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K Buddy

4.3
288 Kundenbewertungen
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K Buddy Zeitplan & Fahrplan

Luang Prabang - Chiang Rai
15:30
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Huay Xai - Chiang Rai
07:30, 15:00
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Vientiane - Chiang Rai
09:30
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Infos zu K Buddy

Auch wenn manche Reisende Minibussen skeptisch gegenüberstehen, gehören sie aufgrund der guten Auswahl an Reisezielen und der wettbewerbsfähigen Preise für andere zu den beliebtesten Transportmitteln. Minibusse sind immer flexibler als große Busse. Wenn plötzlich Nachfrage nach Fahrten zu neuen Zielen entsteht, sind Minibusbetreiber immer die Ersten, die ihre Dienste anbieten. Denn mit einem Fahrzeug, das Platz für 10 bis 15 Personen bietet, lässt sich eine neue Route doch viel einfacher einrichten, oder?

K Buddy betreibt einen Minibus-Service und bietet Tickets mit einfacher Online-Buchung an. Informieren Sie sich dort, wenn Sie nach Möglichkeiten suchen, mit dem Minibus zu reisen.

Wo befinden sich die Hauptstationen von K Buddy?

Die Minibusse von K Buddy fahren folgende Haltestellen an:

  • zzChiang Rai Hotel Transfer
  • Stadt Chiang Rai
  • Chiang Rai Stadttransfer
  • Accha Indian Dhaba
  • Busbahnhof Sokprasert
  • Chiang Rai Transfer
  • Huay Xai Transfer
  • Accha Indian Dhaba
  • K Buddy Bike
  • CoolMuang Coffee

Welche Minibus-Klassen & Preise bietet K Buddy an?

In der Regel ist es bei Fahrten mit dem Minibus nicht möglich, eine Ticketklasse auszuwählen. Sie können sich jedoch beim Betreiber erkundigen und/oder den Minibus-Typ wählen, der auf Ihrer Strecke verkehrt. Manche Minibusse haben nur Platz für 9–10 Passagiere, andere für bis zu 15 Reisende. Erstere bieten Ihnen möglicherweise mehr Beinfreiheit, breitere Sitze und eine komfortablere Fahrt, bei letzteren sollten Sie sich auf begrenzten Platz für Ihre Beine, Ellbogen und Ihr Gepäck einstellen. Lesen Sie Bewertungen zum Minibus-Service von K Buddy, um sicherzugehen, dass er Ihren Erwartungen entspricht.

Vor- und Nachteile von Minibus-Reisen

Vorteile von Minibus-Reisen

  • Minibusse erreichen oft Ziele, die weder mit Bussen noch mit Zügen angefahren werden. Dazu gehören Kleinstädte und Dörfer.
  • Bei relativ kurzen Strecken auf dem Landweg sind Minibusse in den meisten Fällen die schnellste Möglichkeit, ans Ziel zu gelangen, einfach weil sie kleiner und wendiger sind als Busse.
  • Mit Minibussen können Sie an einer für Sie günstigeren Stelle unterwegs aussteigen, nicht unbedingt am Endbahnhof, was Ihnen in manchen Fällen tatsächlich viel Zeit und Geld sparen kann.

