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Explore about the ways to travel around Thailand — flights, trains, buses, ferries, taxis, transfers, tuk tuks and songthaews — plus the holiday rentals and tours to book when you get there.
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Flights are a practical way to cover long distances in Thailand. Bangkok has two separate airports — Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). Airports such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Samui and Hat Yai serve major holiday areas; many other destinations need a road or ferry transfer. Domestic and international routes vary by airline and season.
Airport pins show airfields, not town centres. International designation does not guarantee an international flight; international airports also handle domestic flights. No live schedules are shown.
Passenger-airport directory. Flight availability varies by airport, airline and season.
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Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
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Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
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Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Domestic · Scheduled passenger service not confirmed; check availability before arranging transfers.
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) both handle domestic and international flights. They are separate airports, not terminals of the same airport. A change between them needs a road transfer, time for traffic, and fresh check-in and security; do not assume a connection or baggage transfer is included.
Domestic flights can shorten long journeys, but the airport may be outside the destination. Koh Samui has an airport; Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Chang, Koh Lipe and Phi Phi need onward boat or ferry travel. Check the airport, pier and connection times, and whether a combined ticket includes road transfers.
The domestic/international filter follows CAAT’s published October 2026 airport classification, not an airline timetable. International airports also serve domestic journeys; some airports have few or no regular passenger flights. Hua Hin, Pai, Phrae and other smaller airfields require an availability check. Do not assume that a planned expansion or international designation creates a bookable route.
Compare the full fare including checked bags, cabin-bag limits, seats and change terms. Check the airport code and terminal on the booking, identification requirements, check-in deadlines and time for onward travel. Separate tickets may not protect a missed connection. Use our flight partners for current routes, dates, availability and prices.
Reviewed 31 October 2026. Airport classification: CAAT October 2026 airport index; positions: OurAirports public data. Coordinates identify the airfield, not a terminal entrance. Current flights and future openings are not guaranteed.
Flights are listed by the flight partners on this page. Times, availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
State Railway of Thailand's conventional network runs north to Chiang Mai, north-east to Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani, east toward the Cambodian border and the coast, west to Kanchanaburi and Nam Tok, and south through Hua Hin, Surat Thani and Hat Yai. The separate Mae Klong railway has two sections with a river crossing between them. Sleeper trains are available on selected long-distance services; new double-track and high-speed projects are not the same as operating passenger routes.
Solid lines: operating conventional railways. Dashed lines: projects, not bookable services. Corridors and station positions are approximate, not surveyed tracks. Principal stations only; not every local stop or urban metro line.
Stations
A station on the same line does not guarantee a direct train. Confirm the terminal, class, transfers and timetable with our transport partners.
Operating
To Chiang Mai via Phitsanulok, Den Chai and Lampang. Selected local trains use Hua Lamphong; check the terminal and Lop Buri station on the ticket.
Operating
The Nong Khai branch separates at Thanon Chira Junction; a line connection does not guarantee a through train.
Operating
Ubon Ratchathani station is across the river in Warin Chamrap.
Operating
Eastern passenger services use Hua Lamphong. Confirm the actual endpoint and any border formalities.
Operating
Pattaya and Ban Phlu Ta Luang passenger services are limited; Ban Phlu Ta Luang is not Rayong city.
Operating
Long-distance trains generally use Krung Thep Aphiwat; some ordinary services use Thon Buri. Island and Andaman-coast journeys need road/ferry transfers.
Operating
Branches at Thung Song Junction. Check whether the selected service continues to Kantang.
Operating
Branches at Khao Chum Thong Junction; check your selected service and any connection.
Operating
Cross-border travel needs the correct Thai/Malaysian station and separate immigration checks.
Operating
Regular Kanchanaburi trains start at Thon Buri; special excursion services may use a different terminal.
Operating
Separate from the main network. Cross the river independently to reach Ban Laem.
Operating
A second disconnected railway section through Mae Klong market; no through train from Bangkok.
Operating
Local trains retain the original Lop Buri station; long-distance trains use Lop Buri 2 on the bypass.
Operating
A branch in Sukhothai province, not Sukhothai city. Current passenger service must be confirmed separately.
Operating
Alternative northeastern alignment; not every train travels through Nakhon Ratchasima.
Construction
New conventional double-track railway under construction. Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong are future destinations, not operating passenger stations. October 2026 reports describe ongoing work; opening is not confirmed.
Construction
New conventional double-track corridor under construction. Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom are not yet established passenger-rail stops on this project.
Construction
Thai–Chinese high-speed phase 1 is under construction, not an operating service. The alignment shown is a broad corridor, not confirmed station positions.
Planned
Phase 2 received Cabinet approval in February 2025. Construction commencement and an opening date are not verified here; existing conventional trains remain separate.
