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.

Ekamai Bus Terminal

Next bus to Trat

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

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

Hi

Options here for buses

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