Take a Bus to Krabi

To catch a bus to Krabi, head to the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. If you are going to travel to Krabi by bus, I recommend you board a night time bus to Krabi. Travel time to Krabi by bus is about twelve hours. The ticket cost will verify depending on the type of bus. Some of the luxury buses have very comfortable seats which make catching a good nights sleep possible.

Bus travel in Thailand is safe. The drivers are courteous and drive within the speed limit. The trip from Bangkok to Krabi will be handled by two drivers. Do not put any valuables in your stowed luggage, keep them with you at all times. Bus travel is not ideal for small children unless they have no difficulties sleeping on a bus. A trip by bus to Krabi will seem endless if any of your family members have problems with motion sickness.

The following bus information is for government run buses. Government bus service is very friendly and professional. There are numerous private tour companies and bus operators which provide long distance bus travel all over Thailand. When you arrive to Thailand, check with your hotel if the government bus service does not meet your needs. With the rise in fuel costs, bus fares will likely have to rise in the near future. The prices given below are current as of June 2008. It is still possible to find low cost air fare deals to Krabi from Bangkok for around 1250 baht. Fares this low have to be booked in advance. If you can find a good deal, it may be almost as cheap to fly to Krabi as it is to take a bus to Krabi.

Bus Schedule to Krabi

VIP Bus - VIP buses have 24 seats which recline a full 135 degrees. The limited number of seats really increases the comfort level of the ride.  There are bathrooms on each bus as well as food and drink service. VIP buses leave Bangkok at 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The return trip from Krabi to Bangkok leaves at 5:30 p.m. The fare is 970 baht.

First Class Bus - First class buses have 32 seats which recline 125 degrees. The buses are equipped with bathrooms. There is a bus attendant on board with food and drinks service. First class buses leave Bangkok at 7:00 p.m. The return trip from Krabi to Bangkok leaves at 5:30 p.m. The fare is 678 baht.

Second Class Bus - Second class buses have 40 seats which recline 125 degrees. The bus may not be equipped with a bathroom. There is no food and drink service on 2nd class buses. Second class buses leave Bangkok at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The return trip from Krabi to Bangkok leaves at 4:00 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. The fare is 539 baht.

The Southern Bus Terminal is located at Borommaratcha Chonnani Road in Thonburi. Most taxi drivers will know how to get to the Southern Bus Terminal.

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