Going from Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)? CABHUAHIN picks you up at your door in Hua Hin and drives you straight to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier) in a private air-conditioned car. The trip is about 650 km and takes around 8 h 30 min without long stops. One fixed price per car, not per person.
Koh Tapu, the nail-shaped limestone pillar rising from Phang Nga Bay beside Khao Phing Kan, became world-famous after the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. It lies in Ao Phang Nga National Park and is reached by longtail boat from Surakul pier or other Phang Nga piers, weaving past mangroves and towering karsts.
Our driver picks you up anywhere in Hua Hin, drives the route below and waits if you book a return. Fixed price per car, tolls and fuel included.
Good to know
- 01Set out early to beat tour groups arriving from Phuket.
- 02You land on Khao Phing Kan; Koh Tapu itself is off-limits.
- 03Seas can be choppier from May to October; check weather.
Route · 650 km
Route Hua Hin → James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier), step by step
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Hua Hin
Pick-up in Hua Hin (hotel, condo, villa, airport, station)
- 30 km
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Kui Buri
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Prachuap Khiri Khan
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Ban Krut
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Bang Saphan (Koh Talu)
via Hwy 4 / Rd 3169
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Chumphon
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Surat Thani
via Hwy 41
- 560 km
Khao Sok National Park
via Hwy 401
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Takua Pa
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- 640 km
Phang Nga
via Hwy 4
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James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)
via Rd 4144 → Surakul Pier · Drop-off at your address
Distances are counted from Hua Hin town. The driver may change the road for traffic, roadworks or weather; the price stays the same.
Price Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier) by vehicle
Taxi sedan
Toyota Vios / Honda City · 3 passengers · 2 bags
฿5,200
Private sedan
Toyota Corolla Altis / Camry · 3 passengers · 3 bags
฿5,300
SUV 7-seat
Toyota Fortuner / Innova · 6 passengers · 4 bags
฿6,400
VIP Van
Toyota Commuter VIP · 10 passengers · 8 bags
฿8,000
Alphard Luxury
Toyota Alphard · 5 passengers · 4 bags
฿19,900
one way · per car · THB
Questions about Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)?+
A private car from Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier) starts at 5,200 THB one way per car, with fuel and tolls included.
How long is the drive from Hua Hin to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)?+
The road distance is about 650 km, around 8 h 30 min of driving. Allow more time on Friday and holiday traffic.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. The same fixed price applies whether you travel alone or with the full number of seats.
Can I stop on the way to James Bond Island (Koh Tapu, via Surakul Pier)?+
Yes. Toilet and food stops are free. Ask your driver for a short photo stop on the way.
How do I book?+
Press BOOKNOW, tell us the pick-up place in Hua Hin, date, time and number of passengers. We confirm quickly.
