Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Transport Co. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.
Transport Co Popular Stations
The main stations covered by Transport Co’s buses include:
Pattani
Nong Bua Lam Phu
Chumphon Bus
Ban Klang
Surat Thani Bus Terminal
Buntharik Kindergarten
Phichit
Wang Kung
Thung Yai
Sisaket
Tha Sae
Rattanaburi
Muang Amnat Charoen
Trang Bus Terminal
Khokkloy
Nong Hi
Nakhon Phanom Bus Station
Bhumibol Dam
Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Nong Khai Bus Station
Ubon Ratchathani
Chom Thong
Phang Nga Bus Station
Tak
Laem Ngop Bus Station
Phrae
Mochit
Bua Khao Kuchinarai
Thalang
Non Sang
Ban Ta Khun
Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2
Nakhon Sawan
Hat Yai Bus Terminal
Thung Chang Bangchak
Sungai Kolok
Renu Nakhon
Mae Sai
Na Kae
Phatthalung Transport Station
Surin
Songkhla
Chiang Khong
Roi Et
Kamphaeng Phet
Mukdahan
Thoen
Huai Phueng
Southern Terminal Bangkok
Yala
Thung Song Bus Terminal
Chiang Khan
Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
Saen Tung
Lotus Market Pak Phanang
Ban Dan Lan Hoi
Hua Sai
Chiang Saen
Chiang Mai Arcade 2
Trat Bus Terminal
Lang Suan
Phayao
Ban Phaeng Transport Co
Yasothon
Lom Sak
Lampang Bus Station
Bueng Kan Bus Terminal
Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Terminal
Loeng Nok Tha
Sukhothai Historical Park
Chiang Kham Bus Terminal
Takua Pa
Tha Wang Noi bus station
Na Wang
Trakan Phuet Phon
Sukhothai
Khlong Lan
Wang Sa
Krabi Bus Terminal
Chanthaburi Bus Terminal
Tha Ton
Sai Yuan
Mae Sot
Public Transportation Center
Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2
That Phanom
Nam Yun
Sawankhalok
Phetchaburi
Sarachit
Satun Bus Station
Saraburi
Buriram
Khong Chiam
Uttaradit Bus Terminal
Lamphun
Nan Bus Terminal
Transport Co Top Destinations
Transport Co buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:
One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.
Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons
Pros of Bus Travel
Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.
Cons of Bus Travel
Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
PattaniNong Bua Lam PhuChumphon BusBan KlangSurat Thani Bus TerminalBuntharik KindergartenPhichitWang KungThung YaiSisaketTha SaeRattanaburiMuang Amnat CharoenTrang Bus TerminalKhokkloyNong HiNakhon Phanom Bus StationBhumibol DamPhuket Bus Terminal 2Nong Khai Bus StationUbon RatchathaniChom ThongPhang Nga Bus StationTakLaem Ngop Bus StationPhraeMochitBua Khao KuchinaraiThalangNon SangBan Ta KhunPhitsanulok Bus Terminal 2Nakhon SawanHat Yai Bus TerminalThung Chang BangchakSungai KolokRenu NakhonMae SaiNa KaePhatthalung Transport StationSurinSongkhlaChiang KhongRoi EtKamphaeng PhetMukdahanThoenHuai PhuengSouthern Terminal BangkokYalaThung Song Bus TerminalChiang KhanBus Terminal 2 Chiang RaiSaen TungLotus Market Pak PhanangBan Dan Lan HoiHua SaiChiang SaenChiang Mai Arcade 2Trat Bus TerminalLang SuanPhayaoBan Phaeng Transport CoYasothonLom SakLampang Bus StationBueng Kan Bus TerminalNakhon Si Thammarat Bus TerminalLoeng Nok ThaSukhothai Historical ParkChiang Kham Bus TerminalTakua PaTha Wang Noi bus stationNa WangTrakan Phuet PhonSukhothaiKhlong LanWang SaKrabi Bus TerminalChanthaburi Bus TerminalTha TonSai YuanMae SotPublic Transportation CenterSakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2That PhanomNam YunSawankhalokPhetchaburiSarachitSatun Bus StationSaraburiBuriramKhong ChiamUttaradit Bus TerminalLamphunNan Bus Terminal
Transport Co Company Reviews
L A
Lauren A
Easy to locate from bus terminal in Bangkok and was quite comfortable, we were given snacks and blankets along the way as well as a 30 minute stop for lunch time, however we did arrive 2 hours late into Phuket which was fine for us as we hadn’t pre booked a taxi or transfer, can’t fault it just a very long journey
Bus Express, Transport Co, Apr 8, 2024
H A
Harman A
Not a comfy bus. Did not arrive on time. Made a lot of stops on the way
Bus Express, Transport Co, Mar 15, 2024
N G
Nufar G
The AC wasn't working at first but the staff (who were very nice) stopped the bus a few times and brought a technician to fix it. The rest of the rode was pretty smooth, with a 30min stop for food. The AC is very strong, so bring something to cover up.
They also bring you a blanket, juice box and bread.
