PREMIUM
Lignite Tour VIP
VIP 24-seat sleeper
2-3x daily overnight
Price
฿1,000-1,500 (~$28-42)
Meals WiFi Blanket On-board attendant
SE Asia bus route
🇹🇭 Bangkok Krabi 🇹🇭
Bangkok to Krabi is the Andaman Coast route — 12-14h overnight from Southern Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) for morning arrivals at Krabi Town or direct to Ao Nang Beach. Lignite Tour + Krabi Andaman Tour + Sombat Tour are the reliable operators — VIP sleeper coaches with lie-flat seats. Domestic flight (AirAsia + Nok Air BKK-KBV 1h20 for ฿900-2,000 booked ahead) is faster + often cheaper. Bus is worth it if you love overnight travel + saving a hotel night before Ao Nang / Railay / Koh Phi Phi.
Distance
810 km
Duration
12-14h
Operators
3
Region
SE Asia
Scam-note + booking tips
Book on 12go, at Sai Tai Mai terminal, or on operator websites. Khao San Road agents overcharge tickets 2-3x + often put you on unbranded buses.
Operators comparison
RELIABLE
Krabi Andaman Tour
VIP 32-seat + Gold Class
3-4x daily
Price
฿900-1,300
AC Reclining Meals
RELIABLE
Sombat Tour VIP
Gold VIP 32-seat
2-3x daily
Price
฿850-1,200
AC Reclining Meals
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Frequently asked
Bus or flight Bangkok to Krabi?
Flight (1h20 for ฿900-2,000 booked ahead) beats bus (12-14h) on time. Bus worth it only for: overnight save-a-hotel + budget travellers. Ao Nang bus dropoff (arrival 06:00-08:00) beats a taxi transfer from KBV airport if you're heading straight to Ao Nang beach.
Krabi Town or Ao Nang bus arrival?
Most VIP sleeper buses drop at Krabi Bus Terminal (7km east of Krabi Town, 20km from Ao Nang). Some Lignite + Krabi Andaman buses run direct to Ao Nang (extra ฿100-200). Songthaew from Krabi Terminal to Ao Nang ฿100-150.
Bangkok to Krabi + onward to Koh Phi Phi?
Bus Bangkok → Krabi overnight (12-14h), then Krabi ferry pier → Phi Phi (2h ferry). Total 15-17h door-to-door. Combined bus + ferry tickets sold on 12go. Alternative: fly BKK → Krabi (1h20) → Phi Phi ferry (2h). Total 4h if flights work.
Overnight sleeper bus safety Bangkok-Krabi?
Lignite + Krabi Andaman + Sombat are safe reliable operators with modern VIP fleets. Multiple documented accidents on unbranded overnight buses on this route — stick to the well-known operators. Never leave valuables in the overhead compartment.