Nachteile von Minibus-Reisen

  • In manchen Minibussen ist es recht eng und der Platz für Gepäck ist begrenzt. Genau genommen bieten fast alle Minibusse nur begrenzten Stauraum, und wenn Sie mehr als eine Tasche, einen Koffer oder einen Rucksack dabei haben, ist es vielleicht eine gute Idee, einen separaten Sitzplatz für Ihr Gepäck zu buchen. Das bedeutet allerdings, dass Sie leider den doppelten Fahrpreis zahlen müssen.
  • Informieren Sie sich, ob Ihr Minibus nach Fahrplan fährt oder erst abfährt, wenn er voll ist. Im letzteren Fall müssen Sie möglicherweise sehr lange warten, da es auf einigen Strecken eine ganze Weile dauern kann, bis der Minibus voll ist.
  • Minibusfahrer sind für ihre rasante Fahrweise bekannt. Selbst die seriösesten Unternehmen schaffen es manchmal nicht, die Fahrer dazu zu bewegen, die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen einzuhalten. Auch wenn Ihr Fahrer nicht darauf besteht, sollten Sie während der Fahrt im Minibus immer Ihren Sicherheitsgurt anlegen.
  • Wenn Sie leicht reisekrank werden und Ihre Reise kurvenreiche Strecken beinhaltet, ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Sie sich im Minibus unwohl fühlen, höher als im Bus. Nehmen Sie zur Sicherheit eine halbe Stunde vor der Fahrt Ihre Medikamente ein.
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K Buddy Unternehmensbewertungen

