Bangkok City, Thailand
Tuk tuk in Thailand

 

Bus to Bangkok is the most popular bus service in Thailand. This is probably because Bangkok the capital city and the most populous in Thailand. Taking bus to Bangkok is more comfortable and the price is more affordable. Bangkok is also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep in Thai. There are many of Buddhist Temples in Bangkok that you can visit. Food also is another highlight in Bangkok especially their taste of Tomyum. Moreover, you can catch a tuk tuk (trishaw in Thai) along the bustling Chinatown or take a long tail boat through floating markets. The nightlife in Bangkok also has attracted many of tourists from all over the world. Now it is more convenient to book the bus tickets at BusOnlineTicket.co.th with instant confirmation.

Popular Bus to Bangkok

    • Chiang Mai to Bangkok

      Bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is an important transportation to connect the two largest cities in Thailand. It is easy and comfortable enough even though it will be a long journey for the passengers. The trick for taking bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok seems to be taking the overnight bus, so that you do not spend so much time on the road.

      The bus fare is ranging from THB488-THB759 depending on the coach type. The first bus will leave early in the morning at 10.00AM and the last bus will leave at 9.50PM. The trip duration for bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes about 11 hours depending on traffic and weather condition on the departure day. The bus will have a few stops for food and toilet. The bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok will depart at Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal or Chiang Mai Bus Terminal. The arrival points include Bangkok Morchit Bus Terminal, Sombat Tour Vibhavadi Office or Bangkok Sombat Tour Vibhavadi Bus Station, depends on the choice of bus operator.

    • Hat Yai to Bangkok

      The bus from Hat Yai to Bangkok is one of the most popular bus routes for locals and tourists. The bus fare from Hat Yai to Bangkok is ranging from THB643-THB1,000 depending on the coach type. Please note that in the market there are three types of coaches deployed for Hatyai to Bangkok, namely 38 seater express bus, 32 seater VIP bus and 24 seater VIP bus.

      The first bus that leaves Hat Yai for Bangkok is at 8.00AM and the last bus is at 8.00PM. In between, there are a numbers of other schedules which provide the departure flexibility to passengers. All coaches from Hatyai to Bangkok terminate at Bangkok Southern bus station. The trip duration for bus and van from Hatyai to Bangkok takes about 13 hours, depending on the traffic condition.

    • Krabi to Bangkok

      Bus from Krabi to Bangkok is an important bus service in Krabi Taladkao Bus Terminal, known as Krabi Bus Terminal. Practically, there is no train service from Krabi to Bangkok because Krabi does not have train station. Meanwhile, the nearest station is at Surat Thani Station where you can take the train to Bangkok. Hence, it is inconvenient to take train travelling from Krabi to Bangkok because it requires shuttle service from Krabi to Surat Thani and train service from Surat Thani to Bangkok.

      The bus ticket price from Krabi to Bangkok is ranging from THB587-THB862, depending on the operator and the coach type. Please note that there are only two bus trips daily. The first bus will leave from Krabi to Bangkok at 8.20AM and the last bus will leave at 5.20PM. The trip duration for bus from Krabi to Bangkok is around 13-14 hours, depending on the traffic condition.

    • Phuket to Bangkok

      The bus ticket from Phuket to Bangkok is ranging from THB587-THB913 depending on the coach type. The trip duration from Phuket to Bangkok by bus is around 14 hours depending on the traffic condition. With this long distance journey, money spent on higher bus fare VIP24 coach is worthwhile because passengers can sleep through the journey comfortably with more spacious seat. The first bus that leaves Phuket for Bangkok is early in the morning at 6.30AM and the last bus leaves at 7.00PM. The bus from Phuket to Bangkok departs at Phuket Bus Terminal and will arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal (Baromrajchonnee Road).

      Please note that Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is for the long distance buses, located around 8km to the north from the town centre. If you are from the town centre, you can get there by local transport from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in Phang Nga Road.

    • Pattaya to Bangkok

      Bus from Pattaya to Bangkok is the most frequent bus route in Thailand. Many people would choose to take train from Pattaya to Bangkok, however, bus is considerably faster than train because bus does not stop over at many places.

      Bell Travel Service is the only bus company offering bus service from Pattaya to Bangkok. The bus fare is ranging from THB250-THB395 depending on the coach type. The first bus that leaves Pattaya for Bangkok is early in the morning at 6.00AM and the last bus will leave at 7.00PM. The trip duration from Pattaya to Bangkok by bus is around 3 hours depending on the traffic and weather condition on the departure day.

      Apart from that, bus from Pattaya to Bangkok also offers convenient pick up and drop off point for their passengers. The bus will pick up the passengers from Pattaya hotels in areas of Naklua, North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Phratamnark Hill, and Jomtien. Please note that certain areas are required to top up additional THB100 per passenger. The arrival point for this bus service is at Suvarnabhumi Aiport in Bangkok.

    • Ranong to Bangkok

Bus from Ranong to Bangkok is an important budget transport connecting Ranong and Bangkok. There is no direct train service from Ranong to Bangkok. To take train, passengers would have to travel to the nearest train station located in Chumphon before transferring to train from Chumphon to Bangkok. Hence, taking the bus from Ranong to Bangkok is more convenient and cost saving.

