Piya

4.2
46 customer reviews
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About Piya

Company Information

Based in Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai), Piya Rungrueng Tour connects the capital of Thailand with destinations across the whole country, including Hat Yai, close to the border with Malaysia.

Routes served by Piya buses

Bangkok–Hat Yai

There are four services each day between Bangkok and Hat Yai in the south of the country, between 16.30 and 20.00. The trip typically lasts 14 hours and tickets are priced at THB820. From Hat Yai there are also four departures per day to Bangkok, with a choice of daytime and overnight services available (with buses leaving Hat Yai between 06.30 and 20.00).

Bangkok–Narathiwat, Pattani & Phattalung

From Bangkok you can also travel to other destinations cross the country including Narathiwat, Pattani and Phattalung. There is one departure each day from Bangkok at 17.20 which heads to both Narathiwat and Pattani, with journey times of 17 and 15 hours respectively. There are four services each day from Bangkok to Phattalung between 16.30 and 20.00, with the journey lasting approximately 12 hours. Tickets are priced at THB850, THB780 and THB740 to Narathiwat, Pattani and Phattalung respectively.

Bangkok–Songkhla

There is one departure each day from Bangkok to Songkhla, leaving the capital at 17.25 and scheduled to arrive at 07.35. There are also two buses per day departing Songkhla for the capital at 07.30 and 17.00 (with arrival times of 21.50 and 07.20 respectively), with tickets available for around THB865 in either direction.

Bangkok–Yala

There is also one service each day from Bangkok to Yala at 16.30, scheduled to arrive 16 hours later at 08.10, with tickets available for THB800.

Hay Yai–Chonburi & Pattaya

Hat Yai is the other major hub for Piya Rungrueng Tour, with services departing for destinations across the country. You can visit Chonburi from Hat Yai, with one departure each day at 15.30 and scheduled to arrive at 06.30 the next morning. Tickets are available for THB960 and the journey takes around 15 hours.

The same bus continues further on to Pattaya, bringing the whole journey to whooping 18 hours with ticket prices at THB960. The service from Pattaya to Hat Yai departs at 17.30 and arrives at 11.05 the following morning.

Hat Yai–Nakhon Ratchasima

Similarly, there is also one service in either direction between Hat Yai and Nakhon Ratchasima, with tickets priced at THB1,040 for the 18 hour trip. This bus departs Hat Yai at 16.30 and Nakhon Ratchasima at 17.00, arriving at around 10.00 and 10.30 respectively.

Pros

There are plenty of options for those looking to travel to and from the Thai capital to destinations across the whole country. Piya Rungrueng Tour is a good option for anyone wanting to head to the border with Malaysia. There are four services to Hat Yai from Bangkok, which is more than what is offered by other operators on the same route and very useful for those travelling around the region on a budget as tickets are far cheaper than the cost of a flight.

These services have on-board toilets across all the routes, which is not always the case with transport operators in the country. However, these will not be of the standard you might be used to!

Cons

Delays are very common on all of these routes so it is necessary to take this into account when planning your trip. However, this is an issue with operators throughout the country and not just a problem with Piya Rungrueng Tour. Also worth pointing out is that Sai Tai Mai can be a very confusing station when you are trying to find the correct bus or ticket office, so it is worth arriving early!

Keep in mind

It can get pretty chilly on these services (especially on the overnight buses) and although you are given a blanket by staff on the bus, it is worth bringing something extra just to keep yourself warm!

Travellers reviews

The biggest attraction for passengers who travel with Piya Rungrueng Tour is the wide choice of departure times on most routes. These timetables offer great flexibility for those planning a trip on a budget or with plenty of time to travel by bus rather than flying. This operator is particularly popular with travellers heading to Malaysia as there is a good range of options for services from Bangkok to Hat Yai. Visitors can spend a day or so exploring one of Thailand’s largest cities before heading to the Malaysian border.

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Piya Popular Routes

Bangkok - Hat Yai
Bus Express
16:50, 17:00, 18:40
Bus VIP
16:10, 16:30, 17:40, 18:00
Hat Yai - Bangkok
Bus Express
15:00, 15:30, 17:30, 18:00, 18:40
Bus VIP
07:30, 08:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 20:00
Nakhon Ratchasima - Hat Yai
Bus VIP
16:00
Bus VIP 24
16:00
Bangkok - Songkhla
17:30, 17:40, 18:00
Hat Yai - Chonburi
Bus VIP
15:30
Bus VIP 24
15:30
Chonburi - Hat Yai
Bus VIP
17:30
Bus VIP 24
17:30
Hat Yai - Nakhon Ratchasima
Bus VIP
16:30
Bus VIP 24
16:30
Bangkok - Phatthalung
Bus VIP
16:10, 16:30, 17:40, 18:00
Bus Express
17:00, 18:40
Bangkok - Narathiwat
17:00
Bangkok - Nakhon Si Thammarat
Bus VIP
16:10, 16:30, 17:30, 17:40, 18:00
Bus Express
17:00, 17:45, 18:40
Songkhla - Bangkok
Bus Express
14:30
Bus VIP
15:30, 16:00
Hat Yai - Rayong
Bus VIP
15:30
Bus VIP 24
15:30
Bangkok - Pattani
17:00
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Piya Stations

