Buriram Expats

Buriram Province - General Category => Travel forum => Topic started by: Admin on January 17, 2008, 11:07:58 AM

Title: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Admin on January 17, 2008, 11:07:58 AM: HOW TO GET THERE
http://www.buriramexpats.com/travel/ (http://www.buriramexpats.com/travel/)

BY CAR
From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Highway No.2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima. Then turn right onto Highway No.24 on the Chok Chai-Det Udom Road, and another right to Buri Ram. The total distance is 410 km. A new route is from Nakhon Ratchasima on Highway No.226 past Amphoe Chakkarat, Huai Thalaeng and Lam Plai Mat. The distance on this route is only 384 km.

BY BUS
The Transport Co. operates a daily Bangkok-Buri Ram bus service. For more information, contract Tel 936-1880, 936-0657.

BY AIR
Thai Airways operates flight between Bangkok and Buri Ram. Call 2800060, 628-2000 for further information.

"Nok Air" WEBSITE: http://nokair.com/NokConnext/aspx/Welcome.aspx (http://nokair.com/NokConnext/aspx/Welcome.aspx)

BY RAIL
Express, rapid and ordinary trains are available to Buri Ram from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Air-conditioned diesel coaches on the Surin-Bangkok can be taken daily. The distance is 376 km.

CAR RENTAL
â€œBuriram Expatsâ€ offer low rates on car rental include full real Insurance and is operates to full international standards and is prepared to guarantee satisfaction.
All our cars are fully serviced, and in excellent mechanical condition.

Cars & Rates:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/car-rental (http://www.buriramexpats.com/car-rental)

Email:
info@buriramexpats.com

Buriram Airport Shuttle is specialized in airport transfer service in Buriram Airport.

Having passed trough customs and the baggage claim area, passengers will be welcomed by the driver holding a sign with their name on it.
Our driver will meet you at the airport arrivals or at your hotel lobby with a sign with your name on it and escort you to one of our comfortable cars.

sawadi
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Admin on August 16, 2010, 12:00:13 PM: "Nakhon Chai Air" company bus schedule:

Bangkok - Buriram - Bangkok.
+
Surin - Bangkok - Surin.

http://www.nca.co.th/index.php (http://www.nca.co.th/index.php)

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*Rates and dates may be changed in the future, All prices are in Thai Baht.

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Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: roger d on August 16, 2010, 12:45:39 PM: Thank you for posting this information. I was just about to check the times out myself.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: urleft on November 19, 2010, 10:58:42 PM: Quote from: ADMIN on January 17, 2008, 11:07:58 AM

BY AIR
Thai Airways operates flight between Bangkok and Buri Ram. Call 2800060, 628-2000 for further information.

"PBair" WEBSITE: www.pbair.com/ (http://www.pbair.com/)

Need to update this with the NOK Air link. icon_latest thumbup
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Admin on November 20, 2010, 08:56:32 AM: Updated! Thanks!! :)
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Admin on January 26, 2011, 07:42:14 PM: Mo Chit bus station Bangkok:
The Gate to North & Northeast of Thailand:
Bangkok to Buriram by Bus:
(Nakhon Chai Air bus company: Buriram: Platform 15-17).

Mo Chit bus station bangkok to north and norteast thailand.mkv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixYYoE6_n3w#)
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: urleft on May 04, 2011, 08:53:50 AM: NOK Air

I took Nok Air from Buriram to Don Maung (DMK), then onto BKK. Here’s what to expect:

1. At Buriram Airport, Nok Air seemed to operate manually. You had to check-in, have them manually write up your boarding pass, manually give you a seat assignment (via cell phone connection), and check in bags. Very disjointed.

2. Just like PB Air go through security and wait for boarding call. At issue here is you have to get rid of liquids (e.g., water), and none is for sale past security. There is a water dispenser, not sure it works. But a portable reusable bottle would be good to have.

3. The plane has large overhead and under-seat area, if you have a medium backpack, it should fit. But the seats, especially at the bulkheads can seem small to us non-Thais.

4. They give you some food on the plane, a seafood roll and cup of water. If you want more you have to buy from the cart (do not know the price).

5. The flying time is right at an hour. Once you land at DMK the plane parks and you have to take a bus to baggage claim.

6. This was my 1st time to DMK, got through baggage claim and outside there is a taxi stand. You go to the booth, tell them where you want to go, they assign a taxi. There is a 50 baht fee added when the taxi drops you off to the displayed fare.

7. I had a connection to BKK, the Taxi fare was 310, + 50 baht (airport fee), and 70 baht in tolls. I am sure there are cheaper ways, but this was easy. It is about 40 km from DMK to BKK.

