Bang Saphan

3.6
89 customer reviews
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About Bang Saphan

Company Information

Bang Saphan Tour is a bus company based in Bangkok, with services departing from the city’s Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai). The operator is a specialist on the route between Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan, a journey of around 240km towards the Myanmar border.

Routes served by Bang Saphan Tour

Bangkok–Prachuap Khiri Khan

The operator only offers one route, connecting Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan. There are 12 daily departures from Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan, with buses leaving almost every two hours from 07.30 until midnight each day. The journey usually lasts just three hours, with tickets available from THB260.

Pros

There is a great deal of choice for those looking to travel from Bangkok to the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, with departures throughout the day. If you do miss your scheduled departure then you will only have to wait around two hours until the next one, although you will probably have to pay for an additional ticket!

Bang Saphan operates big express buses and not vans – these buses are definitely slower than mini-buses but also more comfortable.

Cons

Sai Tai Mai, Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal, can be a very confusing station as it sprawls across several levels and it can often take a lot longer than expected to locate the correct bus stop or ticket office.

It is also worth pointing out that delays are very common on this route, as well as all routes across Thailand, as you can often be caught up in Bangkok’s notorious hectic rush hour which can significantly increase the duration of your journey. It is always sensible to factor possible delays into your schedule to ensure you do not miss any connection you may have arranged.

Another issue with Bang Saphan Tour is that the quality of the buses is not always great and the vehicles can sometimes be old and not in an ideal condition. However, the journey from Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan is only usually around three hours long so it is not a disaster. At least you do not have to endure a longer trip in cramped conditions as is the case on some seven or eight hour long bus rides!

Keep in mind

When you arrive at Prachuap Khiri Khan you will be dropped off at the edge of the town rather than in the centre. This means that you will have to negotiate with the waiting tuk tuk drivers to take you the rest of the way to your accommodation. This is an additional cost than you will have to take into account when planning your trip, not to mention the hassle of trying to negotiate a fair price as soon as you get off the bus.

Travellers reviews

Bang Saphan Tour is regarded by many visitors as one of the best operators to pick when planning a trip to the south of the country or to the border crossing into Myanmar. There is a wide range of departure times from Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan, so there is bound to be something to suit your schedule; whether you are looking to spend a few days in the town itself or if you are planning to cross straight into Myanmar.

The biggest issue that passengers have with Bang Saphan Tour is the fairly low standard of buses along the route. The vehicles tend to be older than you would expect and not as high quality as the buses used by some other companies along this route.

Also, the buses tend to terminate just outside Prachuap Khiri Khan so passengers are required to arrange additional transport from the drop-off point into the centre of town. Although some hotels and guesthouses may offer shuttle transfers (usually at a premium), other passengers will be required to barter with the waiting tuk-tuk drivers to complete their journey.

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Bang Saphan Popular Routes

Bangkok - Prachuap Khiri Khan
07:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:00, 20:00, 22:30, 23:59
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Bang Saphan Stations

