Going from Hua Hin to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)? CABHUAHIN picks you up at your door in Hua Hin and drives you straight to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) in a private air-conditioned car. The trip is about 805 km and takes around 10 h 30 min without long stops. One fixed price per car, not per person.
The Red Lotus Sea is on Nong Han Kumphawapi lake, about 45 km from Udon Thani town, where pink-red water lilies carpet the water as far as the eye can see. Visitors take local community boats out into the middle of the blooms. The best time is roughly December to February, and flowers are fully open from early morning until late morning.
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
- 01Arrive at sunrise; flowers start closing by late morning.
- 02There is no shade on the lake; bring a hat and sunscreen.
- 03A boat trip through the lotus takes about an hour.
Route · 805 km
Route Hua Hin → Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng), step by step
- 0 km
Hua Hin
Pick-up in Hua Hin (hotel, condo, villa, airport, station)
- 25 km
Cha-am
via Hwy 4 (Phetkasem)
- 65 km
Phetchaburi
via Hwy 4
- 95 km
Wang Manao Junction (Pak Tho)
via Hwy 4
- 125 km
Samut Songkhram
via Hwy 35 (Rama II)
- 160 km
Samut Sakhon
via Hwy 35
- 185 km
Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road
via Hwy 9
- 310 km
Saraburi
via Hwy 9 → Hwy 1 (Phahonyothin)
- 370 km
Pak Chong (Khao Yai)
via Hwy 2 (Mittraphap)
- 450 km
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)
via Hwy 2
- 640 km
Khon Kaen
via Hwy 2
- 760 km
Udon Thani
via Hwy 2
- 805 km
Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)
via Rd 2022 → Kumphawapi · 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 Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) by vehicle
Taxi sedan
Toyota Vios / Honda City · 3 passengers · 2 bags
฿6,300
Private sedan
Toyota Corolla Altis / Camry · 3 passengers · 3 bags
฿6,400
SUV 7-seat
Toyota Fortuner / Innova · 6 passengers · 4 bags
฿7,700
VIP Van
Toyota Commuter VIP · 10 passengers · 8 bags
฿9,600
Alphard Luxury
Toyota Alphard · 5 passengers · 4 bags
฿23,200
one way · per car · THB
Questions about Hua Hin to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
A private car from Hua Hin to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) starts at 6,300 THB one way per car, with fuel and tolls included.
How long is the drive from Hua Hin to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
The road distance is about 805 km, around 10 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 Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
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.