The bus ticket from Ranong to Bangkok ranges from THB403-THB627 depending on the coach type. The first bus that leaves Ranong for Bangkok is early in the morning at 7.30AM and the last bus will leave at 8.20PM. The trip duration from Ranong to Bangkok by bus is around 9 to 10 hours depending on the traffic condition. The bus from Ranong to Bangkok will depart at Choke Anan Tour Office at Amphoe Mueang or Ranong Bus Terminal and will arrive at Southern Bangkok Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2).

Pick-up and Drop-off Points for the Bus to Bangkok

Although there are several drop-off spots in Bangkok, most express buses will make pick ups and drop offs at these locations:

  • Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
  • Southern Bangkok Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal (Baromrajchonnee Road)
  • Bangkok Morchit Bus Terminal

Bangkok Bus Terminals

    • Mo Chit Bus Terminal or Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal

      Mo Chit Bus Terminal or Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal; also known as Chatuchak Bus Terminal, is the biggest bus station in Bangkok. It mainly serves express buses going back and forth to the Northern part of Thailand such as Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai. Therefore, Mo Chit Bus Terminal is also called Northern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. The bus station is located just a few minutes away from Mo Chit BTS Skytrain Station

    • Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal

      Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal, also known as Ekkamai Bus Station is located along the Sukhumvit Road in Phra Khanong District. The bus station serves express bus services to many destinations in the Eastern provinces of Thailand such as Khon Kaen, Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani.

    • Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (Sai Tai Mai)

Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, also known as Sai Tai Mai by the locals. It is Located on Bangkok’s far western fringe. Sai Tai Mai Terminal is the place to catch buses to the southern and western regions of Thailand such as Hat Yai, Surat Thani, Chumphon and Phuket.

Famous Hot Spots in Bangkok

Bangkok is also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai. It is a unique place that is well known as a travel hub, a medical center and a shopping haven in Thailand. There are many popular places to visit in Bangkok, Thailand:

  • Floating Market

    The Floating Market in BangkokThailand
    The food sold on the boat

    There are five floating markets in Bangkok, Thailand:

    1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – The biggest and most famous floating market in Thailand. The location is just around 100km from Bangkok. It is opens from 8.00AM-12.00PM. A traditional boat costs around THB1,200 per person and the boat can easily fit around 6-8 passengers. Along the route there are various souvenirs, handicraft vendors, stalls and food outlets to enjoy.
    2. Amphawa Floating Market – Amphawa is a nice place surrounded by rivers. The floating market is run by some local people selling local dishes on their boat. There are many shops in the village selling food and clothes. However, it is open only on weekend starting from Friday at 5.00PM.
    3. Taling Chan Floating Market – It is a convenient place in Bangkok but there are less to see at the market as there are not more than 10 boats in operation/business and most of them sell food. It is opens from Saturday until Sunday at 8.00AM-4.00PM.
    4. Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market – It is one of the three floating markets located close to Bangkok. The price could vary between THB100-THB4000 for the basic tour. The boats are fun and the scenery is beautiful. The majority of the food and wares is sold alongside the Khlong in a market space rather than on the water.
    5. Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market – Getting here by cab is the easiest but there is an option of taking a ferry from Bang Na and hop onto a motorbike for a different experience. There are many restaurants and shops at the market. They are mostly high quality products with reasonable prices.

  • Chatuchak Weekend Market

    Chatuchak Weekend Market is a must visit on weekend and one of the largest markets with cheap items. It is a one-stop for all and you can shop the whole day with plenty options of clothes, foods and souvenirs. There is also a park called Chatuchak Park nearby. If you get exhausted and want to relax a bit, then you can go to the park and enjoy the relaxing view.

  • MBK Shopping Center Bangkok

    MBK Center is also known as Mahboonkrong which is a large well-known shopping centre in Bangkok. There are lots to see and do here from the inexpensive souvenirs to the more fashionable stores. One will find almost everything like clothes, shoes, electronic goods, restaurants, money changers and even a cinema hall. There is also an exhibition centre nearby at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), which is located across the MBK centre. The entrance is free.

  • Pratunam Market

    Pratunam Market is a very crowded place located in the center of Bangkok city, Thailand. It is open early in the morning starting from 5.00AM. There are many varieties of clothing mainly for ladies. The prices are very reasonable and certainly value for money. You will need to wear something light and avoid from bringing young children because they will find it very uncomfortable being in the large number of crowd. You can also visit Platinum Fashion Mall which is a few minutes walk away from the Pratunam Market.

  • Wat Arun

    Wat Arun is also known as the Temple of Dawn, which is located next to the Chao Phraya River where you can take ferry to take a tour around Bangkok. There are a lot of stories behind all the remains of the old temples. The queue was not long at all to get in and the cost of the admission fee is at a very reasonable price of THB50. Please note that you need to cover your knees and shoulders to get in. You can bring your own sarong or you have to rent one.

Other famous hot spots include Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw, Chinatown (Yaowarat), Wat Pho, Chao Phraya River & Waterways, Khao San Road, Soi Cowboy, Jim Thompson’s House and more.

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