Buriram Transportation

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HOW TO GET THERE
http://www.buriramexpats.com/travel/
 
BY CAR
From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Highway No.2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima. Then turn right onto Highway No.24 on the Chok Chai-Det Udom Road, and another right to Buri Ram. The total distance is 410 km. A new route is from Nakhon Ratchasima on Highway No.226 past Amphoe Chakkarat, Huai Thalaeng and Lam Plai Mat. The distance on this route is only 384 km.
 
 
BY BUS
The Transport Co. operates a daily Bangkok-Buri Ram bus service. For more information, contract Tel 936-1880, 936-0657.
 
 
BY AIR
Thai Airways operates flight between Bangkok and Buri Ram. Call 2800060, 628-2000 for further information.

"Nok Air" WEBSITE: http://nokair.com/NokConnext/aspx/Welcome.aspx

BY RAIL
Express, rapid and ordinary trains are available to Buri Ram from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Air-conditioned diesel coaches on the Surin-Bangkok can be taken daily. The distance is 376 km.

CAR RENTAL
“Buriram Expats” offer low rates on car rental include full real Insurance and is operates to full international standards and is prepared to guarantee satisfaction.
All our cars are fully serviced, and in excellent mechanical condition.

Cars & Rates:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/car-rental

Email:
info@buriramexpats.com

Buriram Airport Shuttle is specialized in airport transfer service in Buriram Airport.

Having passed trough customs and the baggage claim area, passengers will be welcomed by the driver holding a sign with their name on it.
Our driver will meet you at the airport arrivals or at your hotel lobby with a sign with your name on it and escort you to one of our comfortable cars.

 
 

[Admin]

"Nakhon Chai Air" company bus schedule:

Bangkok - Buriram - Bangkok.
+
Surin - Bangkok - Surin.

http://www.nca.co.th/index.php

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*Rates and dates may be changed in the future, All prices are in Thai Baht.

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[roger d]

Thank you for posting this information. I was just about to check the times out myself.

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BY AIR
Thai Airways operates flight between Bangkok and Buri Ram. Call 2800060, 628-2000 for further information.

"PBair" WEBSITE: www.pbair.com/

Need to update this with the NOK Air link.        

[Admin]

Updated! Thanks!!

[Admin]

Mo Chit bus station Bangkok:
The Gate to North & Northeast of Thailand:
Bangkok to Buriram by Bus:
(Nakhon Chai Air bus company: Buriram: Platform 15-17).

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NOK Air

I took Nok Air from Buriram to Don Maung (DMK), then onto BKK.  Here’s what to expect:

1.   At Buriram Airport, Nok Air seemed to operate manually.  You had to check-in, have them manually write up your boarding pass, manually give you a seat assignment (via cell phone connection), and check in bags.  Very disjointed.

2.  Just like PB Air go through security and wait for boarding call.  At issue here is you have to get rid of liquids (e.g., water), and none is for sale past security.  There is a water dispenser, not sure it works.  But a portable reusable bottle would be good to have.

3.  The plane has large overhead and under-seat area, if you have a medium backpack, it should fit.  But the seats, especially at the bulkheads can seem small to us non-Thais.

4.  They give you some food on the plane, a seafood roll and cup of water.  If you want more you have to buy from the cart (do not know the price).

5. The flying time is right at an hour.  Once you land at DMK the plane parks and you have to take a bus to baggage claim. 

6. This was my 1st time to DMK, got through baggage claim and outside there is a taxi stand.  You go to the booth, tell them where you want to go, they assign a taxi.  There is a 50 baht fee added when the taxi drops you off to the displayed fare. 

7. I had a connection to BKK, the Taxi fare was 310, + 50 baht (airport fee), and 70 baht in tolls.  I am sure there are cheaper ways, but this was easy.  It is about 40 km from DMK to BKK. 


With my 1930 BKK connection, Nok Air worked great.  But most times the limited flights preclude it as an option.  But would take it again in the same circumstances. 

[Admin]

Thank you for a great report. 

[Mod]

Buriram - Bangkok / Bangkok - Buriram flight schedule

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As many ask us about flight Buriram - Bangkok / Bangkok - Buriram
here is the link :
http://www.thairegionalairlines.com/?page_id=143

As far as we know, at this time,ThaiRegionalAirline is the only company who make a flights to Buriram.
Hopefully soon Nok Air and PB Air will join them.
If you have more information to share please do so. 

[gotlost]

PB Air stopped operation November 2009. Nok Air is up and down on Buriram. last week the Buri was on their schedule this week it is off. The only air line that is flying into Buriram is Thai Regional.

[gotlost]

PB AIR is TITS UP. Out of business as of November 2009.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBair

[ted]

PB Air stopped operation November 2009. Nok Air is up and down on Buriram. last week the Buri was on their schedule this week it is off. The only air line that is flying into Buriram is Thai Regional.

It's quite unfortunate that the very fertile markets of Buriram-Surin have, essentially, no scheduled commercial air service - but for Thai Regional Airlines, which amounts a "bush-hopper" with limted flights. As history will prove, don't expect them to be around very long.
It wasn't too long that Isaan, and other regions of Thailand, were served properly. Be it mid-market or smaller-market. Today domestic airline service and connections are pathetic. Cut back and closures have seen a domino affect.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Cannot really blame the airlines. If the market is not nthere then they won't operate.

Doesn't help having  Buriram airport so remote from town!

[nookiebear]

Cannot really blame the airlines. If the market is not nthere then they won't operate.

Doesn't help having  Buriram airport so remote from town!

Many of the regional airports seem to be so far from the actual city they are meant to serve,Although I live in Buriram Province the airport is around 140kms away,Korat is a lot closer at only 100kms,but with a bus ride into Bangkok only taking 3.5 hours,no long drive,no 1 hour check-in & around a tenth of the price its easy for me to choose

[gotlost]

Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.