Sri Trang

3.9
153 customer reviews
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About Sri Trang

Company Information

Sri Trang Bus Company operates buses to a range of domestic destinations around Thailand. The main bus station is in Hat Yai and most of the routes run between Hat Yai and other locations. Some also leave from Phuket and Trang. Buses are spacious although there may be some differences between the conditions of the buses used for different routes.

Buses are large and are classified as ‘Express Buses’. There is also an option to upgrade to VIP seating which has extra legroom and a front row seat on some of the buses. On longer journeys passengers are provided with snacks such as cakes as well as blankets and water.

Routes served by Sri Trang

Sri Trang operates a variety of routes around Thailand but is a domestic carrier and does not run any international routes at this time.

Phuket–Hat Yai

Buses from Phuket to Hat Yai depart at 6 am, 7.30 am, 8 am, 8.30 am, 9.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 7.30 pm, 8 pm, 9.30 pm, and 9.45 pm. The journey takes 8 hours and tickets cost between THB350 and THB500 depending on the time and class chosen. Note that the 9.45 pm bus is a VIP bus and only VIP tickets at THB500 are available.

This route is a popular way to get closer to the border with Malaysia if you are planning the onward journey via Sadao or Padang Besar crossing further south to Butterworth or Giorgetown in Penang.

Hat Yai–Phuket

[From Hat Yai to Phuket], Sri Trang also offers a number of departures throughout the day at 8 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, 7.30 pm, and 9.30 pm with the journey taking between 7 and 8 hours. Tickets cost the same as in opposite direction – from THB350 to THB500. Passengers should note that the 7.30 pm bus is the VIP Bus and only VIP tickets for THB500 are sold on this route.

Hat Yai–Trang

Another popular route connects the Deep South with just another destination on the Andaman Coast. Buses from Hat Yai to Trang leave at 8 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, and 9.30 pm. The journey takes just over 2 hours and tickets cost THB250. There is no dedicated VIP bus on this route. The route is handy if your next destination is the Trang islands, including Koh Libong or Koh Ngai.

Pros

One of the pros of travelling with Sri Trang is that it is a cheap and easy way of travelling around Thailand, particularly if you are in the Hat Yai area and want to visit southern Thailand.

Sri Trang buses are spacious and have a lot of legroom and reclining seats. If you are travelling on the longer journeys this means you can sleep on the buses.

Buses are serviced by a local bus attendant to help passengers with anything they may need.

There is the option to upgrade your seat or choose a dedicated VIP bus if you want extra comfort.

Cons

Some buses have toilets although this is not always guaranteed and the toilet may be locked. This means that you will have to wait for the rest stops if you need to use the bathroom.

If you take a bus that leaves at night you may find that you arrive early in the morning at your destination and may need to plan accordingly if you want to check into a hotel or travel on to another destination.

Keep in mind

Passengers are provided with snacks and some buses on longer routes stop at local cafes along the way. You may however want to bring your own food and drinks, particularly if you have a special diet.

Tickets can be bought on the spot but it is recommended that you book in advance as buses can be full and you will have to wait for the next one.

Travellers reviews
Some buses are advertised as being equipped with Wi-Fi although passengers have reported that this is not always the case. As such plan ahead as you may not be able to access internet on the bus.

There have been reports of buses arriving earlier in their destinations than reported. If you take an overnight bus this may mean that you arrive in the early hours of the morning at around 3 or 4 am so it’s a good idea to plan ahead for when you reach your destination.

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Sri Trang Popular Routes

Phuket - Hat Yai
Bus Express
05:00, 06:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 20:00, 21:30
Bus VIP 24
21:45
Hat Yai - Phuket
Bus Express
08:00, 10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 18:00, 21:30
Bus VIP 24
19:30
Hat Yai - Trang
Bus Express
08:00, 10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 18:00, 21:30
Bus VIP 24
19:30
Trang - Phuket
Bus Express
00:30, 10:15, 12:45, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:15, 20:15, 22:30, 23:45
Bus VIP 24
21:45
Phuket - Narathiwat
05:00, 06:00, 08:00, 20:00
Narathiwat - Phuket
06:00, 08:00, 17:30
Narathiwat - Songkhla
Bus Express
06:00, 08:00, 17:30
Bus Intercity
13:30
NaN Passengers

