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Getting local buses to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal.
How to go to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal(Bor-kor-Sor Sai Tai Mai) by local buses.
This is the cheapest option to travel extensively and stretch your budget.
Every local buses heading to Sai Tai Mai has to pass through the Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road Bridge across the Chao Phraya River.So ensure you wait for the bus at the right direction as some came inbound whereas you are heading out.But don't worry,just say 'Sai Tai Mai'when you hopped into the bus.
Bus 19:Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace
Bus 28:Morchit (Northern Bus Terminal)-Chatuchak Park-Victory Monument.
Bus 30:Thammasat University Sanam Luang
Bus 40:Ekkamai(Eastern Bus Station)-ThongLor-Nana-Asoke-Ploencit-Hualampong-Yaowarat(Chinatown)
Bus 79:Democarcy Monument
Bus 124:Thammasat University Sanam Luang
Bus 146:Future Park Mall bang Khae
Bus 149:Ekkamai-Klong Toei-Lumpini-Embassy Australia
Bus 159:MorChit-Victory Monument-HuaLampong(Train station)-Yaaworat(Chinatown)-Democray Monument-sanam Luang
Bus 170:Morchit(Northern Bus terminal)
Bus 174:The Mall Ramkamhaeng
Bus 201:Victory-Democracy-Sanam Luang-Ratchadamnoen Road
Bus 511:On Nut-Ekkamai-Nana-Thonglor-Ploenchit-Central World-Panthip Plaza-Democray
Bus 542:Victory Monument-Suan Chitralada
Bus 507:Paknam-On Nut-Samsen-Rama IV Road-across the road from Hua Lampong Train Sation-Yaowarat(Chinatown)-Grand Palace
Bangkok-Pattalung-Hatyai-Padang Besar.
Padang Besar is near the Malaysian border which is nearest to the jetty to Langkawi Island.
The following rows of ticketing booth were at the section near an escalator to the upper level food court,
Bang Phli Yai-Bang Pakang-Amata Chaloem Thai-Chon Buri
Big C Nakhon Pathom-Nong Pho-Bang Phae-Ban Singh
Bangkok-Kamphaeng Saen-Dan Chang-Ban Rai
Nong Mom-Sriracha-laem Chabang
Bangkok-Sri Prachan-Sam chuk-Tha Chang
Bangkok-Kui Buri-Prachuap Khiri Khan
Bangkok-Cha'am-Hua Hin-Pranburi
Bangkok-Phetchaburi
Bangkok-Pattaya
Bangkok-Rayong
Bangkok-Bang Sapan
This is a government bus--blue stripes lining.
Also available Buses To: Kanchanaburi---Baht110 (2hours)
Buy ticket near the open air entrance platform.
Took this bus to Betong near the Malaysia Border.
My plan was to head for Haadyai but since the bus only leave at 4:00pm took this Yala-Betong Route at 2:30pm instead.
This is a private company bus with the orange body.
YALA SITUATION:many security barriers along the stretch with army personnells in full gear manning the area including schools.
BETONG:songteaw(jeepney) to immigration border 30Baht standard rate.
Malaysian bus Betong to Ipoh waiting inside the border,time 11:30am Fares:RM19.00 stopped at new Ipoh bus terminal and continue to old bus terminal.
Bus name:Perak Roadways Bhd,maroon colour bus Daily bus schedule:From Ipoh 08:00 and 10:00am ,return from Betong border 12:30noon and 15:30hrs only.
Travelers heading for Cameron Highlands will have to get buses at the old terminal beside the Ipoh Railway Station.
Bangkok-Chumphon Bus with the bus drivers and conductors dressed in uniform similar to airline flight staff.
The fares Bangkok-Betong was Baht745 and from this travel experience,realized that passengers could disembark at any point along the travel route.Foreigners required to present passport while booking.
Stations where they stop to pick passengers to fill empty seats:HuaHin,Chumphon,Hatyai.
At Haadyai stopover which was bout 6:00am the next day most of the passengers disembark.Just wonder why the counter in Bangkok reluctant to sell me this option and require me to wait for the 4:00pm departure bus.Bangkok To Haadyai fares is Baht747
Thai Transport Company also has long distance cross border route to
1)Vientiane(Laos)-depart20:00 return18:00 10 hours(Baht900)
2)Pakse (Laos)-depart 21:00 return:16:00 11half hour(Baht900)
This is the cheapest option to travel extensively and stretch your budget.
