VIP Bus Bangkok to Phuket
Scheduled stops allow for rest and dining, with an included buffet dinner. The remainder of the ride is smooth and pleasant, offering entertainment options and a clean restroom. Arriving in Phuket, a range of transportation choices awaits. Overall, Sombat Tour's VIP bus is an excellent choice for a budget-friendly, comfortable, and enjoyable trip to Phuket.
To secure my ticket, I opted to visit the Sombat Tour office directly in Nonthaburi, conveniently located near the MRT Purple Line station of Bang Krasor. Alternatively, you can book online through their official website or popular platforms like 12Go or Bookaway. Booking online provides the advantage of comparing prices and schedules across different bus companies to choose the most suitable option for your journey. However, booking directly at the office offers flexibility and better availability, especially during peak travel seasons.
The VIP 24-seater bus is the epitome of luxury within Sombat Tour's fleet. It features single seats on each side of the bus, ensuring ample space and comfort for passengers. Seats are not just spacious but also adjustable, allowing you to recline, extend the leg rest, and customize thigh support for your ideal sleeping position. Each seat boasts its own entertainment screen, AC control, reading light, USB and C-type charger, massage function, and a call button to summon the onboard stewardess. Yes, you read that right—there's a stewardess available to assist passengers throughout the journey.
My journey commenced from the Sombat Tour office punctually at 4:30 PM. The office itself is well-organized and features a comfortable waiting area with seats, restrooms, vending machines, and a luggage storage facility. The staff promptly checked my ticket and ID, providing a seat number sticker and a snack bag containing a water bottle, apple juice, a sweet bun, and chips. Onboard, I easily located my spot—a clean and cozy seat complete with a warm blanket. The welcoming stewardess greeted me and provided instructions on using seat controls and the entertainment system.
The route from Nonthaburi to Phuket spans roughly 800 kilometers. Along the way, the bus made two strategic stops: one at 6 PM at the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok, where some passengers disembarked and others joined the journey, and another at approximately 10:40 PM in Surat Thani province. This second stop allowed us a 20-minute dinner break, with the cost covered by the ticket. The buffet restaurant at this stop offered a substantial selection of dishes, though nothing overly extravagant.
The remainder of the journey unfolded smoothly. I enjoyed movies from the onboard entertainment system, which offered a diverse array of English and Thai titles. Thanks to the comfortable seat and blanket, I managed to get some quality rest during the ride. The bus maintained a refreshing level of air conditioning throughout, and a clean and functional restroom was available onboard.
My arrival at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 occurred around 6:30 AM. This terminal is situated in Phuket Town, approximately 15 kilometers from the vibrant Patong Beach, where I was headed. I took a local Pink bus to Phuket Town for 15 Baht and from there outside 7/11 Blue Bus to Patong Beach for 40 Baht.
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