We didn't encounter too much traffic, yet arrived to phuket 3.5 hours later than planned, so bear that in mind. Overall, for the cost of it, it was worth it.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Mar 11, 2024
C H
Constance H
We arrived 3 hours late in Phuket. No information in english about anything. The bus did almost 20 stops for only one or two thai people to get out during the trip (but you gave to stay in the bus), it was not indicated in trip information. Toilets are extremely small and quite dirty, almost unusable. Only one stop of 20min for more than 15 hours bus trip. Free lunch around 1pm in local restaurant
Bus Express, Transport Co, Mar 4, 2024
J A
Joshua A
Air con only really worth it if your in window seats. Sit at the top behind the stairs or right at the back for best seats.
Pre book of your travelling with someone/group to make sure you get seats you want.
Drinks provided along the journey as well as the start, also a blanket for sleeping
Bus Express, Transport Co, Feb 28, 2024
B R
Baba R
Firstly, the travel time is wrong which says 20h 21m actually it is around 14 hrs includes 30 mins stop at 9pm for dinner.
The desination is Southern Terminal Bangkok and no worries it will go to Mochit Bus Terminal also which is very advantageous since it has lot of connectivity. Please check with the staff.
Pick up point at Thalang is quite confusing since there is no bus terminal over there its just a pickup point, location is exact which is opp. to Thalang Police station.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Feb 20, 2024
J L
jean-christophe L
comfortable quick usb plug for each bench toilet still clean stop at 7/11 much appreciated 5 stars
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Bus Express, Transport Co, Feb 3, 2024
R A
Rodrigo A
They gave us water, snacks and a little free dinner! Also a blanket for the trip and the lady on service was super nice :) they left us at the destination a lot earlier though.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Feb 1, 2024
R N
Roza N
It's is very comfortable transportation.. the bus chairs is very comfortable like a recliners,, good service
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jan 31, 2024
S D
Sherub D
One of the most comfortable bus rides I have had.
However bus arrived about 10 mins late and arrived at destination almost three hours after the estimated arrival time.
Operators should update their ETA. We didn’t even encounter issues or traffic along the way yet the ETA was way off.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jan 15, 2024
K D
Kayleigh D
Horrific was dirty felt gross and arrived 6 hours early at 5am, had to wait at the bus station for 2 hours alone as couldn’t get into my accommodation. And they were late to pick up, and the location for pick up was wrong very stressful
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jan 13, 2024
T R
Theo R
Scheduled to arrive at 7:30am, but arrived at 4:30am. Otherwise the trip was great.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jan 9, 2024
N L
Nandi L
The driver assistant is so rude to passengers and both of driver and assistant drank beers during the trip. And, for the I Ph 13 & above users, you guys should bring your own power bank. USB-C type charger really didn’t work with the charger port on the bus. There are no place to charge your mobile phone during over 10 hours trip. That’s really sucks!
Bus Express, Transport Co, Dec 12, 2023
Y H
Ye H
Perfect Travel for me.
Thank you for your services.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Dec 4, 2023
M D
Milos D
It was written arrival time at 07:30.
And we arrived in the middle of night at 3 in the morning instead. Way before that was written on your website.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Nov 25, 2023
K B
Kim B
The trip itself was great. We got a blanket, food en drinks and the seats were comfortable. However, I chose this bus because it would arrive in the morning (7.30am), and not in the middle of the night. But in the end it still arrived at 4.30am in the night. Which meant I didn't book any accomodation and I had to find one in the middle of the night... Please change the arrival time...
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Nov 11, 2023
E D
Emil D
Drop off time said 8 am but got dropped off at 3 am. Need to update time on website.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Oct 28, 2023
I L
Ivy L
Seat is not comfortable.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Oct 27, 2023
J F
Jaturong F
very good service
would do it again
Bus Express, Transport Co, Oct 10, 2023
A L
Ahava L
it is awesome
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Oct 10, 2023
L B
Liza B
confortable and good food
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Oct 9, 2023
E B
Eden B
I took the night drive to Vientien from Bangkok. The seats were comfortable, and I could sleep very well, much more than I did on an airplane on regular seats, so that was great. Just as the ride started, we got a bottle of water and a little bun, I think, filled with tasty cream. One thing that I didn't like was the toilet; it was hard to use, but they did stop along the way, so I guess I could use the toilet there instead.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Sep 30, 2023
F M
Franz M
awesome service, nice crew. told me as a foreigner where to get off my bus stop
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Sep 27, 2023
V S
Vanessa S
It was OK, we left and arrive at time. But the pictures were from long time ago or had some serious edition made.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Sep 24, 2023
Y Y
Yin Y
The VIP bus ride was great. For additional $10 you got a wider seat and longer legroom for 8 hours and a bit journey. For a 4 seats per row for normal bus VIP bus has 3 seats per row. There was only one stop mid way and the bus reached the destination on time.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Sep 21, 2023
A L
Anne L
drive was okay! couldnt really sleep but expected it that way as there were just seats. bus was on time. AC would blow straight in your face which is really bad - take a silk towel or whatever with you to put over your head and a hoodie oc! Mid way we suddenly stopped somewhere to have a noodle soup that we would get with our bus ticket. Announcements were just in thai so I just copied everything the others were doing. The bus driver was really kind! you need to improve AC + english announcements!
