travelman Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I am travelling from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Just need to know if Bus takes Mountain Bicycle as a luggage and how much they usually cost? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdimike Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 In short yes. You may encounter a space problem in the baggage area if the bus is using LPG/NPG because that's where the tanks are installed. The may also ask you to remove the front wheel. I've taken both my MTB and touring bike on buses in Thailand and over to Laos on several occasions in the past. They normally ask me to remove the front wheel to make loading easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclist Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I've done it a few times, a lot depends on size of the cargo area in the bus. When buying the ticket just tell them you have a bike and if they will tell you if it'll fit or not. The cost it usually 100 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannuman Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I have on two occasions transported bicycles from Arcade,Chiang Mai ,to Suphanburi ,with Sombat Tour . Each time i was charged an additional 200 baht over the ticket price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philotruth Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 the train is way safer if it is running and it does for sure take bikes, 100 baht, I was told no way on a bus once. but an agency said i could if i compacted it. - iffy I bussed at night and the driver fell asleep at the wheel. almost crashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclist Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I agree about the train. It takes longer but you can get up and walk around or hangout in the restaurant car if you want. Plus it drops you off in central BKK which the busses don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yes you can, there is no extra charge, its just the driver trying it on. If you tell him that the person at the counter has already told you that there is no extra charge, or ask for a ticket/receipt, they will quickly retract their demand in my experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I took a large bus and was not charged at all for my bike box. the website said it needed to be under 25 lbs, or something like that. didn't matter, they didn't weigh the bike box. and neither did the airline company I used. when I bought my ticket I didn't tell them about the bike box, since I already went to their site and checked; however, when in doubt, act dumb and they will usually not confront you regarding belongings. smile, keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4UCorsair Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I put a motorcycle on a bus from Sangklaburi to Kanchanaburi a few years back. It was a local bus with a baggage area down the back on the passenger level (few seats rows removed), as well as underfloor storage. It cost B100 for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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