4.3
288 Kundenbewertungen
5
61%
4
19%
3
12%
2
8%
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5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 15.01.2026
Der Fahrer war sehr erfahren und jederzeit Herr der Lage.
D
4
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 07.01.2026
Anschnallgurte zu kurz, dadurch, dass alle Mitfahrer abgeholt werden, zieht es sich.
B
5
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 13.12.2025
Es hat alles sehr gut geklappt, wir wurden vom Hotel in Chiang Rei Thailand abgeholt und zum Hotel an der Ablegestelle der Slow Boats gebracht. Es gab einen Fahrzeugwechsel an der Grenze. Bei den Formalitäten wurde uns in englischer Sprache geholfen.
M
5
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, 10.11.2024
Alles bestens geklappt. Super organisiert, toller Support an der Grenze und Transport bis zum Boot hat bestens geklappt mit Infos und Betreuung durch die Guides. Empfehlenswert!
H
5
Bus Van + Bus + Van, K Buddy, 09.06.2024
Got us to our destination early, and supported the whole group well throughout the entire border process.
C
4
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, 05.03.2024
J’avais réservé le van plus bus de nuit pour le Laos. Départ prévu à 12h à mon hôtel. Un monsieur est venu à 11h passé pour me prévenir que le départ était repoussé à 14h. A 13h30 un autre homme en voiture basic est passé le chercher, m’a déposé au van. La suite s’est plutôt bien passé. Le van était confortable et climatisé, il nous a conduit à un petit shop en bord de route pour faire les démarches avant la frontière (plutôt bizarre). On y rempli le formulaire pour la douane et prendre des photos pour ceux qui n’en ont pas. On peut aussi faire le change des baths en kip à un taux très interessant. Le passage de la douane a été assez facile, rien à signaler côté thaïlandais. Par contre côté laotien, prévoir 1$ ou 50 baths de frais de services (juste pour qu’elle vérifie le formulaire. Payer 40$ ou 1800 baths de visa (attention en baths c’est beaucoup plus cher). Passer les douanes il faut attendre pour aller prendre le bus de nuit, on nous conduit à la gare routière petite mais avec le necessaire. Le bus de nuit est parti avec plus de 30 min de retard, le personnel était mal aimable au possible, on ne nous expliquait rien et ils ne parlaient pas anglais. Tu te retrouves dans une couchette plutôt étroite à deux avec un inconnu (ils essayent de mettre les touristes ensemble). Et la une route qui te secoue dans tous les sens entre les trous et les virages c’est à avoir envie de vomir. Une pause dîner à eu lieu à 20h et après aucune idee s’il y avait des pauses ou juste les arrêts des voyageurs car rien n’est dit en anglais. Le voyage se fait, on ne dort pas ou pas beaucoup mais au moins on arrive à bon port
S
4
Bus Sleeping Bus + Van + Bus + Van, K Buddy, 21.11.2023
Starting at the Lao bus terminal was a bit tough, you have to exchange the voucher and find the bus - not many speak English, in our case there was luckily only one possible option. The whole route took longer than suggested, but we figured that from all other travel offers. The local sleeping bus takes about 15h to get to a station 15 minutes away from the border. After the bus ride we had a K buddy affiliate waiting to show us the vehicle we would take to ravel to the Lao Border Town Huay Xai (ca. 15 min away) There they awaited us and explained the next steps , bought the bus ticket and handed them to us since you need to take an mandatory bus line across the friendship bridge to Thai border. On the other side, after immigration at the Thai border there was a Thai driver from K buddy waiting to take us to Chang Rai. The whole travel was very seamless and easy. Biggest pain point was the Lao Sleeping Bus as is was quite rudimentary, also some people that got in at later bus stops had to sleep on the floor between the bed stations as all beds were full. We expected that though so all was fine and K Buddy really guided us through - their service was great :)
D
2
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 11.09.2026
Zero communication Our hotel was a bit out the city, we received confirmation from 12Go but no further information. We looked up the provider on Google to find their Whatsapp and messaged over 24 hours before. We received no response despite multiple messages. 2 hours before pick up I decided to call to check the pick up was okay, we were told we had to meet at the meeting point (this information was not provided). After the call they finally opened the numerous messages I'd sent and rang back saying they'd send someone which they did. In the end it worked out and driver at both ends was very nice and the vehicle was fine. I've unfortunately left 2 stars because of the stress caused by the complete lack of information and on 12Go it says 1h 30m transfer - this was more like 3 hours total. Vehicle could also do with a clean inside.
P
5
Bus CLASS--9, K Buddy, 07.09.2026
Transportation was great. Drivers were very helpful and helped for smooth border processing. The trip from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai took just 2 hours.
B
3
Van Van + Schlafbus, K Buddy, 04.08.2026
High points: * We arrived safely at our destination. * The border crossing itself was straightforward. * After entering Laos, the staff eventually directed us to the correct bus and we reached Luang Namtha without any major issues. Low points: * Pickup was late, and communication about the delay was limited. * The taxi was overcrowded and uncomfortable for five passengers with luggage. * One of the most uncomfortable moments was when the taxi driver repeatedly asked how much we had paid for the transfer, started making phone calls about it, and later asked us for a tip. It created an awkward situation that shouldn’t happen during a prepaid transfer. * The company is not transparent about the type of transportation you’ll actually be using. When you book, you don’t know whether you’ll travel by private van, taxi, tuk-tuk, or an old local bus. The ticket guarantees you’ll reach your destination, but not the comfort or the means of transport. * Assistance at the border was minimal, so you should be prepared to handle the visa and immigration process on your own. * The bus to Luang Namtha was in poor condition, and the long meal stop made an already long journey even longer. Overall: If your only priority is getting from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha at a reasonable price, this service does the job. However, the lack of transparency, inconsistent transportation, and poor communication make it difficult to rate higher than 3 stars.
