New First Class Bus Khon Kaen to Pattaya

[Dr Mick 111]

My trip to Pattaya from Khon Kaen last week .

We used the new s class bus with Chan tours.

Fantastic reclimbing seats ,only 3 seats in a row instead of the 4.

Own TV monitors,many english movies ,internet access ,ect,ect,

I watched 2 movies had 4 hours sleep ,made the 9 hour journey very easy and very relaxing.

 

Price 550 bhts.

 

[Bushcraft 2,530]

Thanks for the info Mick, that looks like a good deal for the comfort provided. Will you be here again next weekend? Didn't see you much last time unfortunately.

[9cisco999 107]

 

Excellent info Mick. Thank you. The price is absolutely reasonable. The lady I'm with is from Khon Kaen and just told me the regular bus was around bt.200. Same 9 hour trip. I wouldn't think twice about paying the extra bt.350 for a relaxing and pleasant trip as opposed to one that just served the basic purpose.

 

 

Can you please explain a little about the internet connection? bring your own cable or is there WiFi?

[Dr Mick 111]

Thanks for the info Mick, that looks like a good deal for the comfort provided. Will you be here again next weekend? Didn't see you much last time unfortunately.

 

Next planned trip is when rugby quarter finale is on

[Dr Mick 111]

Excellent info Mick. Thank you. The price is absolutely reasonable. The lady I'm with is from Khon Kaen and just told me the regular bus was around bt.200. Same 9 hour trip. I wouldn't think twice about paying the extra bt.350 for a relaxing and pleasant trip as opposed to one that just served the basic purpose.

 

 

Can you please explain a little about the internet connection? bring your own cable or is there WiFi?

 

Plug sockets near the seats ,also WiFi ,I think

 

You be a wise man not to use bus service costing 200 bhts,

[GlynRhedyn 32]

Next planned trip is when rugby quarter finale is on

Thanks for the further update on the Khon Kaen transport.

Looks like I'll miss you for the rugby then, I arrive this weekend for the last two group games. Pity.

Glyn.

[Kev 173]

Hi Mick,

 

Nice looking bus indeed, you don't know if that passes through or stops at Chaiyaphum on the way to Pattaya for more passengers?

 

Also is that one at night time?

 

CHeers,

Kev

[Dr Mick 111]

Hi Mick,

 

Nice looking bus indeed, you don't know if that passes through or stops at Chaiyaphum on the way to Pattaya for more passengers?

 

Also is that one at night time?

 

CHeers,

Kev

 

Kev my lady tell me this bus does not go to Chaiyaphun

 

The bus run at 9am and about 9pm

[bigdelta 46]

Mick,how about onboard "facilities"?

[papillon 695]

Can you alight at Udon Thani?

[Dr Mick 111]

Can you alight at Udon Thani?

 

I am not sure ,give them a ring.

I do know Chan tours do have service from Undon as I have used in past ,but not sure same bus

[papillon 695]

I am not sure ,give them a ring.

I do know Chan tours do have service from Undon as I have used in past ,but not sure same bus

Ok thanks.

[teelack 9,021]

Thanks Mick. That looks like a really interesting way to see the country.

[papillon 695]

Thanks Mick. That looks like a really interesting way to see the country.

Not if you get the night bus.

[teelack 9,021]

Not if you get the night bus.

 

Without that startling insight I might have made a major mistake. Thanks for the wisdom!

[Grandpollo 364]

How much and how much to fly if there is a airport close by? 18 hours + round trip is a lot of time gone.

[aussiechic 209]

Can you fly to Udon Thani and get a bus down to Khon Kaen

[Dr Mick 111]

Can you fly to Udon Thani and get a bus down to Khon Kaen

You can fly direct to Khon Kaen with Thai Air ,but not cheap ,but in July Thai Air is planned to launch Thai Smile ,new budget airline which will fly to Khon Kaen ,well this is Thailand we will have to waite to see.

About your question ,you can fly to Udon with air asia ,great offers at the moment.

Then many buses every day from Undon to Khon Kaen.

But if you can catch one of the vip bus ,like chan tours from Undon far better and time takes about 1 1/2 hours.

Also trains from Undon to Khon Kaen ,i take the 3rd class about 30 bhts haha

If you need any more info just pm me

 

If you are planning couple days in Undon ,good idea to fly there first.

But if its just a time factor ,you dont save too much time maybe 2/3 hours taking this into account

Taxi to BKK from Pattaya 1 1/2 hours

waiting time at bbk airport 1 hour

Flight to Undon about 1 hour

Taxi to undon centre 1/2

Wiate for bus to Khon Kaen 1/2

Bus from Undon to Khon Kaen 1 1/2 hours

So time about 6 hours compare to about 8 1/2 hours using bus from Pattaya to Khon Kaen

Also you would get more rest/sleep using the bus.

So this is why Me and Lin use the bus ,we have tried both.

But fly direct to Khon Kaen is good as airport is only 20 mins from city centre,but like i said before Thia Air is expensive ,I think about 6000 bhts return trip ,compare to bus which is 1000 bhts return trip

Edited December 3, 2011 by Dr Mick

[aussiechic 209]

Thanks we will see you in February one way or another

[teelack 9,021]

You can fly direct to Khon Kaen with Thai Air ,but not cheap ,but in July Thai Air is planned to launch Thai Smile ,new budget airline which will fly to Khon Kaen ,well this is Thailand we will have to waite to see.

About your question ,you can fly to Udon with air asia ,great offers at the moment.

Then many buses every day from Undon to Khon Kaen.

But if you can catch one of the vip bus ,like chan tours from Undon far better and time takes about 1 1/2 hours.

Also trains from Undon to Khon Kaen ,i take the 3rd class about 30 bhts haha

If you need any more info just pm me

 

If you are planning couple days in Undon ,good idea to fly there first.

But if its just a time factor ,you dont save too much time maybe 2/3 hours taking this into account

Taxi to BKK from Pattaya 1 1/2 hours

waiting time at bbk airport 1 hour

Flight to Undon about 1 hour

Taxi to undon centre 1/2

Wiate for bus to Khon Kaen 1/2

Bus from Undon to Khon Kaen 1 1/2 hours

So time about 6 hours compare to about 8 1/2 hours using bus from Pattaya to Khon Kaen

Also you would get more rest/sleep using the bus.

So this is why Me and Lin use the bus ,we have tried both.

But fly direct to Khon Kaen is good as airport is only 20 mins from city centre,but like i said before Thia Air is expensive ,I think about 6000 bhts return trip ,compare to bus which is 1000 bhts return trip

 

Good post and excellent information.

[Dr Mick 111]

Thanks we will see you in February one way or another

 

Near date let me know plans ,not 1 day before haha ,i go out at week ends here

Just tell me what type of hotel you want and id give you my rec.

Also let me know what night life you will be looking for ,i will try to arrange lol

 

This club is great on a Fri or Sat night

http://www.whereinkhonkaen.com/reviews/nightlife/clubs/harem-club/

Edited December 3, 2011 by Dr Mick

[erffre 7]

does anyone know if this bus is still available

and where you go to book it