Bus de l'aéroport de Bangkok à Trat?
by Gilber3869
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Quel est le moyen le plus rapide pour aller à Trat depuis l'aéroport de suvarnabhumi ? (à part l'avion)
J'arrive à 10h à l'aéroport et souhaiterais arriver à Trat puis Hadlek pour passage frontière du Cambodge avant la fermeture le soir.
Merci
Gilbert
Bonjour,
Quel est le moyen le plus rapide pour aller à Trat depuis l'aéroport de suvarnabhumi ? (à part l'avion)
J'arrive à 10h à l'aéroport et souhaiterais arriver à Trat puis Hadlek pour passage frontière du Cambodge avant la fermeture le soir.
Merci
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" Ils ne savaient pas que c'était impossible, alors ils l'ont fait. "
Je sais pas ce que t'appelle rapide mais y'a des bus, pas direct de l'aéroport vers Trat mais de la gare routière sur Sukhumvit Road
Durée de voyage est de 4h, t'as 2 bus par heure mais bon avec les eaux et compagnie, je sais pas si les horraires restent fixes
PS: je me corrige, j'ai lu que certains bus ne partaient plus de gares routières mais ailleurs à cause du niveau d'eau donc ca aussi il faut voir
Attention ..... tu as des bus qui partent le matin de Suvanarbhumi directement sur Trat et ensuite des mini bus toute la journée qui partent sur Koh Chang et te laissent à l'embranchement pour gagner Trat, il est parfaitement inutile d'aller sur Bangkok pour aller sur Trat .... en arrivant à 10h le matin tu as un timing serré pour passer la frontière, peut être judicieux de passer la soirée à Trat qui est une halte sympa ....
On me dit aussi qu'en prenant le Shuttle Bus (navette gratuite qui va en 10mn au Public Transportation Center) il y aurait des bus direct pour Trat (Koh Chang) sans aller au centre de Bangkok à la station de Ekamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) d'où partent aussi les bus pour Trat.
Connais-tu ce filon ?
Pour ce qui est des inondations, j'espère que le 24 nov ce sera terminé !
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Attention ..... tu as des bus qui partent le matin de Suvanarbhumi directement sur Trat et ensuite des mini bus toute la journée qui partent sur Koh Chang et te laissent à l'embranchement pour gagner Trat, il est parfaitement inutile d'aller sur Bangkok pour aller sur Trat .... en arrivant à 10h le matin tu as un timing serré pour passer la frontière, peut être judicieux de passer la soirée à Trat qui est une halte sympa ....
Merci, tu me confirmes ce que certains internautes m'ont dit. Je suppose que ces bus directs sont à prendre au "Public Transportation Center" où l'on va de l'aéroport en navette gratuite ? Si je peux en prendre un avant midi, je pense pouvoir passer la frontière avant 20h (heure de fermeture je crois), sinon je visiterai Trat comme tu me dis.
Merci, tu me confirmes ce que certains internautes m'ont dit. Je suppose que ces bus directs sont à prendre au "Public Transportation Center" où l'on va de l'aéroport en navette gratuite ? Si je peux en prendre un avant midi, je pense pouvoir passer la frontière avant 20h (heure de fermeture je crois), sinon je visiterai Trat comme tu me dis.
Gilbert
J'apporte des précisions qui peuvent être utiles à tous :
Je suis arrivé à l'aéroport de BKK Suvarnabumi à 10h30, récupéré mes bagages, pris la navette gratuite "The Shuttle" à 11h pour aller à la gare routière (Public Transportation Center) en 10 à 15mn (suivant le type de parcours -direct ou pas). Il me restait 30mn pour prendre mon billet pour le bus de Trat de 11H40 (il doit y en avoir 3 le matin et 3 l'apres midi). Arrivé à Trat vers 16h (avec un arrêt pour manger en cours de route). A la gare de bus de Trat, je n'ai pas pu prendre le 1ier bus pour Hadleck (il était complet); j'ai donc attendu le prochain (il y en a toutes les 30 à 40mn) et j'ai pu passer la frontière Cambodgienne 1h30 plus tard donc avant sa fermeture de 20h. Ensuite, motobike pour Ko Kong (environ 20mn de trajet).
