borders with Myanmar and the east lies 222 kilometer long beaches.

Chumphon has several natural attractions both inland and  coastline , including islands,  beaches , mountains  and natural parks which have been untouched by tourists.

Some visitors made a short stop in Chumphon before travelling on to Koh Tao or Koh Samui, but I can say that they miss one of the most peace province in south Thailand.

chumphon,  south Thailand vacations 



Weather in Chumphon
Raining season in Chumphon is relatively long, last from May to November. The temperature is not too high in summer and not too low in winter as well.

Travel to Chumphon

By air. You can use cheap Thai airlines Solar air service daily. One way price 2800 baht . Route Bangkok – Chumphon 09.45-11.10 and route Chumphon- Bangkok 14.00-15.15.

By bus. The visitor can use the transport company bus no 990 depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)
Bangkok – Chumphon depart 21.30 pm.
Chumphon – Bangkok depart 20.00 pm
Traveling time approximately 8 hr.Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490

However, there are Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Chumphon. Please contact customer service for more detail. Suwannatee Tour 02-8946066-7, Chokanan tour 02-8946300-2

By train. Using train from Hua Lamphong Station to Chumphon train station spends time from 6.50 hr- 9.12 hr depend on type of train. Check time and price on table below. Or download train time table

train from Hua Lamphong Station to Chumphon
 Train time table
 
Rapid train ( time approximately 9.12 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 580 baht
lower bed 650 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 400 baht
Lower bed 450 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 300 baht

Special express train ( time approximately 6.50 hr.) 

Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 1034 baht
lower bed 1234 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 680 baht
lower bed 770 baht

Express train ( time approximately 7.10 hr.)

Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 994 baht
lower bed 1194 baht 

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 620 baht
lower bed 690 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 340 baht

information : www.railway.co.th

By self driving  use Phet Kasem Road ( high way no4) approximately 6 hour. The information about Thai car hire.

 

Chumphon ( Place to visit )

Chumphon ( Chumphon hotels )

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