Has anyone taken a VIP direct bus from Pattaya to Udon Thani?

I know most buses bound for Issan leave from the depot on Sukhumvit near Pattaya Klang (or they used to). But are there other private companies that leave from other locations in Pattaya or Jomtien?

Does anyone have the contact details for any of the VIP bus companies? Can bookings be made in advance?

Are there both day and night buses?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, there is one from the Petronas station on Sukhumvit. You can book in advance. Though they have only 4 to 6 VIP seats on the bus. So you really should book in advance.

Perhaps you can also enquire with Nakhonchai Air. Telephone: 0-2936-0009

make sure you book your return in advance, i didnt and when i went to catch the bus back to patts i was told 3 days for the next seats. ended up flying back 3500 baht 1 way for two thai air

Please tell us when you find a bus ?

Seems a lot better to go to take it in Bangkok.

Please tell us when you find a bus ?

Seems a lot better to go to take it in Bangkok.

Have already done in post #2.

Please tell us when you find a bus ?

Seems a lot better to go to take it in Bangkok.

So far, this is all I've come up with:

There is a bus company called: "999 VIP". They have an overnight bus from Udon to Swampy and an overnight bus from Swampy to Nong Khai. Along the route it has short pick up stops in Korat, Khon Kaen, Udon, and the final destination of Nong Khai.

They operate 24 seat VIP buses. Their telephone # in Udon: 042-221-489. I don't have their # at the airport or their schedule yet. But I have heard they are reliable.

I'm thinking it would be easier, more convenient, and less time to get from Pattaya/Jomtien to Swampy, than from Pattaya/Jomtien to Mochit???