A
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 26.06.2026
Incredible! Van was clean and comfortable, got there earlier than expected and driver even dropped me off at my hostel! Would absolutely recommend!
L
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 20.06.2026
A massive thank you to our driver who drove back to the terminal after dropping us off when we realised we had left a bag. Very much appreciated. Ride was was on time, efficient and as described.
P
3
Bus Taxi + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, 20.06.2026
Ok sleeper bus, aircon too cold, but thin blanket provided, drivers non-communicative, only English word they seemed to know is "no". Horrendous road conditions, good driver though 400km average speed 30km/h
T
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 14.06.2026
Very good
E
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 31.05.2026
Super kind and smooth trip. Highly recommend
C
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 17.05.2026
What’s good: - Easy to book, confirmation email sent immediately - My transport was an 11-seater, vehicle looks new-ish and clean - I was picked up from the comfort of my hotel (instead of having to go to the bus station) What can be improved: - No communication from service provider apart from the auto confirmation email. I have to WhatsApp them to ask what time is pick up (I was informed pick up is between 1 - 1:30pm) & if driver is going to come and find me in lobby - Driver was driving very fast - it felt unsafe. He was racing through pot holes and overtaking cars. I understand this may be common / how driving is in Thailand, but felt unsafe. I rather the travel time is 4 - 4.5 hours and he doesn’t have to rush
S
2
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 19.04.2026
Avoid we had to chase confirmation of pickup by whats app. We were informed pick up 1pm to 1.30 we had to get our hotel to call they didn’t pick us up until 1.50 then drove like a maniac speeding and tailgating other cars to get to the pickup point for van did not feel safe at all. No apology for lateness
M
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 22.03.2026
Pros: The driver arrived early to pick us up from the hotel. The van was big and comfortable enough. Cons: The driver was scrolling through TikTok the whole time, if not on TikTok he was on YouTube. During the break in the trip he said we had 20 minutes, after 20 mins everyone was in the bus but we had to wait 15 more minutes for the driver while he was smoking. No communication from the company, because they picked us up from our hotel I expected a message to confirm pickup location like I have had before. Overall, the experience was fine.
A
4
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 18.03.2026
Van was average, and the driver is a danger in the wheels, for those bumpy roads
M
2
Van Van + Schlafbus, K Buddy, 26.02.2026
The service was fine until we crossed the border to Laos , the sleeper bus was late to departure, and instead of 24 hours trip it became almost 30 hours because the kept going of track and picking on and of random people who didn’t even have a seat in the bus and just set on the floor.
P
2
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 25.02.2026
Late, dirty vehicle poor communication on the operator. The delivery from the Laos border was the most inefficient and time wasting experience of my life. Much better to just get a tuk tuk.
S
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 20.02.2026
Reached on time
H
4
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 18.02.2026
Bon rapport prestation/ prix
V
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 17.02.2026
The driver wasn’t driving safely, I worried if I will arrive alive.
R
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 06.02.2026
Very safe and easy ride to Chiang Rai.
M
5
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 05.02.2026
Pickup perfectly on time from the hotel and we were on the way to the border relatively quick. The whole process until drop off at Huay Xai took 2 hrs longer than advertised. (4hrs total door to door)
R
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 04.02.2026
Fast efficient service. Just make sure you arrive early for pick up.
A
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 03.02.2026
Had a good trip. Faster than bus, confortable, on time and esau to book.
V
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 26.01.2026
On the ticket it said we were supposed to be there AT LEAST 40 min before departure. We were there 30 min before and were told we are the last ones. But more people kept showing up also wanting to go to Chiang Rai. So there were not enough seats in the van. They had to organize another one which took them AN HOUR. So we sat there on the street for 1 1/2 hours and still had to leave people behind (I actually don’t know what happened to them). The van was ok, the driver was super nice and they stopped half way. The driver was average but the organization was aweful.
N
3
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, 25.01.2026
My pick up was on time as the first passagner, but quite disorganized for others. He didn't have all the correct pick up addresses and it took over an hour to get out of Chiang Rai. He was a good driver, much safer than previous experiences. I've learned that door to door isn't necessarily the best option.
C
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 12.01.2026