With my 1930 BKK connection, Nok Air worked great. But most times the limited flights preclude it as an option. But would take it again in the same circumstances.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Admin on May 04, 2011, 09:26:09 AM: Thank you for a great report. love5
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Mod on December 30, 2011, 01:29:24 PM: Buriram - Bangkok / Bangkok - Buriram flight schedule
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As many ask us about flight Buriram - Bangkok / Bangkok - Buriram
here is the link :
http://www.thairegionalairlines.com/?page_id=143

As far as we know, at this time,ThaiRegionalAirline is the only company who make a flights to Buriram.
Hopefully soon Nok Air and PB Air will join them.
If you have more information to share please do so. sawadi
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: gotlost on December 30, 2011, 04:02:22 PM: PB Air stopped operation November 2009. Nok Air is up and down on Buriram. last week the Buri was on their schedule this week it is off. The only air line that is flying into Buriram is Thai Regional.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: gotlost on December 30, 2011, 04:15:22 PM: PB AIR is TITS UP. Out of business as of November 2009.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBair
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: ted on December 31, 2011, 12:16:43 AM: Quote from: gotlost on December 30, 2011, 04:02:22 PM
PB Air stopped operation November 2009. Nok Air is up and down on Buriram. last week the Buri was on their schedule this week it is off. The only air line that is flying into Buriram is Thai Regional.

It's quite unfortunate that the very fertile markets of Buriram-Surin have, essentially, no scheduled commercial air service - but for Thai Regional Airlines, which amounts a "bush-hopper" with limted flights. As history will prove, don't expect them to be around very long.
It wasn't too long that Isaan, and other regions of Thailand, were served properly. Be it mid-market or smaller-market. Today domestic airline service and connections are pathetic. Cut back and closures have seen a domino affect.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Prakhonchai Nick on December 31, 2011, 06:57:10 AM: Cannot really blame the airlines. If the market is not nthere then they won't operate.

Doesn't help having Buriram airport so remote from town!
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: nookiebear on December 31, 2011, 07:31:08 AM: Quote from: Prakhonchai Nick on December 31, 2011, 06:57:10 AM
Cannot really blame the airlines. If the market is not nthere then they won't operate.

Doesn't help having Buriram airport so remote from town!
Many of the regional airports seem to be so far from the actual city they are meant to serve,Although I live in Buriram Province the airport is around 140kms away,Korat is a lot closer at only 100kms,but with a bus ride into Bangkok only taking 3.5 hours,no long drive,no 1 hour check-in & around a tenth of the price its easy for me to choose
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM: Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: ted on December 31, 2011, 07:47:30 AM: Quote from: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.

Yep. Can't believe that Roi Et has a deeper customer base than Buriram. Surin, I could understand.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 08:10:38 AM: Quote from: ted on December 31, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Quote from: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.

Yep. Can't believe that Roi Et has a deeper customer base than Buriram. Surin, I could understand.

Fair enough on your thoughts but the airlines don't agree and that is what counts.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: nookiebear on December 31, 2011, 09:17:24 AM: Quote from: ted on December 31, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Quote from: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.

Yep. Can't believe that Roi Et has a deeper customer base than Buriram. Surin, I could understand.
The farther you are away from BKK the more attractive Airtravel becomes
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: ted on December 31, 2011, 09:24:20 AM: Quote from: nookiebear on December 31, 2011, 09:17:24 AM
Quote from: ted on December 31, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Quote from: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.

Yep. Can't believe that Roi Et has a deeper customer base than Buriram. Surin, I could understand.
The farther you are away from BKK the more attractive Airtravel becomes
The farther you are away from BKK the more attractive most anything becomes.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: nookiebear on December 31, 2011, 10:46:51 AM: Quote from: ted on December 31, 2011, 09:24:20 AM
Quote from: nookiebear on December 31, 2011, 09:17:24 AM
Quote from: ted on December 31, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Quote from: gotlost on December 31, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
Both Solar Air and Nok Air fly daily to Roi-ET. This tells me a hell of a lot what the airlines thank of the market in the Buriram and Surin area.

Yep. Can't believe that Roi Et has a deeper customer base than Buriram. Surin, I could understand.
The farther you are away from BKK the more attractive Airtravel becomes
The farther you are away from BKK the more attractive most anything becomes.
Thats rather harsh,I've had some cracking nights in BKK over the years
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: urleft on February 26, 2012, 01:35:16 PM: Are there any air fights out of Buriram airport? NOK does not list BFV anymore.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: TBWG on February 26, 2012, 03:40:40 PM: Quote from: urleft on February 26, 2012, 01:35:16 PM
Are there any air fights out of Buriram airport? NOK does not list BFV anymore.