Je suis encore au Cambodge et vais faire le trajet inverse dans 1 semaine; Je vous donnerai les horaires de bus Trat-BKK car je ne les ai pas !
Gilbert
Oups, désolé ..... je n'avais pas vu que tu m'avais redemandé une précision, mais maintenant tu es arrivé .....
Savoir qu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'aller jusqu'au Public Transportation Center ..... il suffit de descendre au Hall en dessous des arrivées et de se diriger au fond à gauche porte 8 où se trouve également des bus et mini bus pour Trat et Koh Chang .... c'est ce que je fais à chaque fois et ce depuis maintenant de nombreuses années ....
Savoir qu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'aller jusqu'au Public Transportation Center ..... il suffit de descendre au Hall en dessous des arrivées et de se diriger au fond à gauche porte 8 où se trouve également des bus et mini bus pour Trat et Koh Chang .... c'est ce que je fais à chaque fois et ce depuis maintenant de nombreuses années ....
Pas vu de bus pour Trat porte 8 (uniquement des mini bus pour Trat/Ko Chang).
Puisque tu pratiques ce trajet, aurais-tu par hasard les horaires des bus à Trat pour le retour Trat-Bangkok aéroport ? Je dois revenir lundi prochain pour un avion départ à 11h59 et j'aimerais ne pas le rater.
Merci
Gilbert
Pas vu de bus pour Trat porte 8 (uniquement des mini bus pour Trat/Ko Chang).
Puisque tu pratiques ce trajet, aurais-tu par hasard les horaires des bus à Trat pour le retour Trat-Bangkok aéroport ? Je dois revenir lundi prochain pour un avion départ à 11h59 et j'aimerais ne pas le rater.
Merci
J'en ai pris un ( de gros bus .... ) le 11 Novembre à 8h porte 8 à l'aéroport Suvanharbumi .......
Pour ma part lorsque je rentre sur Bangkok pour mon vol international, je passe la frontière à Poipet, et de là sur le parking à droite je prends un taxi pour THB 1900 direct aéroport en 3h30 .....
De Trat je ne le fais plus, trop énervant avec les magouilles des taxis et mini bus ......
J'en ai pris un ( de gros bus .... ) le 11 Novembre à 8h porte 8 à l'aéroport Suvanharbumi .......
Pour ma part lorsque je rentre sur Bangkok pour mon vol international, je passe la frontière à Poipet, et de là sur le parking à droite je prends un taxi pour THB 1900 direct aéroport en 3h30 .....
De Trat je ne le fais plus, trop énervant avec les magouilles des taxis et mini bus ......
arrivé à l'aéroport de BKK Suvarnabumi à 10h30, récupéré mes bagages, pris la navette gratuite "The Shuttle" à 11h pour aller à la gare routière ... en 10 à 15mn ... Il me restait 30mn pour prendre mon billet pour le bus de Trat de 11H40 ... Arrivé à Trat vers 16h ... A la gare de bus de Trat, je n'ai pas pu prendre le 1er bus pour Hadleck ... j'ai donc attendu le prochain ... et j'ai pu passer la frontière Cambodgienne 1h30 plus tard donc avant sa fermeture de 20h. Ensuite, motobike pour Ko Kong (environ 20mn de trajet)
Ca c'est une arrivée en fanfare, quel punch, bravo !
(et salut 😉 Alan )
Ca c'est une arrivée en fanfare, quel punch, bravo !
(et salut 😉 Alan )
Quelles magouilles y a t-il au retour STP ?(car à l'aller tout est bien)
Je suis à Koh Kong (pour un séjour de bénévolat dans un orphelinat) donc je suis obligé de repasser par Trat, de la frontière avec mini-bus puis de Trat j'espère trouver un gros bus comme pour l'aller pour rejoindre BKK. C'est bien là ma question : quelle est la fréquence des bus dans l'après midi ?