The driver was slightly late but that didn’t bother me at all, I had contacted the operator and they were on the phone to me straight away. I was on my own and so the driver offered me a seat in the front which was lovely as I got to appreciate the gorgeous views along the way.
B
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 08.01.2026
Everything went easy
A
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 07.01.2026
It was a good ride. We stopped at a rest area about an hour and a half into the drive.
D
2
Bus Sleeping Bus + Van + Bus + Van, K Buddy, 27.12.2025
There were not much information from 12GO, luckily I traveled with 2 other person who booked through the bus station and received phone numbers and more details through WhatsApp. The bus left 2h later than schedule and the trip took longer as well. The van waiting for us at the border left as we were Kate and we had to wait an additional 1h30, the trip took about 24h in total, instead of 17h. The bus isn't confortable and the bed have to be shared. There were not enough bed available because some luggage had to be stored on beds since the boot was full of eggs and chickens... Worth ride I had in a bus.
S
4
Van Van + Schlafbus, K Buddy, 25.12.2025
Everything was on time and worked seamlessly - HOWEVER, they overly packed the van so it was VERY cramped and people were sitting on the floor. The AC was blasting making it ice cold, and the driver was flying through the curves. We made it safe and sound and an hour early even, but it was a very taxing journey.
J
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 19.12.2025
Good vehicle
A
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 17.12.2025
Good but they don't stick to schedules
C
2
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 10.12.2025
Double the number of people booked for the one coach that turned up late. We then waited for another coach to take the others. Everyone eventually got there but doesnt give you confidence
T
2
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 09.12.2025
Left Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai with 2 hours late, without telling us ..
D
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 07.12.2025
Very comfortable and kind
D
2
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 04.12.2025
Very very dangerous driving between Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. 160kph around bends, overtakes around blind corners etc. Do not recommend at all. Book the GreenBus instead, it may take slightly longer but you will live to see another day.
J
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 01.12.2025
The driver was excellllent. Je Drive Not dlowly, but made the Circus very smooth, so you could stand it much better. I gellt really Safe.
L
3
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 30.11.2025
I know the AC has to be on and cold, since I took some travels before. but this one was freezing and the windows was still foggy. the driver did not knew what he was doing. Other then that it was good.
D
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 21.11.2025
Amazing driver? Best in town, cleanest vehicle I have ever seen and very polite and warm
L
2
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, 20.11.2025
I really can't recommend this and would suggest using another tour provider. Got the slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang. Pick-up was on time and the van was air conditioned. Everything before the border was fine. Smooth leaving Thailand but entering Laos was a nightmare. No guidance given throughout this, other than by a man who couldn't confirm his identity and honestly we thought we were being scammed. Had to pay visa fee and a tourist tax directly to him, not border officials which really did not seem right. The transfer was overbooked and me and my partner were crammed into the seat of a pick up with our main backpacks and day packs on top of us. We were provided a sandwich but there was no vegetarian or vegan option. Made it to the ferry point and we were the last group to get there out of all the other tour providers meaning we didn't and many others didn't get a seat on the actual boat as it was overbooked. Would I do it again? Yes the slow boat was crowded but had stunning views - but definitely not with this tour provider.
S
5
Van Minibus, K Buddy, 13.11.2025
Very profesional driver.
P
5
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, 16.10.2025
The van picked up on time. Helped through the border crossing and getting to the slow boat pier. The slow boat was overbooked but the experience was amazing.
S
3
Van Van + Schlafbus, K Buddy, 26.09.2025
Uh, the transfers itself was easy and going through the border. If you don’t book with a friend you will be put with a random person in a twin sized bed. I’d recommend bringing a pillow case for the pillow they provide… bring layers it gets VERY cold. Even if you don’t normally get cold you will. Also bring food or your own soup (they have hot water) because the stop they make not many options. Also no bathroom on bus. And roads are as terrible as they say but bring some gravel and sleeping pill and you’re all good.
C
2
Van Van + Schlafbus, K Buddy, 07.09.2025
This trip was a very expensive (for what you get) and uncomfortable experience I wish 12Go would warn people about! The part from Chiang Mai (Thailand) to the border with Laos was fine and comfy, on a minibus. But it took 17 hours to cover just 505km (from Huay Xay to Luang Prabang) on a very noisy "sleeper" bus, shaking on Laos' insufficient road infrastructure, where you might share a wooden bunk bed with someone you don't know.
L
3
Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, 24.07.2025
The first part of the trip to the border was great and seamless - the sleeper bus however was very primitive with two people to a very hard bunk and the roads are very poor so you get shaken around a lot. Would not recommend if you’re a solo traveller. We did get there in good ish time though however I doubt I’ll do it again.