Check out www.Thairegionalairlines.com for current flights.

Maybe they could also arrange an air fight at a price chairhit

TBWG sawadi burirampea burirampea burirampea
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: vin on February 26, 2012, 07:23:47 PM: not many years ago there was talk about building an airport between bankruat and prakon chai does any one no about this or is my mia dreaming again
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Jon Terry on February 26, 2012, 11:20:47 PM: Vin I was going to build it but ran out of cash LOL
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: RonTexas on August 17, 2012, 07:35:33 AM: Is anyone at home at this address? I sent email to this address inquiring about a ride from BKK to Buriram and I have not had a reply. I will be traveling soon and need to get this figured out. thanks
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: RonTexas on August 17, 2012, 07:38:24 AM: The address I sent the inquiry to was info@buriramexpats.com <info@buriramexpats.com>;
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Prakhonchai Nick on August 17, 2012, 07:39:40 AM: What address might that be Ron?

You have the choice of bus or taxi. You could start a thread asking whether any member is in Bangkok, and is returning to Buriram on the day you wish to come, and whether he would be prepared for you to travel with him.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: RonTexas on August 17, 2012, 07:56:03 AM: This is the address I sent the email to info@buriramexpats.com . I will be ready at noon on the 20th to travel from BKK to Buriram and taxi would be just fine. I guess I was expecting an answer via email to the one I sent but maybe it got lost in cyberspace. I am sure I can find some kind of taxi but I was hoping to "keep it in the family". Thank you for the reply and we will see what we can work out.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Mod on August 17, 2012, 10:22:27 AM: Hello, ron.
We didn't see your mail but we'll give the detail to you mail soon.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: RonTexas on August 17, 2012, 10:35:12 PM: Taxi ride is all arranged and life is good. Thanks everyone for your help and I will see ya'll soon! thumbup
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: olavhome on September 11, 2017, 01:33:50 PM: See nothing postet here for a long period.
Will come back to Buriram (More specific Satuek) from Bangkok on sep 29th.
Anyone know about bus Connections from Morchit?
Tried check out Nakorn Chai Air but site only written thai (English option didnt work), but as far as I know there are also other compenies.
Will arrive by KLM at 10.05, so bus have to leave from 12 and onwards...:-)
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Woody on September 11, 2017, 02:37:55 PM: There are lost of busses fromhet Bangkok terminal (morchit)... just rock up and Ask for Satuek. To Khorat they go every 30min or so, not sure if there is direct to Satuek. When going to Buriram they normally also stops over in Khorat for a little while...anyway, they are helpful at the bus station...
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Starman on September 11, 2017, 02:42:57 PM: NCA best by far. Will need to take buriram bus. Then get a minibus or bus to Satuek.

Here is the timetable:

http://www2.nakhonchaiair.com/review_busline.php?end=12#

You'll need to book in advance as they get full quite quickly.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: iammike on September 11, 2017, 02:46:11 PM: For me NakornChai Air is the ONLY BUS I use in Thailand. IMHO the best service.

Their Phone Number is 1624 (or : (+66) 0-2939-4999) and get a Thai speaker to do the talking. I am not sure if they have an English option in their Call Centre, as I have never tried it. Edit: Tried it and they have, just press 9)

AFAIK, there are at least 5 (NCA) buses daily from Bangkok to Buriram.

Edit: As Starmans link points out there 11 buses daily and NOT 5 ;)

The leave from NCA their own terminal which is located here: (https://goo.gl/maps/KUZ3bQ66QdN2)
and they then travel towards Morchit and then on-wards.

If NCA doesn't work out, just go to Morchit Bus Station and get a bus from Morchit that stops (everywhere) and will eventually get you into Buriram. More then enough options available.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Starman on September 11, 2017, 02:48:38 PM: You can book NCA tickets here.
http://www.nakhonchaiair.com/ncabooking/home.php?policy=1

You can use a Thai debit/credit card to pay.

Anyone can do tjis for you and forward the ticket to your email or phone.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: iammike on September 11, 2017, 02:56:07 PM: If you are unlucky and you get in Buriram Bus Terminal too late (I have no idea till what time the Minibuses from Buriram Bus Terminal run) you always can get a taxi as they are plenty available.
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: olavhome on September 11, 2017, 04:38:55 PM: Thanks all for speedy reply :-)
Title: Re: Buriram Transportation
Post by: Starman on September 11, 2017, 08:28:35 PM: Aswell as the minibuses there are also 2 bus routes that go through Satuk.

Surin to Khon Kaen and Buriram to Roiet.

They both run from early morning to about 16:30.