Je n'ai pas l'intention de prendre un taxi qui doit être beaucoup plus cher que les 240 baths du bus aller !
Merci de tes conseils
Gilbert
Oh ce ne sont pas de grosses magouilles ...... mais inutile de chercher par toi même un moyen de transport pour te rendre à Bangkok directement, il faut obligatoirement faire avec la filière des mini bus qui sont là dés le passage de la frontière .... la dernière fois j'ai voulu faire autrement et je suis resté bloqué un bon moment ...
Un mini bus te prend de la frontière à Trat et te met dans le bus ensuite .... de toute façon cela te coûtera moins cher qu'en taxi ....
Un mini bus te prend de la frontière à Trat et te met dans le bus ensuite .... de toute façon cela te coûtera moins cher qu'en taxi ....
Ouf, j'ai eu peur! Mais ce que tu dis, c'est exactement la même procédure que pour l'aller. Le bus de BKK à Trat pour 230 baths (4h30 de trajet), ensuite mini bus de Trat à la frontière pour 120 baths (1h30 de trajet avec attente possible de 30 à 40 mn si le bus n'est pas plein) puis Motobike de la frontière à Koh Kong pour 100 baths + 11 baths de péage (20mn environ). Donc il est logique que le retour se fasse de même.
Par contre, de Koh Kong, il y a des bus direct pour Bangkok mais entre 20 et 25$, au lieu des 15$ (après convertion des 460 baths total). Je vais donc tenter le retour comme l'aller et vous donnerai le résultat (prix et horaires) à tous sur ce forum pour info.
Gilbert
Bonjour,
Je viens de rentrer et je vais vous donner à tous les possibilités pour le retour terrestre du Cambodge par Traat (avec tarifs et durée):
1- de Koh Kong : motobike 4$ avec le péage (j'avais payé 100 baths à l'aller) : 20mn maxi
2- passage des 2 frontières : environ 20 mn
3- attente d'1 mini bus pour Trat : environ 30 mn (il y en a environ toutes les heures) mais dès qu'il y en a 1 de plein (10 personnes, il part) : durée du trajet entre 1h10 et 1h30 (4 contrôles de police au hasard et pour les locaux uniqement dans notre minibus) coût 120 baths
4- A la gare de Trat, ça se complique un peu, car il y a tellement de possibilités pour Bangkok (et autres destinations) qu'il faut bien choisir ou on veut aller ! : je m'explique:
Je demande à plusieurs personnes quel est le bus qui s'arrête près de l'aéroport (Bus Transportation Center station apparemment pas connue dans ce pays!?), on m'indique le 9908 (couloir 3), je prend mon billet (bus gouvernementaux) pour 236 bats départ 13h30. Dans le bus, je redemande au contrôleur s'il s'arrête bien vers l'aéroport et là, il me dit que non, que je vais devoir prendre un taxi de BKK à l'aéroport; je dis pas question, je suis venu le mis dernier par le même moyen et ne payerai rien de plus. On s'occupe gentillement de moi et me dit de changer de bus au prochain arrêt avec ce même billet et que ce sera ok. En fait, j'attends 1h ce 2ème bus qui est en fait celui qui fait Trat-Ekamaï.
Pour résumer, il y a des bus environ toutes les heures de Trat à BKK (Ekamaï) et ils doivent passer (avant d'aller dans le centre de BKK) par la station de bus "Bus Transportation Center" qui permet de rejoindre gratuitement avec une navette The Shuttle" (bus jaune) entre 10 et 15 mn suivant s'il est direct ou pas. Durée totale du trajet : entre 4 et 5h.
Le nom de la compagnie qui me parait la plus sérieuse est CHERDCHAI ( elle est au fond à droite en venant des arrêts de bus dans une salle d'attente) elle propose des bus corrects toutes les heures de 7h à 23h.
Durée totale du trajet avec l'erreur d'aiguillage à Trat : 9h mais on doit pouvoir y arriver en 7h maxi suivant les correspondance de bus.
Gilbert
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Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!