Planned
Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao project: contract and development issues remained in the January–March 2026 official report. No operating high-speed service is verified; the existing Airport Rail Link is separate.
Planned
A proposed high-speed corridor, not an established construction or operating service in the reviewed evidence. No opening date is claimed.
Planned
A historical proposal rather than a verified active high-speed construction project. Existing southern conventional trains already serve Hua Hin.
Thai trains offer seats in third, second and first class, plus sleeper berths on overnight services. Not every class is on every train: what is available depends on the train number and route.
Seats
Ordinary, local and short regional trains
Bench or simple padded seats; unreserved on many local trains
Usually fan-cooled with open windows. Cheapest option, but can be crowded on busy days.
Check: Whether seats can be reserved and how long the journey takes.
Usually fan-cooled with open windows. Cheapest option, but can be crowded on busy days.
Check: Whether seats can be reserved and how long the journey takes.
Seats
Rapid, express and daytime long-distance trains
Reserved reclining seats; layout varies by carriage
Fan and air-conditioned versions exist. Air-conditioned seats are the usual choice for daytime journeys.
Check: Fan or air conditioning, and the carriage and seat number.
Fan and air-conditioned versions exist. Air-conditioned seats are the usual choice for daytime journeys.
Check: Fan or air conditioning, and the carriage and seat number.
Sleepers
Overnight trains, e.g. to Chiang Mai, Nong Khai, Ubon Ratchathani and the south
Seats convert to lower and upper berths along the aisle, each with a curtain
Lower berths are wider and sell first. Bedding is supplied on sleeper services; fan and air-conditioned carriages exist.
Check: Lower or upper berth, and fan or air conditioning.
Lower berths are wider and sell first. Bedding is supplied on sleeper services; fan and air-conditioned carriages exist.
Check: Lower or upper berth, and fan or air conditioning.
Sleepers
Selected overnight long-distance trains
Lockable private cabin with two berths; solo travellers may share unless booking the whole cabin
Air-conditioned, with more privacy. Limited cabins per train, so it sells out early.
Check: Whether the train has first class, and whether you book one berth or the whole cabin.
Air-conditioned, with more privacy. Limited cabins per train, so it sells out early.
Check: Whether the train has first class, and whether you book one berth or the whole cabin.
High-speed classes
Future Thai–Chinese high-speed line
Expected to follow the Chinese-built train design, where business class has a few lie-flat seats, usually 1+1 or 2+1
Most space and privacy on similar trains. Thai classes and fares have not been announced.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
Most space and privacy on similar trains. Thai classes and fares have not been announced.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
High-speed classes
Future Thai–Chinese high-speed line
On similar trains, wider reclining seats in a 2+2 layout
More legroom than second class. Not confirmed for Thailand yet.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
More legroom than second class. Not confirmed for Thailand yet.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
High-speed classes
Future Thai–Chinese high-speed line
On similar trains, standard reclining seats in a 3+2 layout
Air-conditioned standard class with most seats per carriage. Not confirmed for Thailand yet.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
Air-conditioned standard class with most seats per carriage. Not confirmed for Thailand yet.
Check: Final classes are confirmed only when the line opens.
Train types
Fastest conventional long-distance services
Usually reserved second-class seats or sleepers; some newer trains have first class
Fewer stops than rapid or ordinary trains. Delays still happen on single-track sections.
Check: Train number, departure station and arrival time.
Fewer stops than rapid or ordinary trains. Delays still happen on single-track sections.
Check: Train number, departure station and arrival time.
Train types
Bangkok SRT Red Line and short suburban trips
Metro-style seating and standing room; no reservations
Air-conditioned and frequent, but not for long-distance travel or luggage-heavy trips.
Check: Which line serves your station and connections to other city rail.
Air-conditioned and frequent, but not for long-distance travel or luggage-heavy trips.
Check: Which line serves your station and connections to other city rail.
Train types
Future Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai line and the planned airport link
Not yet in passenger service, so classes and seating are not confirmed
Being built as part of the Thai–Chinese railway project. Opening dates have moved several times.
Check: High-speed tickets cannot be booked yet; use conventional trains for now.
Being built as part of the Thai–Chinese railway project. Opening dates have moved several times.
Check: High-speed tickets cannot be booked yet; use conventional trains for now.
Illustrations show example carriage and train types, not a promise of the carriage supplied. Confirm class and availability with our transport partners.
Krung Thep Aphiwat handles most northern, northeastern and southern long-distance trains. Hua Lamphong remains in use for eastern and selected ordinary, suburban and excursion services; Thon Buri and Wongwian Yai have separate roles.
Hua Hin uses the elevated station opened in December 2023. Lop Buri 2 (Tha Wung) opened for long-distance trains in December 2025; the old station remains for local services. The Bangkok–Vientiane conventional service was launched in July 2024; it is not a high-speed train.