Southern Terminal BangkokPrachuap Khiri KhanKo Yai Chim

Bang Saphan Company Reviews

M B
Posted 3 hr. Trip took 6 hours
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 5, 2023
I H
The bus was comfortable and with air condition. 20 minutes break in between. The arrival was 1,5 hours later and the bus stop in Prachuap Khiri Khan is not central! Also no taxi app is working there..
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 27, 2023
M E
The time given for arrival was 12.30.it wasn't scheduled to arrive till after 2.30.i only found out when I asked the time of arrival from the driver .express I don't think so.its actually a bus.many stops to pick up people and vegetables.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jan 28, 2023
C
First had to change the e-ticket into a real ticket before I could get on the bus. Was very tedious.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 23, 2022
F G
Who cares, nice trip, starting time almost in time but arrival only 2.5 hours late.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Nov 26, 2022
D T
I don't know if it was the fault of Saphan or 12go.asia. But the Times on the Voucher were wrong. It said 17:30, but the ride ended for me at 19:30. Thats not good. The busride itself was nice.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 20, 2022
M G
Everything worked out perfectly. Relaxed safe ride. A little ask where to go in the terminal, but all very helpful.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 26, 2020
L K
Very nice staff, we got water and a refreshing towel, the bus was clean and comfortable. Safe drivers :) Thank you!
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 16, 2020
I
You're in Asia. So there is no point in waiting for a fancy bus. The bus was old, but everything was comfortable. The air conditioner was working, and there was an option to turn down the air-conditioning or remove the air-conditioning of your seat altogether. At the beginning of the trip we were treated to cold water without gas. An important point, if you have an electronic ticket, then as you arrive at the station immediately go to the first floor and register, and at the same time to clarify on what path is waiting for the bus (number). By the way, our ticket said that the trip would last 6 hours, but in the end we got there in 4 hours))))) Probably because it was a weekend and there were no traffic jams.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jan 27, 2020
E L
Good service but a bit hot
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 30, 2019
M L
Ride from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Prachuap Khiri Kahn went smoothly and as stated on the site. Bus was clean and staff very friendly. The only negative is the fact that you are not in the core of the village but above the main road (as indicated on 12go asia) is dropped off which makes it necessary to take a cab etc again if you do not like to walk 2-3 km.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 11, 2019
M S
I confirm all the previous negative reviews. The trip is 5 hours with a break and you are dropped off 2-3km from the center of Prachuap. And nothing indicates it to you! Nice when you have children. A "cab" waits for the customers and makes you pay a fortune for the 5-10 minutes of transport. Apart from that, the bus left 30 minutes late. Pleasant staff, not speaking a word of English and bus a bit old-fashioned
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Aug 20, 2019
N G
Air conditioned coach, staff provided everyone with water and later a cooled wet wipe. standard journey
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Aug 4, 2019
L F
The trip lasted one hour more
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 22, 2019
R S
We knew 3 hours is a lie, so we weren't surprised when the bus ride took around 5 hours. The employee was friendly and did his best to communicate with us with his little English and our non-existent Thai. We also got some water and had a 10-15 min stop at a roadhouse. We were dropped of at the highway right outside the city, which is not ideal, but at daytime it's not hard to find a ride into town (don't forget to bargain). The guy even knew the location of our guesthouse while google was wrong. The bus was old, but in good shape, good leg room and a perfectly working A/C. The Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal is super confusing, so be there in time to search for your ticket counter (to change the voucher to a real ticket) and your plattform.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 18, 2019
M R
Nice bus. It stops at t'he highway and no taxi available
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 13, 2019
J H
Booking easy, check in easy, smooth trip, bus staff remembered drop off location
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 6, 2019
J J
It's too bad the pick up is all the way out at the Sourthern Terminal. It's tough to get to - there is nothing else around there. The timing is very wrong - I took the bus at night with no traffic and no stops - and it still took 3.5 hours to Prachuap (not Bangsapan which is further)- in the daytime with traffic and stops it takes way longer. This is not really a trip for a foreigner, the bus doesnt really stop in Prachuap, but at a "bus stop"? just outside Prachuap. There are no taxi's there, or anyone really at all, so if you don't know someone already you will pretty much be stranded. You could walk to a gas station - that is fairly close...if you dont have luggage. The staff that run the bus are fantastic, they do their best to be very helpful - they make sure you know which stop to get off and they are well organized. The bus itself is clean, and very air conditioned.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jun 15, 2019
H B
Everybody knows that the given times are not resriously true. Travel time to Prachuap Khiri Khan was about 5 hours. In addition it should be clear about the bus stop locations.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Apr 23, 2019
C S
Bus was very hot
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Apr 18, 2019
C S
3 hours late. bus stop in the middle of nowhere no explanation. No information.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Apr 17, 2019
J H
Agree with the other comments. Trip time was 4.5hrs not 3. Some English signs at the south terminal would be hugely helpful. And last the drop off location should be in the town, not km's out. Otherwise a good trip with great AC and a very helpful bus lady and driver.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Apr 16, 2019
T E
