NoshowJones Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Before the pandemic there were plenty of buses traveling north, in my case Nakhon Sawan, from Mochit bus terminal all through the day. You only had to go and get a ticket. Is it the same today, are there still plenty of buses, or is it better to try and book a bus online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 If you want one of the really comfortable VIP buses, best to book online. It also depends on when you plan to travel. Anything around a major holiday should be booked in advance. Most weekdays, you can buy as a walk-in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I like to go take a peek at station.....much like the room for rent the pics may not in fact match reality......much like the famed green bus.....boy have they really lost the luxury.....as i watched the hostess tape up the vent above me as the ac juices dripped on me for a 5 hr bus ride-VIP seat also like buses with 2 drivers on long hauls....do they maintain them..etc...then can book in person without extra fees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, dddave said: If you want one of the really comfortable VIP buses, best to book online. It also depends on when you plan to travel. Anything around a major holiday should be booked in advance. Most weekdays, you can buy as a walk-in. I'm traveling on the Sunday, should I wait until the Monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 20 hours ago, NoshowJones said: I'm traveling on the Sunday, should I wait until the Monday? Sunday shouldn't be bad as the majority of passengers are returning to Bangkok, not departing as they would be Friday and Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Catch a train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, dddave said: Sunday shouldn't be bad as the majority of passengers are returning to Bangkok, not departing as they would be Friday and Saturday. That's great thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, bignok said: Catch a train Absolutely not, A 5 hour trip took seven hours and the seat situation was disgraceful There was only a 14 ins gap between my single window seat facing forward and the double seat facing me. That seat was occupied by a grossly overweight guy and my feet had to stretch out to the passageway. If I had been there before the big fat guy he would not have got in because I would not have moved my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, bignok said: Catch a train Does the OP need to book? IIRC getting on the longer hauls e.g. Bangkok to Chiang Mai was not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, NoshowJones said: Absolutely not, A 5 hour trip took seven hours and the seat situation was disgraceful There was only a 14 ins gap between my single window seat facing forward and the double seat facing me. That seat was occupied by a grossly overweight guy and my feet had to stretch out to the passageway. If I had been there before the big fat guy he would not have got in because I would not have moved my feet. The special express is only two and a half hours, train #7 https://www.thailandtrains.com/train-travel-from-bangkok-to-nakhon-sawan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 22 hours ago, NoshowJones said: Before the pandemic there were plenty of buses traveling north, in my case Nakhon Sawan, from Mochit bus terminal all through the day. You only had to go and get a ticket. Is it the same today, are there still plenty of buses, or is it better to try and book a bus online? There are fewer buses at Mochit bus station now than there was pre-covid. Minivan is also an option, if you are okay with that type of transport. I agree/think that minivans are more dangerous and less comfortable than buses, but they are cheaper and they depart more frequently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lacessit said: The special express is only two and a half hours, train #7 https://www.thailandtrains.com/train-travel-from-bangkok-to-nakhon-sawan/ The 14 15 train was the one I got. I actually live about 55 Ks north of Nakhon Sawan. Cannot get a bus directly from Bangkok to where I live except the mini buses which I will not use because of their idiot drivers, and I'm not just talking about their driving. I really appreciate the time you are taking to help me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I enjoy trains. Minivans are terrible. Big buses are ok. Travelfish info might be out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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