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Aug 28, 2023
L Y
Leow Y
Long journey. Wished the massage chair was working!
Bus Express, Transport Co, Aug 20, 2023
J O
Juliette O
In this very special case my seat did not have a seatbelt nor a head rest, they did give me a rope to tie myself with to the chair. The bus made one stop at around midnight for us to eat and go to the toilet however we only had 20 mins to do everything which I found very short and so I couldn’t enjoy my meal fully. Other than that it’s quite a practical way to travel and cheap. The AC was on full blast and cold so don’t forget to bring a hoodie with you :)
Bus Express, Transport Co, Aug 17, 2023
G C
Giulia C
The bus started 30 minutes earlier and arrived 2 hours earlier. If I would known, I would have bought an earlier flight ticket. The seats are very uncomfortable and the blanket is too thin for the glacial cold inside the bus. Moreover, the air conditioning control is broken so you can't close the air conditioner on your head. I spent a horrible night.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Aug 14, 2023
M
Matthew
Very comfortable. Nice scenery and great staff.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Aug 13, 2023
S
Suntraporn
Great fast professional service!
Bus Express, Transport Co, Aug 13, 2023
J C
Javier C
As a negative point, we took the night bus that said it arrived at 6 am and it was two hours early arriving at 4 am. The rest, the seat was comfortable and they gave a snack on the way out and there was a stop for dinner, included with the ticket.
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Bus Standard, Transport Co, Aug 11, 2023
T Z
Tereza Z
Very easy to find and checkin, the bus was on time. I would recommend to take a hoodie with you as it gets colder during the night. The AC is not possible to turn off - still if you’re prepared its absolutely bearable. We got some snacks and small water bottle. Overall a nice service!
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jul 31, 2023
K C
Karen C
Great! Thank you for the smooth trip.Till next time! 😘
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jul 31, 2023
R
Ross
Great trip and comfortable:)
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jul 28, 2023
D V
Diewke V
Very chill
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jul 26, 2023
A K
Anika K
Comfortable bus, very kind and helpful staff, for a perfect price even including some welcoming drinks and snacks on board!
Will use them again for sure.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jul 18, 2023
G K
Gregory K
It was very good. The bus only stops for 20 mins once at singburi which is 1/3 of the way. So in a 9 hour journey i think another 20 min stop would make it more comfortable. The food at the singburi stop there is nothing vegetarian there so best to carry some food to eat if you are vegetarian.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jul 17, 2023
E
Elena
Perfect and relaxing travel.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jul 16, 2023
F C
Franziska C
The ride itself was really comfortable and quick, with a nighttime break at around 11pm to get some food (not vegetarian I assume, but there are stores as well). In the beginning of the ride you get a breadroll, juice and water as a snack.
The ac is really strong and blows right on your head, so bring a hoodie. The provided blanket helps.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jul 5, 2023
M A
Martina A
I arrived at the station by bus, I did not have to walk much inside the station. I printed my ticket at the counter of the company they informed me the platform and I took the bus on schedule.
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Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jun 26, 2023
S M
Siiri M
Very nice staff, not much space but it was ok, loved the place where we stopped and got free food. But I couldn’t turn off the fan above my head so i got cold.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jun 25, 2023
T E
Tarek E
It was convenient, I read some comments that criticized the service. They still have no toilet in the bus. But they solved the other issues with a cover, the seats were convenient, I slept in thier bus, and I rarely sleep in a bus.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jun 23, 2023
H J
Hilary J
Overall the ride was fantastic and the seats comfortable. However, there was a person with special needs and made it troublesome for me to get some sleep as he kept shouting all throughout the night
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jun 19, 2023
J H
Joy H
Everything was smooth and friendly and clean and polite 😀
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jun 16, 2023
M T
Maria T
everything went smoothly. The crew was very helpful to me as I do not speak Thai
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jun 16, 2023
H D
Hema D
Great journey. Only the bus was a bit old.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, Jun 16, 2023
I S
Iuliia S
Air conditioners worked furiously, incredibly cold all the way! blanket won’t save. By the end of the trip, my toes turned white, as if I had held them in the snow, and my throat hurt. All the way, in neighboring places, an elderly man coughed wildly, as if he was about to die, and teenagers listened to music without headphones ... I couldn’t sleep, but this is a human factor. At the beginning you have water with a bun, and halfway there was a good snack, there was also a micro-toilet and the opportunity to charge the phone on the bus.
Bus Express, Transport Co, Jun 15, 2023
E M
Ei M
Great experience. It was ok to sleep on the bus. But the chairs are not perfectly comfortable. The staff, the dinner stop, and the timing/schedule are on point.
Bus Express, Transport Co, May 31, 2023
Y Y
Ye Y
It was a nice trip.
Bus Standard, Transport Co, May 21, 2023
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94.1% of 1,159 travelers were presumably happy with Transport Co as they left good or no review