3 hours is a complete lie. There was no traffic and no unexpected stops yet the journey took four and a half hours in total, please change the trip time on this site to be more honest. Other than that it was a pleasant journey, the bus was decent with a small toilet and air conditioning which was working hard in the heat of summer but still kept us at a nice temperature throughout. The driver also stopped for ten minutes at the midway point to allow us to grab some food and use a public toilet. I feel as though it would have actually been better for us to have booked our tickets at the bus terminal itself as the tickets we bought on this site meant we were left outside of town, despite the fact that the bus continues into town. We were left a little stranded as Grab doesn't work here but luckily a woman working at the bus stop called a tuk tuk for us, price was 150 Baht.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 25, 2019
M S
Everything was good and well descriped, the seats were really comfortable, well air conditioned. It was easy to get some rest. The only thing was we arrived 2h later then originally planned. Unfortunatly i forgot my bag in the bus on Nr 17/18 in the bus. Please contact me on martina.asdfg@hotmail.de
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 14, 2019
G N
1. Some sign posting in English at the Southern Bus Terminal would be really useful as had to ask people several times to be directed to the appropriate ticket collection area. 2. Express @ Bang Saphan it ain't! From the many other customer comments it's pretty clear that it's an exaggeration. It took 5 hours not 3. The driver also stopped about 4 times for various miscellaneous activities including picking up parcels and cargo, as well as dropping off stuff. 3. Got dropped off out of town with no explanation but luckily there were some motor bike taxis around. If I had more than my hefty backpack, I would have been dead meat.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 7, 2019
R A
> 3h Late > at stop there was no Taxi > Late departures
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 3, 2019
D A
Was meant to be 3h trip. Took 5h+
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 25, 2019
M D
Ticket said 3 hour trip .took 5 hours . Ticket said drop off point was prachaup khiri khan terminal. Dropped off 20 mins drive away on side of road ith no way to contact further transport.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 15, 2019
M S
2 and half hour late (even thought we leave Bangkok on time) expect that it was good
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 15, 2019
E B
Everything good, also the staff (lovely Lady) on the bus.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 13, 2019
J S
The bus was clean, but left 25 minutes late. Travel time should be according to the Internet 3.5 h, we arrived only after 6 h. So something like that does not work.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jan 26, 2019
M L
Everything was fine
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 28, 2018
S S
The Bus was ok, Service too, but it took 6 hours from Bangkok to Prarchuap Khiri Khan, not 3 hours as the Information on the ticket said. Too long...
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 3, 2018
J B
Good bus. Smooth trip. Left half an hour late waiting for a customer although I had to be there 30 mins early. Arrived 2hours late. Dropped down the road from the turning to my destination. Lots of room to stop nearer my turning.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Nov 24, 2018
R D
the ride was pleasant however it took 6h and not 3h as stated.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Nov 6, 2018
E G
We had to go upstairs to get the bus tickets...when the office told us that it was not necessary.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Aug 30, 2018
T B
2 hours late and no toilet But a break and free water
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Aug 21, 2018
M K
The bus was fine, but the drop off was on the side of the high way in the middle of no-where
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Aug 6, 2018
M W
He trip took just over 4hrs due to late start and 20min break, so you shouldn’t say it’s a 3hr ride
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 30, 2018
A G
I know the time on the webpage (4hrs BKK to Prachuap) is only an estimation, but the bus came late and according to their experience they should know how to estimate times better. It took more than 7hrs in reality. Other than that, it was okay, although not foreigner-friendly (nobody from the staff speaks English, but it says so on the webpage, so I was prepared).
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 29, 2018
M V
Not bad, but it’s a big old SLOW bus...
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 28, 2018
M H
Trip & staff nice, but despite a departure on time, we arrived 2 hours late i.e. 5h instead of 3h, as claimed on 12Go site...
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 17, 2018
A P
They don't even give an approximate travel time, but divide it by two. We didn't plan anything for this day, but we still spent 3 hours more on the road than we thought. Plus the leg room is designed for miniature Thais. And the toilet in the bus is hellish - the Thais themselves avoided using it, they all tolerated it until the middle of the journey, where there was a stop.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 4, 2018
K Y
OK : booking and tickets conversion easy; departure in time, not dangerous driver. NOK : Drop off outside the town not acceptable as the bus crosses the whole town and as the driver didn't hesitate to stop as often he wanted. Better not to have to use "toilet"... Of course given time table was unrealistic and this 200 km trip took actually not too bad at all 4,5 hours.
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jan 17, 2018
E L
Ok. But very late at the destination
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Dec 26, 2017
A W
Bus was 15 minutes late leaving than stated but we still arrived 2 hours later than stated on the 12go website. It didn't cause any problem but if we needed to get somewhere else after we'd be in trouble. But apart from that, bus was well airconditioned and the staff let us know when we were getting off.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Sep 3, 2017
M B
All clearly, according to schedule! The bus is okay, the service is on the level! Thank you, happy...
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Jul 2, 2017
D W
Instead of 1:30 pm we arrived at 4 pm. They dont really care about the time but all very kind and helpful. The toilet is an adventure for itself but all together it was a safe trip
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Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Mar 7, 2017
D D
Bus was decrepit. Not usual Thai fare. Hour and a half late. Dropped side of highway. No complaints about 12go though.
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 14, 2017
G G
The trip took 5 1/2 hours instead of unrealistic 3 as advertised, the bus was pretty old but OK and the drop off was on the main highwah outside the town was lucky to catch a tuk tuk passing by late in the evening (not many of them around)
Bus Express, Bang Saphan (บางสะพานทัวร์), Feb 5, 2017
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86.5% of 89 travelers were presumably happy with Bang Saphan as they left good or no review