Every local buses heading to Sai Tai Mai has to pass through the Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road Bridge across the Chao Phraya River.So ensure you wait for the bus at the right direction as some came inbound whereas you are heading out.But don't worry,just say 'Sai Tai Mai'when you hopped into the bus.
Bus 19:Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace
Bus 28:Morchit (Northern Bus Terminal)-Chatuchak Park-Victory Monument.
Bus 30:Thammasat University Sanam Luang
Bus 40:Ekkamai(Eastern Bus Station)-ThongLor-Nana-Asoke-Ploencit-Hualampong-Yaowarat(Chinatown)
Bus 79:Democarcy Monument
Bus 124:Thammasat University Sanam Luang
Bus 146:Future Park Mall bang Khae
Bus 149:Ekkamai-Klong Toei-Lumpini-Embassy Australia
Bus 159:MorChit-Victory Monument-HuaLampong(Train station)-Yaaworat(Chinatown)-Democray Monument-sanam Luang
Bus 170:Morchit(Northern Bus terminal)
Bus 174:The Mall Ramkamhaeng
Bus 201:Victory-Democracy-Sanam Luang-Ratchadamnoen Road
Bus 511:On Nut-Ekkamai-Nana-Thonglor-Ploenchit-Central World-Panthip Plaza-Democray
Bus 542:Victory Monument-Suan Chitralada
Bus 507:Paknam-On Nut-Samsen-Rama IV Road-across the road from Hua Lampong Train Sation-Yaowarat(Chinatown)-Grand Palace
Bangkok-Pattalung-Hatyai-Padang Besar.
Padang Besar is near the Malaysian border which is nearest to the jetty to Langkawi Island.
Bang Phli Yai-Bang Pakang-Amata Chaloem Thai-Chon Buri
Big C Nakhon Pathom-Nong Pho-Bang Phae-Ban Singh
Bangkok-Kamphaeng Saen-Dan Chang-Ban Rai
Nong Mom-Sriracha-laem Chabang
Bangkok-Sri Prachan-Sam chuk-Tha Chang
Bangkok-Kui Buri-Prachuap Khiri Khan
Bangkok-Cha'am-Hua Hin-Pranburi
Bangkok-Phetchaburi
Bangkok-Pattaya
Bangkok-Rayong
Bangkok-Bang Sapan
This is a government bus--blue stripes lining.
Also available Buses To: Kanchanaburi---Baht110 (2hours)
Buy ticket near the open air entrance platform.
Took this bus to Betong near the Malaysia Border.
My plan was to head for Haadyai but since the bus only leave at 4:00pm took this Yala-Betong Route at 2:30pm instead.
This is a private company bus with the orange body.
YALA SITUATION:many security barriers along the stretch with army personnells in full gear manning the area including schools.
BETONG:songteaw(jeepney) to immigration border 30Baht standard rate.
Malaysian bus Betong to Ipoh waiting inside the border,time 11:30am Fares:RM19.00 stopped at new Ipoh bus terminal and continue to old bus terminal.
Bus name:Perak Roadways Bhd,maroon colour bus Daily bus schedule:From Ipoh 08:00 and 10:00am ,return from Betong border 12:30noon and 15:30hrs only.
Travelers heading for Cameron Highlands will have to get buses at the old terminal beside the Ipoh Railway Station.
Bangkok-Chumphon Bus with the bus drivers and conductors dressed in uniform similar to airline flight staff.
Stations where they stop to pick passengers to fill empty seats:HuaHin,Chumphon,Hatyai.
At Haadyai stopover which was bout 6:00am the next day most of the passengers disembark.Just wonder why the counter in Bangkok reluctant to sell me this option and require me to wait for the 4:00pm departure bus.Bangkok To Haadyai fares is Baht747
Thai Transport Company also has long distance cross border route to
1)Vientiane(Laos)-depart20:00 return18:00 10 hours(Baht900)
2)Pakse (Laos)-depart 21:00 return:16:00 11half hour(Baht900)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal timetable
The bus terminal distances are:
1)Pratunam(14km)
2)Khao San Road(10km)
3)Victory Monument(13km)
4)Silom(18km)
5)Sukhumvit(18km)
6)Yaowarat-Chinatown(13km)
7)Don Mueang (30km)
8)Survanabhumi Int'l Airport(42km)
9)Paknam(23km)
The shopping mall beside the terminal is known as SC Plaza and travelers need to go by escalator to the 3rd floor where the ticketing booth of various companies were located.
