Next Step Journey

Next Step Journey operates buses to and from the following stations:

• Khao Sok Hotel Transfer
• Na Thon Koh Samui
• Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
• Khaosan Next Step Journey Office
• Nadan Pier
• Koh Phayam Pier
• Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
• Chiang Mai Arcade 2
• Bundhaya Pier 1
• Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer
• Khaosan Next Step Journey Office
• Koh Chang Hotel Transfer
• Morning Market
• Koh Samui Bus Terminal
• Southern Bus Terminal
• Koh Tao Pier
• Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal
• Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao
• Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
• Chiang Khong Border
• Mae Sai Bus Terminal
• Thongsala Pier Seatran
• Nong Khai Bus Station
• Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier
• Southern Terminal Bangkok
• Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
• Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
• Bundhaya Pier 1
• Mochit Terminal
• Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
• Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer
• Khao San Swensens
• Ayuthaya
• Nong Khai Bus Terminal
• Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier
• One Love Home Ayutthaya City
• Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 Budsarakam Tour
• Khaosok CPS office Baan Takhun
• Maehad Pier Koh Tao
• Srisuthep at New Southern Bus Terminal
• Slow Boat Pier
• Huay Xai Border Check Point
• Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer

The most popular destinations of Next Step Journey are:

• Chiang Mai - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Chiang Mai
• Bangkok - Vientiane
• Koh Phangan - Bangkok
• Koh Tao - Chiang Mai
• Bangkok - Pakse
• Chiang Mai - Koh Tao
• Koh Samui - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Koh Samet
• Bangkok - Koh Phayam
• Bangkok - Phuket
• Koh Tao - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Koh Lipe
• Bangkok - Koh Samui
• Koh Lipe - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Khao Sok
• Chiang Mai - Koh Phangan
• Bangkok - Koh Lanta
• Koh Chang - Chiang Mai
• Bangkok - Krabi
• Koh Phayam - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Koh Phangan
• Bangkok - Koh Phi Phi
• Bangkok - Khao Lak
• Koh Phi Phi - Bangkok
• Chiang Rai - Pak Ou Caves
• Vientiane - Bangkok
• Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
• Koh Samet - Bangkok
• Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
• Bangkok - Surat Thani
• Bangkok - Donsak
• Huay Xai - Pak Ou Caves
• Chiang Mai - Huay Xai
• Chiang Mai - Pak Ou Caves

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 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.