Sri Trang Stations

YalaPhuket Bus Terminal 2Sungai KolokPattaniSongkhlaHat Yai Bus TerminalTrang Sri TrangBundhaya Beach Koh LipeYalaSaladan Pier

Sri Trang Company Reviews

D F
Everything went very smoothly. Great driver and car
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 13, 2023
W T
Didn’t know why in the middle of the journey I was told to switched buses without a designated seat.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 8, 2023
C E
Bus didn't match picture on the ticket we ordered.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 21, 2023
M N
The bus looked beautiful, clean & new inside & outside. I loved the fancy lights in the roof... It made it feel like we were in a casino! The seats were comfortable and reclined well. Although the trip was almost 7 hours, we slept through most of it, so it seemed like it was much quicker.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 12, 2023
N V
45 min late, old bus and skipped my stop so I had to turn around
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), May 29, 2023
N T
All was well. We arrived at 4am, notice that)
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), May 16, 2023
F P
Old rotten bus, dirty and one seat was broken, obviously for years already! Chaotic management of seatings not corresponding to given numbers at booking. Arrival one and a half hour after schedule. We will never travel again with Ri Trang
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 22, 2023
M H
Everything was fine. In time an very kind staff. The Bus was very old, think from the early and not very comfortable. Therefore one star less.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 5, 2022
M L
Bus was really clean, left on time and arrived earlier than expected.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Nov 18, 2022
K W
If you don't mind driver not follow plan and keep stop without schedule. You can take this bus
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Nov 8, 2022
S B
We arrived with nearly 1h30 late. The bus is not very confortable...
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Oct 27, 2022
S
Arrival in Hat Yai 2 hours delay.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 21, 2022
C S
Nice and comfortable bus without any issues 30 minutes earlier arrival than scheduled
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 6, 2021
M D
The bus looks old from the outside but inside it was very comfortable with big seats (24 seat). The staff were friendly and caring and all up I was happy I chose this way to travel.. we actually arrived at 2am and Phuket, not 4.30am as advertised. I only gave 3 stars because the bus is old but the inside i give a 4 star
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 15, 2020
D G
Every thing was good. A smooth ride. Only se arrived 2 hours earlier
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 12, 2020
M F
The cars could be improved, for such a long trip, quite disastrous.
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 1, 2020
J S
Very mean bus driver was yelling, overall smooth ride I left a book on bus we tried to tell driver open door he drove off had to follow him in a song taew very upset also the time of this route was ridiculous we were suppose to arrive after 6 we arrived at 430am next bus was at 9am long wait unacceptable
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 17, 2020
V P
It was cold, I wasn't even saved by the blanket!
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 4, 2020
Y A
The bus was old but functional. Arrived at HatYai even earlier than scheduled that is fine but they left me, as I was asleep, in the bus while dropping my luggage somewhere else in the bus terminal. So I had to get to the bus station myself to find my luggage. Luckily, I could find it soon after but I could have lost luggage.
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 23, 2019
H D
The bus broke down after 2 hours. Over 1 hour waiting for a replacement. The chauffeur had wärend the ride smoked! Instead of 15Uhr as announced we are est at 18:30Uhr arrived in Phuket. This was supposed to be an express bus?
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 18, 2019
Z M
Bus are on schedule to depart. Stop every region bus terminal for passengers to alight and board include short toilet break. Also local selling F&B at all terminal. Don't expect to much for the amenities for the bus price are resoanable. This bus charter more to locals. Travel timea take 8.30hrs from Phuket to Hat Yai. Overall ok.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 15, 2019
N B
Good customer service
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 10, 2019
C B
The bus was all right, not a luxurious one as other companies but it was safe and fast. We had have heavy traffic so we late 2 hours but overall the trip was all right.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 10, 2019
Y A
Schedule on time, nice bus, very good ride. Snack on bus is good also.
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 10, 2019
M H
Not comfortable for my kids
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 8, 2019
R V
great
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Oct 29, 2019
G D
The staff was nice (she spoke English) and the trip was OK even if we arrived 2 hours later than expected...
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 19, 2019
R O
The bus was a bit on the older side but the service was great and we arrived to our destination almost hotel hours ahead of schedule
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 4, 2019
I W
The trip itself was really super! The seats could be adjusted very far back and since I sat right in the front row, I had even more legroom. Our driver drove really well and never sped, I never felt unsafe at any time. The only negative aspect was that we arrived more than 2 hours earlier in Hat Yai than planned. Say, around 4 o'clock in the morning.
