Bus travel from Bangkok to Trat?

[sante]

While I'm in Trat, a friend who's visiting Bangkok would like to travel south to see me. She'll be taking a bus so am looking for recommendations. Safety and comfort are much more important than cost. Thanks.

[JusMe]

Ekamai Bus Terminal

Next bus to Trat

[gomangosteen]

Regularly take bus to/from Chanthaburi to Suvarnabhumi/Bangkok, start of route is Trat

Recommend the government bus service. Better buses and drivers than the opposition, on time and reliable, though less trips available per day

Cost to Trat i expect around 300b. It is 214b from Chan, which includes a bottle of water, small fruit juice and cake

Other company on this route is Cherdchai, run more services, but buses a lot older, and more stops along the way

Have used both many times since 2011 when we moved here, no complaints

[sante]

gomangosteen, thanks for the info. Where would she get the government bus in Bangkok--Mo Chit or Ekkamai?

[gomangosteen]

Hi

Options here for buses

http://www.kohchangholiday.com/getting_away2.html