The SC Plaza has been recently refurbished and hardly can one loiter around to spend an overnight within the vicinity.
The first ticketing counter that you'll see at the first corner is operated by the Thai Transport Company Limited(Call Center Number:1490)
Bus Ticket Online
There were about eight categories of buses from high premium(24 seater) to the low end(55 seater)
Long distance buses in Thailand are very comfortable with their efficient drivers and service orientated bus conductors.Buses were most mostly new and being replaced upon expiry of certain time period of service.
One important note here is you need to carry along a neck rest as the ergonmics of the bus seat support more for the head.
VIP.-1st: class- 24 seats.with reclination 135 degrees.
Food and soft drink included.
VIP.-1st class lower+upper floor 32 seats 135 degrees.reclination.
Food and drink included,
Aircond 1st class 32 seats.125 degrees. reclination
Food and drink included.
Aircond 1st class 40 seats. reclination 125 degrees
Food and drink included.
Aircond upper +lower floor 40 seats. reclination 125 degrees.
Air-conditioned first floor (second floor): 50 seats. reclineation 125 degrees.
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Aircond , 55 seats.reclineation 125 degrees.
Air, 2nd. class 46 seats. and 32 seats. with reclineation 125 degrees..
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Late arrival at Ekamai Bus Terminal.
The Ekamai Bus Terminal also known as the Eastern Bus Station is located at Sukhumvit Road which is also next to the Ekamai Skytrain Station.
There was a Chinese Warrior God or "Kuan Kong" altar guarding at the main entrance to the ticketing counters.
It was still raining heavily closed to midnight when I reached the terminal on the 6:00pm bus from Trat town.
It would be pointless to hunt for a guesthouse at this hour of the day so I decided to spend my night at the bus station.
The main waiting hall seats were limited and fully occupied with some local travellers waiting to catch an early bus for the following day.
Behind the main hall were the buses platforms and some of the snack stalls were already closed.There were comfortable long concrete benches that allowed me to stretch my aching body and had a short nap.
As early as 3:00am some of the night buses have arrived and a ticketing conductor will be moving around asking for our destination.
On display near the ticketing booths were the destinations covered and the bus fares.
1) Panomsarakam--115/122 baht
2) Chantaburi--212/235 baht
3) BanKai -Banlanmapim--200/223 baht
4) Banphe--178/196 baht (3:30am till 20:30)
5) Samyan - Banlanmapim--200/223 baht
6) Klaeng--167/201 baht
7) Trat--275/317 baht
8) LaemNgop--286/331 baht
9) Laem Chabang--108/115 baht
10) Khoaminson-Sakhew--184/203 baht
6) Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn,Soi 57 Tel:+66 (0) 2 714 0703 superior room 920 Baht
7) PTICL Guesthouse,Soi 34 near Thonglor Skytrain station--Dorm from USD18
There was a Chinese Warrior God or "Kuan Kong" altar guarding at the main entrance to the ticketing counters.
It was still raining heavily closed to midnight when I reached the terminal on the 6:00pm bus from Trat town.
It would be pointless to hunt for a guesthouse at this hour of the day so I decided to spend my night at the bus station.
The main waiting hall seats were limited and fully occupied with some local travellers waiting to catch an early bus for the following day.
Behind the main hall were the buses platforms and some of the snack stalls were already closed.There were comfortable long concrete benches that allowed me to stretch my aching body and had a short nap.
As early as 3:00am some of the night buses have arrived and a ticketing conductor will be moving around asking for our destination.
On display near the ticketing booths were the destinations covered and the bus fares.
1) Panomsarakam--115/122 baht
2) Chantaburi--212/235 baht
3) BanKai -Banlanmapim--200/223 baht
4) Banphe--178/196 baht (3:30am till 20:30)
5) Samyan - Banlanmapim--200/223 baht
6) Klaeng--167/201 baht
7) Trat--275/317 baht
8) LaemNgop--286/331 baht
9) Laem Chabang--108/115 baht
10) Khoaminson-Sakhew--184/203 baht
11) Pattaya--128/136 baht
12) Chachoengsao--83/87 baht
13) Bangsan--85/87 baht
14) Sri Racha--99/104 baht
15) Sattathip--149/161 baht.
The earliest bus is to Ban Phe which start at 3:30am.
