Cheap Bus and Ferry Tickets in Thailand

Bus travel in Thailand is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 324. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Thailand:
Bangkok ↔ Pattaya (average: R 279)
Bangkok ↔ Phuket (average: R 668)
Bangkok ↔ Koh Samui (average: R 1 126)

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Thailand:
- Bus: 107 routes
- Ferry: 52 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Thailand with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Thai Baht (THB) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya
Travel time: 3h 30m
Ticket prices: From R 279
Frequency: 3 departures daily
Recommended operators: Phuket Smart Bus, Limobus Co. Ltd, E Booking Express, Songserm, BFEY, Andaman Taxi Company, PTAV, Travel Bus Asia, Krabi Bus, Nattakan

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bangkok ↔ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bangkok ↔ Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bangkok ↔ Phnom Penh, Cambodia

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bangkok Airport, Trat Airport