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Giada HI have booked for a vip bus, wifi, meal, water, different seats said in the description, i haven’t received any of the services. Worst experience ever
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Jun 27, 2025
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Fernando MAdvertised schedule: depart 14:00, arrive 05:00 next day.
1. Ferry (Thong Sala Pier → Donsak)
Left at 14:35, 35 min late.
Reached Donsak Raja Pier at 17:27, 27 min behind schedule (≈3 h crossing).
2. Minivan transfer (Donsak Pier → Jarinthon Services 2553 rest area in Surat Thani)
Boarded a 10-seat van full of people at 17:38. Some luggage needs to be carried over the people because it doesn't fit in the van trunk.
Arrived at Jarinthon Services 2553 rest area at 18:50 (1 h 12 min ride).
Wait at Jarinthon Services 2553 40-minute layover (18:50–19:30).
Limited, overpriced food and basic toilets; seems chosen for commissions. See google maps reviews.
3. Express bus (Surat Thani → Bangkok)
Departed at 19:30
Older coach: some broken seats and broken footrests, narrow uncomfortable seats, but enough legroom.
Roof-mounted USB ports work but are awkward.
No meal or snack despite ticket description says is provided.
4. Mid-route stop at Che Et Kaolao rest area in Prachuap Khiri Khan
23:55–00:30 (35 min).
Again small, pricey, low-quality options; many better rest areas were bypassed; seems chosen for commissions again. See google maps reviews.
5. Arrival in Bangkok
Reached Ratchadamnoen Road at 05:15, only 15 min late.
Overall: Minor delays are acceptable for a 15-hour trip, but comfort is very basic and rest stops are poor value. Bring your own food and snacks and consider upgrading to the VIP bus for better seats (arrival time appears the same even ticket description says VIP bus arrives at 6:00).
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jun 4, 2025
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Rotem KWe pay extra for vip, the bus was the same the only difference was the food. The Wi-Fi wasn’t working the charger wasn’t working
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, May 29, 2025
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Justin VI found their whole operation very efficient. However the staff tend to usher us around without and
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), May 28, 2025
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Christopher GWe made it to it’s destination but the staff was really unfriendly. There was not a single exception. The last busdriver to Bangkok was speeding and raging at the road. I made lots of miles living in Thailand but he was going for it and made it 45min early to bkk despite the fact that we had a big traffic jam at the beginning.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Bus + Ferry, Jarinthon Tour, May 28, 2025
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Ana CReally nice staff! The bus is a bit colder than it should due to air conditioning, anyway there are rugs avaible.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, May 27, 2025
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Gabriel CI don’t really understand some of the negative reviews I’ve read. Our trip was excellent, the seats were very comfortable, we were given water and food, and the coach was clean.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), May 25, 2025
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Paulus LOverall okay.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), May 15, 2025
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Samantha MSuch a seamless and fast transition. I found each stop between the buses and the ferrys were short and I feel as though I slept really well on the overnight bus. Im glad I booked the VIP...
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), May 15, 2025
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Emilie TAbsolutely no information from drivers or anyone about what was going on at any time. Changed bus in Surat Thani, thank goodness the bus from the pier was awful. Get given a food coupon, with no explanation on how to use or when to use. Don’t inform you when they’re stopping, and even then no communication of how long we have or anything.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, May 15, 2025