Coming To Surin

[cdmtdm]

Hey Guys , i am coming upto Surin for the first time from Phuket and need a little guidance ...

1/ I want to fly from Phuket to Bangkok and train to Surin , Question .... where is the train station in relation to the city centre of Bangkok ?? is it best to fly up say Monday and train out Tuesday morning ?? where would be the best area to stay in a hotel in Bangkok in relation to the train station ?? i have never been to bangkok only the airport ....

2/ what is a good hotel in Surin ?? the best couple anyway ....something nice ..

Cheers

ps if anyone has a better route or idea to get from Phuket to Surin please advise .

[gotlost]

Im sending a PM with info.

[Stjohnm]

There may be flights direct from Phuket to Korat or Ubon with a regional airline (I've never done that journey) but if you are plane/training it via Bangkok then the overnight sleeper leaves around 9-9.30pm from Hua Lampong, if you fly into Swampy take the airport express bus into town and jump on the MRT and take it to the end of the line, there are several flights a day from HKT-BKK so unless you want to, there shouldn't be a need to stay overnight.

I live in Sisaket and in the days I used to fly up country I'd go to Ubon and the drive home from the airport was about 45 mins, but my Mrs is the Stig. Our house isn't too far from the Sisaket/Surin Border so I can't imagine a Taxi/Train ride being that much longer.

Sorry can't recommend any hotels in Surin.

[MeMock]

3 x a week Air Asia fly from Phuket to Ubon. Tuk Tuk or motorbike taxi from the airport to the bus station for 120 - 150 baht then jump a bus to Surin (leaving every 1 - 2 hours would be my guess)

[gotlost]

3 x a week Air Asia fly from Phuket to Ubon. Tuk Tuk or motorbike taxi from the airport to the bus station for 120 - 150 baht then jump a bus to Surin (leaving every 1 - 2 hours would be my guess)

Good idea on AA but they don't start that tell October 12th.

[cdmtdm]

3 x a week Air Asia fly from Phuket to Ubon. Tuk Tuk or motorbike taxi from the airport to the bus station for 120 - 150 baht then jump a bus to Surin (leaving every 1 - 2 hours would be my guess)

Good idea on AA but they don't start that tell October 12th.

thanks guys , yes was just on AA and no go just yet , but that will be a good option , ok so looks like fly into bangers and onto a train (dont like buses) the sleeper sounds like a good idea , how do you pre book that is it all through the state railway or do you just wing it once in bangers ?? pre book would be good if anyone has the number for that, the number on the pm website is not correct , also hotel in surin recommended looks the goods

cheers

[gotlost]

3 x a week Air Asia fly from Phuket to Ubon. Tuk Tuk or motorbike taxi from the airport to the bus station for 120 - 150 baht then jump a bus to Surin (leaving every 1 - 2 hours would be my guess)

Good idea on AA but they don't start that tell October 12th.

thanks guys , yes was just on AA and no go just yet , but that will be a good option , ok so looks like fly into bangers and onto a train (dont like buses) the sleeper sounds like a good idea , how do you pre book that is it all through the state railway or do you just wing it once in bangers ?? pre book would be good if anyone has the number for that, the number on the pm website is not correct , also hotel in surin recommended looks the goods

cheers

Just make sure they do not stick you on the roof as in India. From the railway station in Surin to the Surin Majestic is only about 6 blocks.

[Dave the Dude]

Hotels in Surin

I would suggest that the Majestic Hotel is the best if you want a pool, second best is the Thong Tarin. 3rd Petchkasem Hotel.

If you just want a nice room in a central location, I would suggest the Majestic Twin (its only about a year old, so great condition&value too)

If you want any other info, I will be happy to help by PM.

Edited September 12, 2010 by Dave the Dude

[cdmtdm]

Hotels in Surin

I would suggest that the Majestic Hotel is the best if you want a pool, second best is the Thong Tarin. 3rd Petchkasem Hotel.

If you just want a nice room in a central location, I would suggest the Majestic Twin (its only about a year old, so great condition&value too)

If you want any other info, I will be happy to help by PM.

Thanks Dave , any recommendations for a tour to Angkhor Wat for the day ?? been looking but cannot see any tour companies etc , want to go on Thurs or Fri

Cheers

[Dave the Dude]

I think Farang Connection,Surin and Ryans Resort, Prasat both do tours. Its against forum rules to post links (I think)

Maybe you can google them and contact direct.

[prakhonchai nick]

I think Farang Connection,Surin and Ryans Resort, Prasat both do tours. Its against forum rules to post links (I think)

Maybe you can google them and contact direct.

It will take you the best part of a day to get from Surin to Angkhor Wat! A day trip is not really on. Most people recommend a couple of days minimum to stay in Siem Reap and tour the Wat

[Dave the Dude]

I think Farang Connection,Surin and Ryans Resort, Prasat both do tours. Its against forum rules to post links (I think)

Maybe you can google them and contact direct.

It will take you the best part of a day to get from Surin to Angkhor Wat! A day trip is not really on. Most people recommend a couple of days minimum to stay in Siem Reap and tour the Wat

VERY TRUE

You need 2 or 3 nights in Siam Reap(SR) IMHO, that way you can have a very busy day scooting around the Ankor Temples and explore/relax in SR too.