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 356. 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:
Phuket ↔ Ko Samui (average: R 759)
Bangkok ↔ Koh Samui (average: R 1 096)
Ko Samui ↔ Krabi (average: R 473)

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: 111 routes
- Ferry: 56 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 Phuket to Ko Samui
Travel time: 6h 15m
Ticket prices: From R 759
Frequency: 1 departures daily
Recommended operators: BFEY, Limobus Co. Ltd, Phuket Smart Bus, Andaman Wave Master, E Booking Express, RBCA, PTAV, Capitol, Songserm, Travel Bus Asia

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

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