Gettin from Bangkok to Burriram just b4 Songkran???ADVICE PLEASE.....

[jamesboogiewoogie]

Hi guys,
Im comin over april 9th, get to Bangkok 10th April evenin. Want to get to Burriram on Monday 11th April. Will the trains n buses all be booked because of the songkran holiday?
I'm strugglin to find a web site to book in advance for the train or bus..Can anyone help or give advice please....thanks........

[nookiebear]

 If you are here thenTrain Tickets can be pre booked as can bus tickets on Nakhonchaiair .Booking from abroad could be very difficult if not impossible.Can your lady over here not book it for you>>

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Maybe CC will pick you up in his NV! 

[nookiebear]

Maybe CC will pick you up in his NV! 

What are the chances of him even turning up

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Evens - if an oil tanker follows him

[mrjay]

Wudnt bother with train or bus then tek about 24 hrs.....Taxi meters yer best bet 3000 baht maybe u wil get it cheaper as 99% the taxi drivers wil be comin home to issan to see mah n pah i got one fer 2700 baht in november.Just flag one down should be no problem.

[Starman]

There are several ways now to book and pay for Nackornchai Air bus tickets.

I would imagine if you have someone in Thailand book and pay for it on your behalf then there would be no problem.

"google" nca.th.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Book a train if you can. As mrjay says you may be able to find a taxi, but I doubt it somehow - not at that price. And besides the taxi driver would not be packed for his annual visit to the family.

There is a flight to Satuk (Buriram). Not sure what airline and what days it operates, but would be cheaper than a taxi.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Nok Air fly to Buriram, but only twice a week. Due to your arrival time the first available flight would be 15th April.

Try the bus as Starman suggests

[boloa]

Train is the way to go,the roads are diabolical that time of year.

[Admin]

By Bus:
Nakhon Chai Air bus company:
http://www.nca.co.th/index.php

*Booking ticket from oversea is impossible, get your girlfriend/wife or one of her family members to BUY(PAY) tickets for you on your name and get a CODE of the booking ticket and you will have to show id card/passpot +COPY and sign on it than they will stamp on it, you will have to show it on the bus, you can even choose seats beforehand when paying for the ticket.

Taxi Meter:
Everywhere in Bangkok; anywhere between 3000-4500 Baht.

Train:
http://www.railway.co.th/english/index.asp

Flight:
http://nokair.com/NokConnext/aspx/Welcome.aspx

*Nok Air Flights Bangkok-Buriram-Bangkok are on Friday+Sunday only.

Buriram Expats Airport Transfer service:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/car-rental/airporttransfer/

*5000 Baht all included (Car+Driver+Fuel+Tollways Fees).

[nookiebear]

Train is the way to go,the roads are diabolical that time of year.

Have to agree ,,,only a little over 5 hours...it'll take a lot longer by road!!!
BUT if you haven't pre booked forget it!!

[boloa]

Train is the way to go,the roads are diabolical that time of year.

Have to agree ,,,only a little over 5 hours...it'll take a lot longer by road!!!
BUT if you haven't pre booked forget it!!

Book the 5.45am from BKK.....450 -ish baht. Air con .free coffee,cake,water  and meal on the way .can't go wrong !!!

[Starman]

I personally cannot fault Nakorn Chai Air buses. Especially since they moved to their own bus station in Bangkok. But each and to their own.

With regards to the traffic situation. The 11th of April is a Monday. Songkran starts on the Wednesday. Unless the Government announce and extended holiday, ie starting on the 11th, then I would suggest that travelling on the evening of the 10th or morning of the 11th would be OK.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

It is likely that many businesses will close for the whole week, and that Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th will see the main exodus from Bangkok.