Ban Phe is in Rayong province and most travellers used the pier in town for a 40 minutes ferry ride to Koh Samet island which is just 7 km off the mainland.
Buses to Laem Chabang in Chonburi Province start at 5:30am till 9:00pm.
The home of Thailand's largest port. To Trat town for onward journey to Ko Chang,bus service start at 6:00 am. till 11:00pm
To LaemNgop pier near Trat,only three times,6:30am,2:45pm and last at 8:45pm. Most of the other buses start at 6:00am.
Bus to Rongkluea Market,a border town near the Cambodian border with Poipet which is 230 km from Bangkok.
The bus will stop right near the border.
At Survanarbumi airport there are also direct Rong Kluea buses.
Rongkluea or Baan Klong Leuk Border Market is in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo Province.
This is a very huge market of recycled, used and new clothings, sneakers,shoes.electronics and many other kind of wares.
In front of the 7-11 convenience store just beside the bus station is a stall selling fried noodles called "mee krob" priced at Baht 30.
It tasted a bit saltish and sour.There were no meat involved and it's completely vegetarian.
A pleasant Thai snack and appetizer for night supper.
The Sukhumvit Road area is one of Bangkok's most exciting place for nightlife.
There were many restaurants,clubs,bars,discos and lots of leisure time activities to enjoy.It was still bustling with activities even till the wee hours in the morning.
Sukhumvit Road is also regarded as the longest road in the world stretching nearly 400km starting near Phloen Chit Road and continuing near the coastal area till Trat Province.
Four main upmost distinctive entertainment areas are Nana especially among the Sois(sidelane),Asoke,Emporium and Thonglor.
Guesthouses around here I have in mind were:
1) Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse--dorm about USD9
2) Soi 1 Guesthouse just behind Bumugrad Hospital---air cond dorm.
3) Sri Guesthouse,Soi 38---Tel: +66 (0) 23 811 309 Room from 450 baht
4) Na Na Chart Sukhumvit 25--Tel:662 259 6908 Dorm 390 Baht
5) DPelican Inn Guesthouse,Soi 22 near Windsor Tower--Tel: +66( (0) 663 5794 Room 900 Baht12) Chachoengsao--83/87 baht
13) Bangsan--85/87 baht
14) Sri Racha--99/104 baht
15) Sattathip--149/161 baht.
The earliest bus is to Ban Phe which start at 3:30am.
Ban Phe is in Rayong province and most travellers used the pier in town for a 40 minutes ferry ride to Koh Samet island which is just 7 km off the mainland.
Buses to Laem Chabang in Chonburi Province start at 5:30am till 9:00pm.
The home of Thailand's largest port. To Trat town for onward journey to Ko Chang,bus service start at 6:00 am. till 11:00pm
To LaemNgop pier near Trat,only three times,6:30am,2:45pm and last at 8:45pm. Most of the other buses start at 6:00am.
The bus will stop right near the border.
At Survanarbumi airport there are also direct Rong Kluea buses.
Rongkluea or Baan Klong Leuk Border Market is in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo Province.
This is a very huge market of recycled, used and new clothings, sneakers,shoes.electronics and many other kind of wares.
In front of the 7-11 convenience store just beside the bus station is a stall selling fried noodles called "mee krob" priced at Baht 30.
It tasted a bit saltish and sour.There were no meat involved and it's completely vegetarian.
A pleasant Thai snack and appetizer for night supper.
The Sukhumvit Road area is one of Bangkok's most exciting place for nightlife.
There were many restaurants,clubs,bars,discos and lots of leisure time activities to enjoy.It was still bustling with activities even till the wee hours in the morning.
Sukhumvit Road is also regarded as the longest road in the world stretching nearly 400km starting near Phloen Chit Road and continuing near the coastal area till Trat Province.
Four main upmost distinctive entertainment areas are Nana especially among the Sois(sidelane),Asoke,Emporium and Thonglor.
Guesthouses around here I have in mind were:
1) Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse--dorm about USD9
2) Soi 1 Guesthouse just behind Bumugrad Hospital---air cond dorm.
3) Sri Guesthouse,Soi 38---Tel: +66 (0) 23 811 309 Room from 450 baht
4) Na Na Chart Sukhumvit 25--Tel:662 259 6908 Dorm 390 Baht
6) Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn,Soi 57 Tel:+66 (0) 2 714 0703 superior room 920 Baht
7) PTICL Guesthouse,Soi 34 near Thonglor Skytrain station--Dorm from USD18
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