Krabi Provincial Transport Station
To get to Krabi from Bangkok, or from other seaside resorts of southern Thailand, you can use the good Thai bus network. Buses are cheaper of flights and are a good alternative in high season, when flights to Krabi are full and hard to find if not booked in advance. Many tourists use then lately, despite the length of travel, since when are available the comfortable Vip buses, operated by some private companies. The VIP buses, with few comfortable seats, toilet and air conditioning, connect Bangkok to Krabi, and vice versa. From Krabi there are also excellent connections to the nearby Phuket, buses departing every hour and quickly connect the two tourist areas. You can buy tickets directly at the departure terminal or at any travel agency in Bangkok or Krabi, prices are not negotiable. The Krabi Provincial Transport Station is the main bus station in Krabi province. It is located in Tambon Pak Nam, near the Ban Talat Kao Food & Market, about 4 km from the center of Krabi Town. The Terminal is the point of arrival and departure of almost all long-distance buses, from Bangkok and neighboring provinces, as well as all minivans from and to seaside resorts in Southern Thailand, except for a few tourist buses and minibuses that stop in the center of Krabi. The edifice of terminal is newly built, one of better bus stations in Thailand, with bilingual signage, free Wi-Fi and some good coffee shops. The terminal is well served by public transport of Krabi, taxis, minibuses and songthaews.Taxis, local buses and minibus to Ao Nang or Krabi Town leave directly from the terminal. The songthaews are in continuous transit or are parked on the main road near the terminal. The cost of a trip to the seaside resorts of Ao Nang or Noppharat Thara is 50-60 THB during the day and 60-100 THB after 18.00. Inside the building there are various Ticket Counters, the ticket offices of Government Transport Company are on the left, the counters of private companies are on the right. Schedules and rates are well exposed and easy to understand, in bilingual language. For all destinations there are different prices depending on the type of bus and the number of Seats. Available destinations include all seaside resorts and cities in southern Thailand, like Phuket, Koh Samui, Phang Nga, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Trang and Ranong, as well as Bangkok. Note: schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice, often, depending on the season, prices are lowered or raised, the lines are reduced or deleted. The Departure platform is in the back of building.Read More
Information
- Address Terminal: Tambon Pak Nam, Krabi
- Telephone: 075 611 804
Dinamic Map
Bus Schedules to Krabi from Sai Tai Mai Southern Terminal Bangkok
The Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok is located north-west of the city centre on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is also named Sai Tai Mai Taling Chan or more simply Sai Tai Mai, which means "New South Line", because this is a new bus station. The terminal is the main departure point for buses and minibuses from the capital to Southern and Western regions of Thailand. Sai Tai Mai terminal is quite far from the city centre. There are not subway stations, MRT, nearby. The nearest station of Skytrain, BTS, is Bang Wa, 14 km away. One option to reach the terminal is to use public buses, but the bus lines in Bangkok are difficult to understand by tourists, and impractical for those who stay already in the capital and have many luggage, only those who are in transit from capital's airports have access to direct bus lines. In conclusion, for the majority of foreigners in Bangkok, boarding a metered taxi is probably the best choice to get to and from Southern Bus Station. Taxis in Bangkok are a convenient and economical method of moving. A taxi ride from Khao San Road or Dusit area, 18 km away, costs about 100-150 THB for a twenty-minute journey. Note: schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice, often, depending on the season, prices are lowered or raised, the lines are reduced or deleted. For more information on Sai Tai Mai Terminal please see our web page Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok.
Bus Schedules
Route | Bus class | Departures | Rate THB | Distance Km | Time Hr |
To Krabi | Vip Bus 24 Seats | 10:30 | 1,100 | 817 | 11.00 |
From Krabi | Vip Bus 24 Seats | 17:00 | 1,100 | 817 | 11.00 |
To Krabi | 1° Class 44 Seats | 19:30 - 20:40 | 695 | 817 | 12.00 |
From Krabi | 1° Class 44 Seats | 16:10 - 16:20 | 695 | 817 | 12.00 |
To Krabi | 1° Class 50 Seats | 07:10 - 17:30 - 18:50 | 650 | 817 | 12.00 |
From Krabi | 1° Class 50 Seats | 08:00 - 18:50 | 650 | 817 | 12.00 |
Bus Schedules to Krabi from Mo Chit Northern Terminal Bangkok
The Northern Bus Terminal better known as Mo Chit is the biggest bus station in Bangkok. The Northern terminal serves destinations in the North, as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and North-East of Thailand, all Isan cities, and some destinations to South, as Phuket, Samui or Krabi. For anyone who is not caming from Suvarnabhumi Airports, which have bus lines connecting with the terminal, and already stay in the capital, the closest Skytrain station is Mo Chit, the nearest subway station, MRT, is Chatuchak Park. Both are not very close to Mo Chit, about 15-20 walk, if you have luggage the best solution is to get a taxi. Note: schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice, often, depending on the season, prices are lowered or raised, the lines are reduced or deleted. For more information on Mo Chit Terminal please see our web page Northern Bus Terminal Bangkok.
Bus Schedules
Route | Bus class | Departures | Rate THB | Distance Km | Time Hr |
To Krabi | Air Cond 50 Seats | 07:00 - 18:00 - 20:00 | 650 | 817 | 12.00 |
From Krabi | Air Cond 50 Seats | 07:30 - 16:00 - 17:30 | 650 | 817 | 12.00 |
To Hua Hin Pier/Krabi | Air Cond 50 Seats | 18:30 | 750 | 847 | 12.30 |
From Hua Hin Pier/Krabi | Air Cond 50 Seats | 18:00 | 750 | 847 | 12.30 |
Bus Schedules from Krabi Bus Terminal
Bus Schedules
Route | Bus class | Departures | Rate THB | Distance Km | Time Hr |
To Phang Nga | 1° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 6:20 to 17:00 | 80 | 83 | 1.30 |
From Phang Nga | 1° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 6:20 to 17:00 | 80 | 83 | 1.30 |
To Phuket | 1° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 6:20 to 17:00 | 155 | 179 | 3.00 |
From Phuket | 1° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 6:20 to 17:00 | 155 | 179 | 3.00 |
To Koh Samui | Phantip + Ferry | Hourly from 04:30 to 13:30 | 430 | 227 | 7.00 |
From Koh Samui | Phantip + Ferry | Hourly from 05:00 to 12:00 | 430 | 227 | 7.00 |
To Surat Thani | 2° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 06:00 to 17:00 | 155 | 179 | 3.30 |
From Surat Thani | 2° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 06:00 to 17:00 | 155 | 179 | 3.30 |
To Trang | 2° Class 50 Seats | Every 45 minutes from 07:30 to 19:00 | 130 | 140 | 2.00 |
From Trang | 2° Class 50 Seats | Every 45 minutes from 07:30 to 19:00 | 130 | 140 | 2.00 |
To Hat Yai | 2° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 7:00 to 23:00 | 218 | 280 | 5.00 |
From Hat Yai | 2° Class 50 Seats | Hourly from 7:00 to 20:00 | 218 | 280 | 5.00 |
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