Cheap Bus and Ferry Tickets in Thailand

Bus travel in Thailand is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was £12. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Thailand:
Bangkok ↔ Tambon Ko Chang (average: £20)
Phuket ↔ Surat Thani (average: £10)
Bangkok ↔ Siem Reap (average: £34)

While you can choose between different modes of transport, Buses and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Thailand:
- Bus: 51 routes
- Ferry: 44 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Thailand with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Thai Baht (THB) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bangkok to Tambon Ko Chang
Travel time: 8h
Ticket prices: From £20
Frequency: 3 departures daily
Recommended operators: Tigerline Ferry, BFEY, E Booking Express, Phuket Smart Bus, Krabi Bus, Andaman Taxi Company, Limobus Co. Ltd, Songserm, Nattakan, PTAV

The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bangkok ↔ Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bangkok ↔ Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bangkok ↔ Krong Poi Pet, Cambodia

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bangkok Airport, Trat Airport, Don Mueang Intl' Airport (DMK)