to Kongkarn and beyond
From Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang Airport in Bangkok to rural Thailand, everywhere your journey leads to; either to stop at Kongkarn or not. We’re glad to assist you in your journey by providing crucial info on public transportation spots across Thailand.
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Route to Kongkarn Cafe
- By Train (Very cheap)
1.1 SRT Red Line to Taling Chan Station (ตลิ่งชัน) -> South-bound train no. 169, 251, 255, 261, 911 to Paktor (ปากท่อ) -> Pick up & drive 20 km to Kongkarn Cafe | Farm | Bed
1.2 MRT Blue Line to Bang Khun Non station -> Wait at the ‘very small’ train station called Thonburi (ธนบุรี) right next to elevator nearby a hotpot restaurant -> South-bound train no. 169, 251, 255, 261, 911 to Paktor (ปากท่อ) - Public Bus (still cheap)
Literally all South-bound public bus pass through Wang Ma Noun/Thonburi-Paktor Junction where police usually hold inspection point as it is right in front of Wang Ma Noun Highway Police Station. Visitors can ask bus driver in clear Thai language to drop you off at this point where Kongkarn Cafe can pick you up.
Future onward, Paktor road is in Thailand’s blueprint as bypass South-bound route, hence, massive construction project for road expansion enabling traveling to Kongkarn Cafe’s region to be much easier.
Back to Bangkok
- Train no. 252, 254, 262, 912, 170 departs “ปากท่อ” (Paktor) station and is bound to Bangkok various stations; all recognizable as city center and connectable to BKK City Rail Lines.
- Long-distance Bus – all BKK-bound buses pass through Rama 2 road, opposite of Wang Ma Noun Highway Police Station and is directly in front of Shell petrol station; visitors need to stand on the edge of footpath on the main roads and make hand signals to passing vans and buses, if they can pick you up they will slow down, and you may find some Thai companions on the roadside. Standard fees roughly 60 -100 bahts.
Bangkok City and around
There’re multiple options to travel from BKK airports to hotels and attractions in Bangkok city; the easiest and cheapest options are combination of MRT/BTS/Monorail Lines/SRT railway, then there’re Taxi and car-hailing apps such as Grab Ride, Line Man, Cabb taxi, etc. BKK bus is the hardcore choice if only because it’s the most difficult travel option for foreigners to learn from, but visitors can somewhat be relieved to know that Thai citizen usually use Via Bus app and Google Map to look at bus and boat route. Bus pricing depends on your destination; just state the name of your journey to ticket issuer, while pricing for other transit options are fixed and can be browsed online via specific website/apps. Boat transit in BKK is another challenge for foreigners due to Thai-based language and unclear signs on public spots. Visitors can browse boat pier and pricing via official site.
To ease your journey in Bangkok, please register for Thailand debit account to use Thailand debit/QR payment system. Most of the transit points and restaurant accept payment via mobile banking, and it’s absolutely free.
Travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- SRT red rail-line (Airport – City Center, with planning for Airports – Pattaya & Rayong)
- Official Taxi spot – located on Ground Floor, visitors needs to pay extra premium (50 ฿) to record plate number and destination with airport system for visitors’ protection.
- Car-rental agencies
- Airport Shuttle Bus – there’re multiple bus numbers to various destinations;
1. Shuttle Bus between 2 BKK airports – located on passenger Terminal 2nd floor, operated between 5 am – midnight.
2. Public Vans – available at Airport Bus Terminal, transporting passengers from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the following destinations around Bangkok:
2.1 Bus No. 549 to Min Buri, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
2.2 Bus No. 552 to On Nut, 4:00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.
2.3 Bus No. 559 to Rangsit (Monday – Friday), 6:30 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. / (Saturday – Sunday), 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
2.4 Bus No. 555 to Don Mueang, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2.5 Bus No. 552A to Paknam, 5:00 a.m. – 10:40 p.m.
3. Public Bus to famous attractions outside BKK
3.1 Bus No. 389 to Pattaya (Jomtien), 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
3.2 Bus No. 390 to Rong Kluea Market (Sa Kaeo), 6:40 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3.3 Bus No. 825 to Nong Khai at 9:00 p.m. And at the Passenger Terminal, 1st Floor, Gate 8: transporting passengers from Suvarnabhumi Airport to:
3.4 Bus No. 389 to Pattaya (Jomtien), 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
3.5 Bus No. 789 to Hua Hin, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
3.6 Bus No. 392 to Koh Chang at 7:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.
4. BMTA buses (Bangkok Mass Transit Authority) – The service is available at the Airport Bus Terminal
4.1 Bus No. 554 Rangsit (Ramintra Road), 5:00 a.m. – 8:40 p.m.
4.2 Bus No. 555 Rangsit (Rama 9 Expressway), 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
4.3 Bus No. 558 to Central Rama 2, 5:00 a.m. – 8:40 p.m.
Travel from Don Muang Airport
- SRT Red Line – from Rangsit (Future Park Department Store) – Don Muang (Airport) – Bangsi (Bangkok Aphiwat) Grand Station – Taling Chan (South-bound rail line) – Salaya (Mahidol University & Kongkarn Farm-to-Cafe)
- Airport Shuttle Bus – City Center & Bus Station
Train Transit Hubs in Bangkok – Official Website
- Bangsi (Krung Thep Aphiwat) Station – Important Starter Point for all inter-city train routes (North-bound, South-bound, East-bound)
- Taling Chan Station – All South-bound train pass through this station (including the train no. 169, 251, 255, 261, 911 which pass through Pak Tor Station where we Kongkarn Cafe can pick you up). The route starts from either Hua Lamphong / Bangsi Station and lead to Chum Phon, Hat Yai, and Malaysian border.
- Ayutthaya Station – All North-bound & North East-bound routes pass through this station, and it is where visitors can hop-on and off for a visit to UNESCO heritage site of old Thailand capital. The station is located right next to delta river and not far away from a good number of hotels and cafes where you can find further routes into Ayutthaya city center for attractions.
- Hua Lamphong Station – Makkasan Station These are where all East-bound trains pass through as well as being important hubs for rail-line transitions. The line passes through Pattaya, Rayong industrial park (EEC), and lead to Cambodia border (Koh Chang is further out from Rayong – not in the rail route).
Long-distance Bus Stations in Bangkok
There ‘re multiple private companies offering long-distance bus service for inter-province travel in Thailand; the biggest of them utilize their own hub as starting points in BKK. Further away from the city, bus terminals for each service provider get smaller and smaller till it’s nothing more than a room on ground-floor of a building block.
Major Bus Stations
1. Mochit 2 Station – hundred of service providers hold their booths here. There’ re always bus depart and arrive from everywhere. Most of the routes lead to Northern & Eastern Thailand (Chaing Mai, Chaing Rai, Sukhothai, Vieng Thien (Laos), Siem Riep (Cambodia), but there’ re some going South-bound. Please check the fare and ticket here. Majority of the seats are designed for Asian people, so taller visitors may need to look for rarer VVIPseat.
2. Sai Tai Mai– Similar to service providers at Mocht 2 Station, there’ re always bus & van here; most go to Krabi, Phuket, Chumphon, Hat Yai, Samui and Li Pe island. There ‘re no official gov’t website for online booking. Visitors have to walk up to the ticket booths and ask them. Please be sure to arrive before evening as you will get more options.
3. Ekkamai – Eastern-bound bus to Trad, Chantaburi, Pattaya, Bang Saen, Koh Chang, Koh Kut
Private Bus Terminals
- Sombat Tour – Sukhonthasawat – Customer Service Center / Nang Leng
- Nakhonchai Air – Rangsit Terminal
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