Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Nara Travel offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.
What are the Main Stations of Nara Travel?
Nara Travel operates buses to and from the following stations:
The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!
Pros & Cons of Bus Travel
Pros of Bus Travel
Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train
Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel
Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about
At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.
Cons of Bus Travel
Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.
During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.
While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.
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Nara Travel Company Reviews
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ZHU S
Great service, very satisfied
Van Van + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Apr 28, 2026
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Suhail A
I really enjoyed the bus it was comfortable and spacious I did not however enjoy the minivan it was cramped and hot and small
Van Van + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Apr 5, 2026
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Carol N
Poor services not on time,worst experience ever too much transfers and
Bus Van + Local Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Mar 2, 2026
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Melissa T
The seats were not the same as in the picture
Bus Van + Local Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Feb 26, 2026
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IBAA Z
100%
Bus Van + Local Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Feb 23, 2026
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Graeme B
To start with, the ferry journey was good. Unfortunately the organisation when arriving to transfer to the bus wasn't great. Then the bus journey itself was 6 and half hours with 2 breaks for food. Why should 1 should be more then enough. On top of that we made various additional stops along the way picking people up and dropping off. This was supposed to be a service direct not a local bus service. Maybe if the organisation was better then the bus journey would run better.
I had to chsnge plans due to health problem this company haa wenr way over there need to arrnge me to get from the mainland to bangkok rather than the island i had been staying on they all so refunded me for tickets i had bought that i did not need becuse of there help. I did not evevn ask for a refund i just got confirmatuion email.
To the young gentlman that helped me thank you so much
Van Van + Bus + Bus + Ferry, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Dec 19, 2025
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Dominik P
Meeting point at Phantip's office in Koh Samui is pointless. They just issue the ticket and make you walk to the pier. Could be done with a small table at the pier directly. Secondly and unfortunately the ferry could not be boarded through the ramp but everyone had to walk with the cars and drag the heavy bags+luggage upstairs two flights. Thirdly, the total trip time exceeded the estimated time by quite the large margin. The bus stopped twice for toilet breaks - which was appreciated - but also at another bus stop which was not planned before. So it took much longer than envisioned.
The drive was good but I was brought to a completely different bus stop than in my booking. This happened twice so. Both times instead of walking from the supposed stop I was several kilometers away and had to take a taxi to the hotel.
Van Van + Van, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Dec 5, 2025
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Sabaratnam S
Toilet is in poor condition. Long journey like this should have proper toilet
Bus Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Oct 27, 2025
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Andrew T
Very efficient and a helpful friendly driver.
Name on a board at transport hub.
Stopped so we could get a drink etc.
Ferry High Speed Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Aug 11, 2025
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Stacey M
The bus was good, then there was a car with our name waiting for us, that was good too. The bus was very slow… we stopped so many times to pick up and drop off people and things. We turned around several times and dropped more things and picked more things up. What should have taken about 1 hour 15 mins took 2.5 hours.
Ferry Ferry + Bus + Van, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Jul 9, 2025
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Nicolai H
We arrived safely, but the trip was very chaotic. After the ferry first shuttle, then minivan, then big bus. The big bus was full and not very comfortable, quite old. Dinner was free but everything in plastic, so it produced a lot of trash.
Bus Bus + Van + Ferry, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Apr 26, 2025
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Glenn P
The only issue I had was on arrival in Satun the agent there wanted me to get on a motorbike with all my luggage etc
I refused.....was very angry
They eventually sent a van to collect me
The rest of the trip was well organised and very pleasant
Bus Bus + Van + Speedboat, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Apr 11, 2025
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Finn M
Great experience and speed of travel. A bit difficult to find office without taxi drivers help. Would recommend
Van Van, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Mar 16, 2025
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Maja H
The Ride itself was comfortable. The ferry was outdated but still perfectly fine. We then waited at the Pier to be picked up by a shuttle that brought us to the bus. The Bus was luxurious for Thai Standards, we had USB C outlets and reclining seats + we got a free meal and watermelon in surat thani. Would do it again.
Excellent first part by bus : on time, blanket and snacks included, confortable seats.
Then comes the minivan, every driver will scam tourists prentending the final stop is at Khao Sok main road entrance and not the park entrance (as mentionned on the voucher). They ask you 50 THB/pax more to drop you to your hotel (only 2km further on the road…)
Bus Bus + Van, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Nov 25, 2024
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Olivia M
Overnight bus from Bangkok was fine, although no air con, WiFi or electric points as advertised. At 5am we were dropped at a point but not told why or the plan. At 6am we were spilt into groups and put in taxis. We were then transferred to 4 other taxis between 6am and 7am at different points of the city before finally being brought to the port at 7:55am, ferry departed 8am.
Bus Bus + Ferry, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), May 21, 2024
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Jessica A
100% recommend this. The bus was waiting for us as soon as we got off the ferry. Bus was super comfortable, even stopped off for a free meal. Arrived on time
Trip was excellent except for the boarding point confusion. You have to trust Google maps. See the photo of the street. As Nara travel is inside a Hotel. Very well behaved drivers n the tour guide
Bus Bus + Van, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Jan 2, 2024
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Ng H
Van Van + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Aug 4, 2026