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Tomoko MI had a return trip with TravelBus Asia between Bangkok and Koh Samui, and I strongly would like to recommend TravelBus Asia to everyone. Members of staff at their Khaosan Office as well as bus attendants were very professional and friendly. They spoke very good English, and all announcements were made in English, which I have found traveller-friendly. Before departure, they gave us all detailed information on the bus journey, including when, where and how long we were going to stop for a short break for toilet.
Check-in usually starts 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure time, when you depart from their Bangkok Khaosan Office. Complementary tea and coffee are available there. Also, a quick evening meal is included. (If you arrive the office earlier, you can leave your luggage there and walk around Khaosan Road if you want.) When I returned to Bangkok from Koh Samui, our coach arrived at around 4:30am. They kindly allowed me to use their office to wait until the first public transports start in the morning. Again, hot tea and coffee were available there even very early in the morning, and I managed to feel refreshed when I used their washroom to wash my face and brush my teeth after a long night-bus journey.
It was a very comfortable round trip, because the coach had a toilet and tea/coffee making facility available on board. Also, a USB port is equipped, so that you are able to charge your SmartPhone during the bus journey. Onboard WiFi worked perfectly, too.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, May 29, 2026
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Mayddie MThe ferry trip was absolutely fine, staff were helpful and kind, information was clear but asoon as we stepped off the ferry thats where it went downhill, there was no one to tell us where to go, there was 26 people waiting and no one knew what was going on, when we found the point we had to wait at, there was 2 guys that were very rude and abrupt, again told no information we was then driven to another location for 40 minutes not knowing how long it would take when then arrived at the coach to be told we have to pay 200baht per person for extra baggage even though our tickets stated 1 luggage at 30kg and one hand luggage (which is what we had) as well as others there arriving with us and that had already arrived, ill be honest the people he was saying this to all happened to only be white (which may have no significance, was just very apparent it was only white people being charged) which we was then told the company you booked with (12go) gave us your tickets and we now own the ticket and we have our own rules etc, but we wasn't given any information from this new “company” with the baggage times etc. with some back and fourth and him trying to argue with us we made it very apparent (aswell as others) we wasn't going to pay the 200baht which he then tried to tell us that our luggage wouldn't be sent to bangkok with us which obviously we told them it would be sent, we had to make sure we out our cases on first and make sure they stayed on there, we will NEVER use this service again, its disgusting the was they spoke to us, the lack of information and trying to be scammed is unacceptable when booking through a company
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, May 29, 2026
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Julia Was a nice bus and service)))
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, May 20, 2026
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Steffen KThe pick up came 45 minutes later than confirmed. We still made it on time though. Bit the minivan was so full that the luggage hardly fit in and one of the passengers wasn’t able to get off her seat anymore since the suitcases were stacked around her. The driver was driving like a maniac (but not really unusual in Thailand).
Overall it was okay, we got there on time but don’t expect any comfort. But the rate was really cheap, so we can really complain 🤗.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), May 17, 2026
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Philip HNo instructions on what was to happen. Waiting around without knowing when we were getting picked up. The ferry left 2:30 not 3 as stated. Coach was freezing cold with no way of changing temperatures. You stated one case one hand luggage. 2 ladies got on with lots of bags and cases that were stored by us and kept falling on to us. Worst travel we have done. I called and what’s append your customer service and no reply 😡
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP, Bangkok Booking Center, May 17, 2026
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Laurence the service was very good,,,
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Apr 23, 2026
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Mahima It was great. A very comfortable bus ride. And dinner was delicious.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Apr 22, 2026
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Angel AFirst we were picked by an old bus Then he drove to a location where we were changing bus this was the worst experience in my life.Being charged because of my luggage that's crazy.I was so annoyed.They were confirming tickets too much.Lastly they don't keep time.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Apr 16, 2026
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Surachat RThe van driver provided excellent service, was friendly, and drove safely. Highly recommended.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Train Class 3 Fan, Van2Travel Train, Apr 10, 2026
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Edgar JThe „VIP Bus“ is not what was shown during the booking. There had been 4 seats in a row, not 3 as shown. The bus was very old and dirty. The personnel was rather rude and had minor English skills.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 26, 2026
