Sananwan Beach is situated 7 kilometres south of Bang Saphan Noi, a sleepy little town on the east coast of Thailand 80 kilometres north of Chumpon. The area is one of the few remaining stretches of coastline untouched by tourism with seemingly endless stretches of deserted beach and picturesque fishing villages. About 5 kilometres offshore from Sananwan Beach is Koh Tahlu, an island famous for its idyllic scenery. |  |
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By car
A 5 to 6 hour drive (400km) from Bangkok by Highway #4 will take you to Bangsapan Yai from which you may follow driving directions. If you are driving from Hua Hin take Highway #4 south (200km). The driving distance from Chumphon is less than 100km heading north.
If you have just arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you may need a break before you carry on with your holiday. We welcome you to stay at Sananwan Palace - a guesthouse close to the airport, from where we offer a transfer by car to Sananwan Beach. |  |
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By train
There are two trains daily From Bangkok to Bang Saphan Noi railway station: #173 at 0:42 a.m. and #167 at 1:21 a.m. The other two trains make stop at Bang Saphan Noi. #255 and #177 from Thonburi arrive at 3:26 p.m. and 1:52 a.m.. Trains for Bangkok and Thonburi depart from Bang Saphan Noi at 8:09 a.m., 8:49 p.m, 9:56 p.m. and 10:49 p.m.. Motorbike taxis will take you from Bang Saphan Noi railway station to Sananwan Beach B&B. Please print driving directions for taxi drivers. Pick-up from the railway station in Bang Saphan Noi can be arranged in advance. Please call us at 08-18644615. |  |
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By bus
Regular bus departs from the New South Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Bang Saphan Noi travelling on Highway #4 (Petkasem Road). The journey takes about 6 hours and costs 350 baht. Buses from Bang Saphan Yai to Chumphon can take you to the railway station in Bang Saphan Noi where you can take a ride to Sananwan Beach B&B by motorbike taxi. Please print driving directions for taxi drivers. Pick-up at the railway station in Bang Saphan Noi can be arranged in advance. Please call us at 08-18644615. |  |
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