Bangkok to Chaiyaphum

[JROSSMUSIC]

Hello all

I'm planning to take a bus from Mo Chit station to Chaiyaphum (bus station on Anan Takun in the city) on Monday, Nov. 23. Can I buy a ticket at the Sun Bus counter on the day of travel, or would it be wiser to order in advance? Has anyone used 12go asia to order tickets? Good experience?

Grateful for any advice.

Thanks

James

[zyphodb]

Unless its Songkran or the new year just buy the ticket at Mo Chit on the day, the bus is never full outside of the big public holidays...

[JROSSMUSIC]

Thanks very much for taking the time to answer, zyphodb. That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to be sure. 12go asia asks you to go to the ticket window to get a boarding pass using their "eticket" as a voucher. It doesn't even save you a trip.

[dddave]

The VIP bus out of Mor Chit that stops in Chiyaphum is marked as "Muang Loei", the final destination.

I've taken it frequently, getting off in Chum Phae Khon Kaen. In my experience, the bus is usually full and for some reason, they seem to use only old and tired buses on that route. My last trip, the AC ceased functioning 30 minutes out of Bangkok; not a pleasant ride.

[JROSSMUSIC]

Hi dddave. Thanks for the tip about the marking on the bus. Five hours without the a/c? Well, I'm hoping for the best. Just so the tires remain on the road ... Appreciate your time, man.

best

jr

[allane]

This is more of a question than a comment. Chaiyaphum is south of Chumphae, and therefore closer to Bangkok. It should be possible to go from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum nonstop, without going to Chumphae first, and without taking a bus that terminates in Loei ? I remember in about 2000 I travelled from Bangkok - Chaiyaphum - Chumphae.

[dddave]

This is more of a question than a comment. Chaiyaphum is south of Chumphae, and therefore closer to Bangkok. It should be possible to go from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum nonstop, without going to Chumphae first, and without taking a bus that terminates in Loei ? I remember in about 2000 I travelled from Bangkok - Chaiyaphum - Chumphae.

I wasn't suggesting the bus stopped first at Chum Phae. I was merely mentioning my own destination when taking that route. Yes: stops in Chiayaphum before crossing into Khon Kaen.