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 3, 2019
L H
Bus was amazing, could literally lay out and the operators were helpful - only negatives was the constant horn blowing which kept me awake and the roof that was leaking on me.
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 19, 2019
P A
The bus called VIP doesnt mean its high quality, pretty much okay with comfortable seat, and they give complimentary cake and blankets. But the way the driver drive is so fast, i almost feel like we almost hit something, as the bus suddenly dodge away from something, we arrive earlier yes than time scheduled. Overall just okay. But be careful when you arrive at the station, the tuktuk driver is as friendly as they are trying to get your money! They took away my luggage, and ask me to follow them to their tuk2, just be careful! Bargain half or lower than price they ask for.
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 11, 2019
L M
Sheet provided but a blanket would have been warmer. Overhead bag storage was so tiny our bag didn't fit in. Drove so fast we arrived more than an hour early so got less time to sleep! But it was ok
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), May 13, 2019
B M
The conductor, driver and all related staff were superb! The seats were comfortable enough and we had decent legroom, the 3 star rating is purely due to the constant dripping of aircon condensation on my head at the back seat. Imaging trying to sleep during that torture, haha!
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Apr 30, 2019
T D
Perfect...arrive on time ......Very comfortable...to recommend
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Apr 10, 2019
A P
Great bus, only bad thing is no wi-fi.
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Apr 5, 2019
I
Awful trip! The seats are uncomfortable and not adjustable. There was no water or snack that was promised in the ticket. There was no stopping for food. The bus arrived in Khat-Yai 1 hour earlier. I do not recommend this auto company ????????
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Mar 5, 2019
S A
Unfortunately our booked bus broke down and we had to wait 1.5 hours for the next one..but this bus was very old and little space....
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Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 6, 2019
C M
Too many random stops meaning we were late to arrive in Trang and the driver was driving so fast, it made me scared.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Feb 1, 2019
B P
My shoe disappeared in transit. I calculated that it may have been a way to get me to take a taxi. I walked 3 kilometers in bad shoes instead.
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 15, 2019
S R
I was a little disappointed when I saw the bus initially, in comparison to the others at the station. Was expecting a vip bus, WiFi, double decker etc. Had a single decker bus, 2+1 seats across. I was lucky and had no one sitting next to me on either side .. so managed to lay flat over 3 seats and sleep comfortably as one can when on the move. Didn’t miss the WiFi, as managed to sleep so well, seats are very comfortable and good legroom ( I am over 6ft tall). Arrived at Hat Yai and hour earlier then scheduled .. 5am
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 14, 2019
H K
The Trip was good! Comfortable to sleep and only obe break! Only thing, the bus was 1,5h early in Hat Yai, so we had to wait 5hours for the next bus to Penang!
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jan 6, 2019
A S
Very surprised that the bus left 7 minutes early. I was still putting my suitcases in the luggage compartment and the bus had already started. It was the first time I got motion sickness on the bus. It was very fast, as if the driver was in a hurry to get somewhere. We were dropped off 2 hours earlier than we were supposed to. The central air conditioner was blowing very hard in the bus, it was cold. We were given free water, but it tasted terrible. The cookies were good. + wide reclining seats. However, I don't see the point of going in 24 Vip, you can go in a regular bus.
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 25, 2018
A P
Everything was on time. Very polite and helpful staff.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Dec 23, 2018
J C
Confortable seat, air con, lunch included and kindly people. Old bus
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Oct 5, 2018
M G
Thank you Great service Effortless travel
Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 17, 2018
G E
Very comfortable bus: not many seats, wide, isolated from the driver's cabin. Air conditioning not too strong. Too bad we arrived 1 hour early... at 4am!
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Bus VIP 24, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Aug 14, 2018
M F
The bus was horrible
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 23, 2018
L M
Get what you paid for, nice and cheap. Was an old bus, the driver absolutely hammered it all the way there, was supposed to take 8+ hours did it in 6. We were sat at the front and could see the peril.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 16, 2018
K S
Operating with old bus. Seats not comfortable for long hour juorny.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 18, 2018
K S
Bus is old. Seats not comfortable for long juorny.
Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 15, 2018
3.9
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85.6% of 153 travelers were presumably happy with Sri Trang as they left good or no review