Track-doubling improves existing conventional corridors, including parts of the southern and northeastern network. It does not make every train faster, create a direct service, or imply that a new destination is open.
Reviewed through 31 October 2026 using available dated reports. Some project reports could not be fully retrieved; exact progress, completion dates and the latest timetable remain unverified. Future corridors are shown separately and must not be used as current booking options.
Train tickets are listed by the transport partners on this page. Timetables and availability are confirmed on the partner's website.
Local buses, regional minivans and microbuses, first-class intercity coaches and VIP services cover much of Thailand. Overnight coaches suit longer journeys, while combined bus + ferry tickets can connect to islands. Comfort, seating and luggage space vary by vehicle and departure — compare the actual service, not just its class name.
All Thailand — 44 stations
Station locations from Google Maps. Always check the boarding point on your ticket from our bus partners below.
From local fan buses and regional minivans to long-distance and premium coaches, Thailand has several ways to travel by road. Class names are not standardised across operators: seat counts, layouts and facilities depend on the bus, route and departure.
Local & regional
Local journeys and frequent roadside stops
Simple upright seats; capacity varies
Non-air-conditioned vehicles rely on open windows and may have fans. Local buses also include air-conditioned types.
Check: Route, stopping points and whether the vehicle has air conditioning.
Non-air-conditioned vehicles rely on open windows and may have fans. Local buses also include air-conditioned types.
Check: Route, stopping points and whether the vehicle has air conditioning.
Local & regional
Short and medium regional journeys
Compact passenger seats; capacity depends on the vehicle
Often air-conditioned, with less space for large luggage than a coach.
Check: Seat belts, luggage allowance and the actual pickup point.
Often air-conditioned, with less space for large luggage than a coach.
Check: Seat belts, luggage allowance and the actual pickup point.
Local & regional
Regional routes using a small bus rather than a van
Small-bus cabin; layout and capacity vary
May offer more cabin space than a minivan, but facilities depend on the service.
Check: Vehicle type, baggage storage and stops along the route.
May offer more cabin space than a minivan, but facilities depend on the service.
Check: Vehicle type, baggage storage and stops along the route.
Long-distance
Long-distance daytime and overnight journeys
A 2+2 layout is common; not a universal class standard
Air conditioning and reclining seats are common. Toilets, refreshments and blankets depend on the vehicle and departure.
Check: Seat map, onboard toilet, baggage allowance and rest stops.
Air conditioning and reclining seats are common. Toilets, refreshments and blankets depend on the vehicle and departure.
Check: Seat map, onboard toilet, baggage allowance and rest stops.
Premium long-distance
Long journeys with extra seat space
A 1+2 layout is offered on some vehicles; fewer, wider seats
More legroom and deeper recline may be offered. Chargers, entertainment, refreshments and attendants are not guaranteed.
Check: Actual seat count and layout; a single seat is not a private compartment.
More legroom and deeper recline may be offered. Chargers, entertainment, refreshments and attendants are not guaranteed.
Check: Actual seat count and layout; a single seat is not a private compartment.
Premium long-distance
Selected premium and overnight services
Reduced-capacity cabins; 24-seat and other layouts exist
Selected vehicles offer electric recliners, privacy shells, massage functions or screens. These are vehicle-specific, not included with every premium ticket.
Check: Exact class and departure; meal stops, USB ports and seat features vary.
Selected vehicles offer electric recliners, privacy shells, massage functions or screens. These are vehicle-specific, not included with every premium ticket.
Check: Exact class and departure; meal stops, USB ports and seat features vary.
Illustrations show example vehicle and cabin types, not photographs of a particular operator’s fleet or a promise of the bus supplied.
State-owned intercity operator with different vehicle standards. Some services involve joint operators; check the class and departure shown on your ticket.
First Class and Gold Class are operator-specific products with different seat layouts and capacities. Confirm the selected vehicle and terminal rather than assuming identical privacy or seat features.
Offers products such as SupremeX, Wiangphing, Supreme, Super and Star. Facilities vary by class and vehicle; USB charging is not available on every bus.
Serves northern regional routes with several vehicle standards. Seating and onboard facilities vary, so choose by the specific departure rather than the VIP label alone.
Private operators may use their own terminals rather than the town’s main bus station. Confirm the boarding point, seat map, luggage space and included facilities with our bus partners before booking. Reviewed 31 October 2026 from your supplied notes and operator class descriptions; no live timetable or fare is shown.
Coach and minivan tickets are listed by the bus partners on this page. Times and availability are confirmed on the partner's website.
Ferries and speedboats connect the mainland with Thailand's islands — Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Chang and many more. Crossings run from about 15 minutes to a few hours.
All Thailand — 30 piers
Pier locations are approximate. Always check the departure pier on your ticket from our transport partners below.