Southern Terminal BangkokSungai KolokPattaniSongkhlaHat Yai Bus TerminalPattayaNakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2DannokRayong Bus Terminal 2Mae KhariPhatthalung Transport StationNarathiwat Bus StationChonburi Bus TerminalThung Song Bus Terminal

Piya Company Reviews

G H
Overall was okay But the air conditioning was extremely too cold with no way to adjust it. A pullover and cover sheet were not enough. The clock was showing a very wrong time. The offered snack are not an healthy choice, chemy food stuff.
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Dec 21, 2023
M Y
The bus left on time and was very comfortable with adequate food and toilet breaks.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Apr 29, 2023
M R
Lots of space, very good bus driver
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jan 19, 2023
T B
I was unable to travel due to the covid19 outbreak and the company flatly refused to give me a refund. Pure greed. Terrible company.
Bus VIP 32, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Mar 23, 2020
A P
Good service, comfortable seats.
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Dec 31, 2019
J C
버스는 18시40분에 출발하고 도착은 담날 11시 후에 도착함. 원래 8시30분도착인데 ㅎ 담요1 물 500L 1 빵1 줘요. 의자 120도까지 젖히기 가능. 화장실은 1층에잇쌈 직원분들 친절쓰
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Dec 28, 2019
J N
Bus very comfortable but left 2 hours late as driver reversed into another bus while leaving the terminal! Then we had to change buses at the end of the trip in Hat Yai, which slowed us down more. TV was fuzzy. But loads of leg room and comfy reclining seats.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Dec 16, 2019
T S
Accidentally take a bus in the opposite direction. I guess I should not get my money back, but I should get a cancellation in the system.
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Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jul 25, 2019
L A
Good way to travel, comfy seats.
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 19, 2018
V K
Very good value for money! Very good driver. And all the information provided by 12Go was perfect!
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Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Feb 10, 2018
M K
service good
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 6, 2017
E D
Bus was on time and stuck to the schedule perfectly. Quite low level on comfort, very old bus, seats pretty uncomfortable and a bit cramped all round. Staff were nice. Probably wouldn't be keen to travel with this company again if we could find a more modern alternative.
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 1, 2017
A A
I think bus neet stop at 8 or 9 p.m to dinner.. Becouse at 12 a.m not compatible and need a pillow to tender body.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Oct 27, 2017
Z C
Super bequeme Sitze, Decke und ein kleines Wasser. Alles was man für ne gute Nacht im Bus braucht.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 30, 2017
C W
Bus ride was really comfortable with a complimentary blanket, bun and water! :) However, the bus stations weren't announced whenever the bus made a stop, which were a little confusing for us and we almost got off at the wrong station.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), May 22, 2017
H H
Seats were good. Driver quit helpfull. Lots of space. They can improve on: AC to old. Toilet very very smelly. Couldnt sleep or eat because of it. Arrived 2 hours late to Hat Yahi so all the taxis to Penang were full.
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Dec 27, 2015
V K
Ok
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 24, 2015
S S
fair. Bus need to stop for dinner at 9:00 pm or 10:00 pm. it stopped for food at 12:00 nite. which is not accpetable.
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 16, 2015
C K
Not bad trip staff very nice
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jul 18, 2015
O T
Good space and comfortable seats. Except the air balloon in the back of the seat. We have some areas of improvement: 1. The snack bag given out to all passengers only contain very sweet things. Add some salty snacks. 2. Too cold AC. We asked them to make it warmer and eventually they did. 3. No information about stops and expected arrival. We were almost two hours late but never got any information about it. 4. Too loud volume, both for the film I the evening and the music in the morning.
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jun 28, 2015
L K
Very comfortable. But reading lights not working. would be great of they do.
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Feb 16, 2015
M S
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Feb 1, 2024
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Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jan 8, 2024
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Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 22, 2023
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Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 21, 2023
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Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), May 8, 2023
C S
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jul 30, 2022
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Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Oct 25, 2020
R B
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jan 2, 2020
G M
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 30, 2019
L L
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jul 13, 2019
E B
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Nov 9, 2018
J V
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 14, 2018
Y K
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jul 14, 2018
A I
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jun 11, 2018
D A
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Apr 22, 2018
W M
Bus Express, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Feb 17, 2018
T C
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Jan 18, 2018
B J
Bus VIP, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Aug 17, 2017
C K
Bus VIP 24, Piya (ปิยะรุ่งเรืองทัวร์), Feb 4, 2015
4.2
46 customer reviews
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93.5% of 46 travelers were presumably happy with Piya as they left good or no review