Bus from BKK

Post by **kiwi P** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:01 am

Does anyone know the time tables of bus from BKK to H.H,,,first bus,etc..

PEACE OUT...[/b]

Post by **Henkie** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:25 am

I think first you will have to take the bus to Bangkok which could be very interesting.

From Bangkok the busses go frequently to Hua Hin.

From where and how? Haven't got a clue, my thai girlfriend knows so why should i know.

Good luck.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:18 am

Very helpful of you Henkie.

Kiwi P, Buses leave every 20-30 minutes from the southern bus station
(Sai Tai Mai)

more info here: http://wikitravel.org/en/Hua_Hin

Post by **johnnyk** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:21 am

If you are already in BKK the best, fastest, cheapest and most convenient way is from Victory Monument - getting to the southern bus terminal is a pain.

Information is updated as follows:
Cost is now 180 baht. A/C Minibuses leave every 20-30 minutes from Victory Monument starting about 6am until about 7pm.
Take the skytrain to Victory Monument stop. Exit and stay to the left. You will walk along an elevated walkway for a few minutes that will bring you down into an area of market stalls and shops. You will see a hospital across the road to your left.

Go between the shops/stalls and come out on to a sidewalk in a small road. You will see a line of minivans. Across the road in front of a metal fence you will see guys sitting at small tables, ask anyone of them for HuaHin (Wah Hin) they will point to the right table.

Buy the ticket (the seller will point to the correct bus) and go back across the road.
Best seat (IMO) is behind the driver. Avoid front seats, no leg room and you will be the first to die. Lack of shock absorber renewal means the rearmost seats will shake your internal organs severely.
Takes about 2.75 hours depending on traffic and/or weather.

Post by **DawnHRD** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:05 am

johnnyk wrote:If you are already in BKK the best, fastest, cheapest and most convenient way is from Victory Monument - getting to the southern bus terminal is a pain.

Information is updated as follows:
Cost is now 180 baht. A/C Minibuses leave every 20-30 minutes from Victory Monument starting about 6am until about 7pm.
Take the skytrain to Victory Monument stop. Exit and stay to the left. You will walk along an elevated walkway for a few minutes that will bring you down into an area of market stalls and shops. You will see a hospital across the road to your left.

Go between the shops/stalls and come out on to a sidewalk in a small road. You will see a line of minivans. Across the road in front of a metal fence you will see guys sitting at small tables, ask anyone of them for HuaHin (Wah Hin) they will point to the right table.

Buy the ticket (the seller will point to the correct bus) and go back across the road.
Best seat (IMO) is behind the driver. Avoid front seats, no leg room and you will be the first to die. Lack of shock absorber renewal means the rearmost seats will shake your internal organs severely.
Takes about 2.75 hours depending on traffic and/or weather.

johnnyk,
This gets my vote for most helpful post of the year! Even down to which seats are most comfortable - wonderful!

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:00 am

This should be of assistance:

There seems to be a lack of traffic on this image be prepared for gridlock @VM

Post by **Lev** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:11 am

BaaBaa. wrote: more info here: http://wikitravel.org/en/Hua_Hin

Don't need Wikipedia its all here, they got most of their info from HHAD anyway.

Nice map Dr.

Post by **Guess** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:08 am

Best description of this well used journey so far, despite the first dumbarse reply from wankie.

The gridlock usually only affects the inbound journey where if you only have hand luggage most drivers let you get out and walk.

Post by **johnnyk** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:49 pm

thanks for compliment dawn. once i'm in my house i'll walk over and see you i'm just along the road at avalon.
maybe dr. dave can pin the info together with the excellent visual.

Post by **STEVE G** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:29 pm

The minibus service is good for the new airport, but the normal bus service is pretty reliable. I have used it many times and have never had a problem, if you go to the ticket office earlier in the day I can even get them to stop on the main road near Hua Hin hospital to pick me up. I think the first bus to Bangkok is about 04.30 and they run until about midnight if I remember correctly.

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:56 pm

all very well but it stops for 20 mins 40 km into the journey Mini bus mostly for me unless I go on the bean can which is still quicker than the blue bus

Post by **kiwi P** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:10 pm

Henkie wrote:I think first you will have to take the bus to Bangkok which could be very interesting.

From Bangkok the busses go frequently to Hua Hin.

From where and how? Haven't got a clue, my thai girlfriend knows so why should i know.

Good luck.

Leaving from BKK...i knows where from was just after the times of departure.......Stick close to g/f Henkie don't want to see you get losted,now...

.....

Post by **kiwi P** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:13 pm

Many Thanks for all that gave useful info....The mini-bus sounds a GO.....

Peace Out.

Post by **johnnyk** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:00 am

dr dave soul monsta wrote:all very well but it stops for 20 mins 40 km into the journey Mini bus mostly for me unless I go on the bean can which is still quicker than the blue bus

True.
I took the blue bus for the first and last time in September.
It took very close to 4 hours (!) and then arrived at southern terminal which resembled Monrovia or Brazzaville ie. chaos.
Then the privilege of a further 20 minute bus ride to Victory Monument.
Never again.

Post by **dane48** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:16 am

Lev wrote:
BaaBaa. wrote: more info here: http://wikitravel.org/en/Hua_Hin

Don't need Wikipedia its all here, they got most of their info from HHAD anyway.

Nice map Dr.

But looking at the page, states a 1.class bus from S************ directly to HH - anymore info on this one ?