K Buddy
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About K Buddy
While some travellers feel skeptical about vans, a good choice of destinations and competitive prices make vans one of the most popular means of transport for others. Vans are always more flexible than big buses. If there is a sudden request for rides to some new destinations, van operators are always the first to offer their service. Indeed, it is easier to launch a new route if you operate a vehicle of 10-15 pax capacity, isn’t it?
K Buddy operates van service and offers tickets with easy online booking. Check them if you are looking for options to travel by van.
What are the Main Stations of K Buddy?
K Buddy’s vans run to and from the following terminals:
- Chiang Rai Transfer
- Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- Chokprasert Bus Terminal
- Huay Xai Transfer
- Vientiane Northern Bus Station
What are the Most Popular Routes of K Buddy?
The most popular trip destinations of K Buddy’s timetable are:
What are the Vans Classes & Prices of K Buddy?
As a rule, it is not possible to choose a ticket class when travelling by van. Yet you can check with the operator and/or choose the type of van which serves your route. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers, others accommodate up to 15 travellers. The former case means you may have more legroom, wider seats and a more comfortable ride, the latter – be ready for a limited space for your legs, elbows and your luggage. Read reviews on K Buddy van service to be sure they meet your expectations.
Pros & Cons of Van Travel
Pros of Van Travel
- Vans often reach the destinations where neither buses nor trains travel. These include secondary towns and smaller villages
- In most cases vans are the fastest way to get to your destination if travelling to relatively short distances overland simply because they are smaller than buses and more maneuverable
- Vans can let you get off at a more convenient point enroute – not necessarily at the terminal, what actually can save you loads of time and money in some cases.
Cons of Van Travel
- Some vans can be quite cramped with limited space for luggage available. Well, actually almost all vans offer limited luggage space and if you have more than one bag, suitcase or backpack, it may be a good idea to buy a separate seat for your luggage – yes, you will pay double for your trip, alas
- It is worth checking if your van runs on schedule or leaves when full – in the latter case you may end up waiting too long as on several routes it can take quite a time for a van to fill up.
- You should know that van drivers are notorious for their speedy driving. Even the most reputable companies sometimes fail to persuade the drivers to respect the speed limits. Even if your van driver does not insist on it, always buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van
- If you easily get seasick and your trip includes winding stretches, chances to feel motion sickness are higher while travelling by van than by bus. Take your medicine half an hour before your trip to be on the safe side.
K Buddy Stations
K Buddy Company Reviews
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Apr 30, 2024
All transport was provided by K Buddy from our Chiang Rai hotel to the Luang Prabang pier. Pick-up was on time. Good option to take away some stress while travelling.
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, Mar 5, 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
C
Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Feb 6, 2024
bon dans lense
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Bus Sleeping Bus + Taxi + Bus + Van, K Buddy, Nov 21, 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 :)
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Apr 24, 2024
Rien à dire sauf que le guide nous a laissés nous faire arnaquer à la frontière avec les puces de téléphone
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy, Mar 16, 2024
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Feb 15, 2024
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Feb 13, 2024
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat, K Buddy, Feb 9, 2024
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, Dec 1, 2023
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Bus Sleeping Bus + Taxi + Bus + Van, K Buddy, Nov 6, 2023
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Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus, K Buddy, Mar 9, 2024
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Bus Sleeping Bus + Taxi + Bus + Van, K Buddy, Dec 15, 2023