12 hours on a VIP BUS... Phuket to Bangkok

What's it like catching an overnight bus in Thailand?

I just caught a 12 hour VIP bus from Phuket to Bangkok, in this video you'll get to see what the bus is like, what the journey is like, how much is costs, where to buy a ticket, where to catch the bus and see what you can expect if you choose to do the same.

I went through Lignite tour and chose the VIP option as the price difference wasn't massive.

It was quite a good experience and definitely one I'd recommend if you don't like flying like me (or have a lot of luggage that you'd end up having to spend more on to take on a flight).

As always I appreciate you watching the video, please like, comment or subscribe and I'll catch you in the next one

JB

[matthewkitchen]

Night bus every time, like you say saves a night accommodation and in that part of the world they're usually very comfy. Funnily enough the worst night buses I've been on have been in.... Australia!

[Arty-hc]

Helpful vid for my upcoming trip! thanks 👏🏻 👏🏻

[rohansaha]

Hi JB. I just watched your vlog and it’s pretty informative. Thank you for it. As I am gonna travel to Thailand that alone so your video was helpful.

[charnemagerman]

I did not look that good coming off an overnight bus, did that in Vietnam. Thanks for the useful info for an anxious flyer. I love exploring by bus, get to see so much more and the people are a whole lot more humble. 🤩

[russellbrownrigg]

Great video, I traveled Hanoi to Sapa and then on to Hue, Hoi Anne, Danang and on to Ho Chi Min all by train and sleeper bus, great experience. Just like you booked accommodations on the move. Loved it, yes I could of flown and have done in the past, just fancied doing it differently for a change.

[fridayentertainment]

Did this trip after watching your video... Such good memories from that night....

[meriamthomas]

Wow, love the practical ways you shared on saving money. Thanks.

[andykeast]

Seems pretty good value - thanks for the info 👍

[LianaSudarma]

Hi JB, how to buy the ticket? is it online? I cant find the bus you rode.

[narrowboatmoonshine]

Thanks for that, we just booking Bangkok to Phuket and Koi Samui to Bangkok. We are in Thailand for Jan and Feb 25. The savings are quite a lot when you add them up.

[mylabsantos]

Hello, I am planning to try this vip bus, how to go to the bus terminal if you are in Patong? Can I book ticket on same day or should I book in advance? Thank you so much.

[szheli]

Could you share the bus company? And where the bus stations were (phuket and Bangkok)?

[davidhouston]

Just booked it from Bangkok to phuket for 8th of march so looking forward to trying something new

[willsherriff]

Love the vid, I am pretty sure there's nicer coaches than that!

[powthiran]

What time you took the bus? and what time you have reached?

[birdsandthingsbeachandbush]

Hey I'm going to get a bus from Phuket to Bangkok making stops at hotels on the way so playing on it taking 3 days is it doable? We go 9 in September. Is it going to be hot? This year 2024 we are coming from Australia and planning on staying 2 weeks we have never left Australia before 😂 and the day I'm writing this it was 39c today and I'd like to die 😂😂
what about a normal bus? We want to

[Shaun]

Interesting video ...can i ask what do you dislike about flying..new sub btw...Thanks

[muhammadalam]

Can someone please tell the name of the bus

[thomashall]

Thanks for the info, actually going the opposite way round but great to know the name of the bus company. Some of the options weren't looking to good.

[corbintravis]

Thai vietjet is one hour and $30. Rok Air is $20. I'll pass on the 12 hour bus ride.