Ferry tickets, including combined bus + ferry tickets, are listed by the transport partners on this page. Times and availability are confirmed on the partner's website.
Metered taxis are common in Bangkok and larger cities; in beach towns and islands, taxis often charge fixed prices. They suit short trips, late arrivals and travellers with luggage.
Street taxis are not booked online. Take a taxi from an official rank, or book a private transfer with the transfer partner for a fixed price.
A private transfer meets you at the airport, hotel or pier and drives you door to door at a fixed price. It suits families, groups, late arrivals and longer trips between towns.
Private and airport transfers are booked with the transfer partner on this page. Prices and availability are confirmed on the partner's website.
The open three-wheeled tuk-tuk is a fun way to cover short distances in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and beach towns. Prices are agreed with the driver before you go.
Tuk-tuks are not booked online. Find one at the roadside or ask your hotel; for guided tuk-tuk tours, see the Tours page.
Songthaews are pickup trucks with two benches in the back. They run as shared taxis on fixed routes or can be hired for a whole trip — red ones in Chiang Mai and blue ones in Pattaya are well known.
Songthaews are not booked online. Wave one down on the street or ask at a local stand.
Ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Bolt work in Bangkok and most larger cities and tourist areas. You see the price in the app before you book, by car or motorbike taxi.
Rides are booked in the vendor's own app, not through this site. Where apps are not available, use a local taxi or a private transfer.
See our partners for info and tickets. Times, availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website. If a partner cannot supply your transport, ask the nearest local vendor or search on Google.
Check the departure terminal, station or pier, the arrival point, baggage allowance and cancellation terms. For islands, check whether your ticket includes both the road transfer and the ferry; sailings may change with the weather.
An apartment or condo is a self-contained home inside a building — bedrooms, a living area and a kitchen — usually with shared facilities such as a pool, a gym and a reception or security desk. In Thailand they are let by owners and agents in cities and resort towns, and suit travellers who want room to cook and live rather than a hotel room.
Apartments and condos are offered by local owners, property agents and the accommodation partners listed on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website, where the property filters show homes with kitchens rather than hotel rooms.
A villa is a detached house let to one party at a time, most often with its own pool or garden, standing in a residential compound or on its own grounds. In Thailand villas are found in resort areas and on the islands, and suit families or groups travelling together who would rather have a whole house than rooms in a hotel.
Villas are let by local owners, property agents and the accommodation partners listed on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website, where you can filter for whole houses rather than hotel rooms or apartments.
A townhouse is normally a multi-level home in a row of similar houses, often inside a compound with shared grounds. In Thailand they are found in and around larger towns and resort areas, where owners and agents let them to holidaymakers. They suit families or small groups who want several bedrooms and a separate living space rather than a single apartment.
Townhouses are offered by local owners, property agents and the accommodation partners listed on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website, so apply the property filters to see homes rather than hotel rooms.
A hotel room is the simplest option when you want a front desk, daily cleaning and somewhere to eat within the building. Hotels in Thailand range from small family-run guesthouses to large international chains, and are found in every town and resort area.
Hotels are listed by the accommodation partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website, where you can filter by guest reviews, price and distance from the places you plan to visit.
A resort is a hotel built around grounds and facilities — often pools, a spa, restaurants or direct beach access — so you can spend a whole day without leaving the property. In Thailand resorts are common on the islands and along the coast, and in the hills of the North.
Resorts are listed by the accommodation partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website, where you can filter by facilities, guest reviews and location.
Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website. Each partner lists apartments and condos, villas, townhouses, hotels and resorts, so use the property filters on the partner's site to choose the type of accommodation you want.
Check the property's location, total price, minimum stay, deposit and cancellation terms. Confirm whether electricity, water, cleaning and any other charges are included, and whether the listing is a whole home or a room in a shared building.
Island hopping, snorkelling, diving and sea kayaking along the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Trips run from Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and many smaller islands, from half-day boat outings to multi-day dive trips.
Boat trips, island tours and dive outings are listed by the tour partners on this page. Times, availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Cooking classes, market walks, village visits and street-food evenings bring you close to everyday Thai life. They are small-group activities offered in most towns and suit travellers who want to meet people and taste local food.
Local experiences are listed by the tour partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Waterfalls, rainforest trails, misty mountains and lakes inside Thailand's national parks. Popular trips include Khao Sok, Erawan, Doi Inthanon and ethical elephant sanctuaries in the North.
Nature trips and park tours are listed by the tour partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Temples, classical dance, festivals, monks' morning alms and traditional crafts show the living culture of Thailand. Many experiences are seasonal, such as Loy Krathong and Songkran.
Cultural tours and shows are listed by the tour partners on this page. Dates, availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Muay Thai training, rock climbing, cycling, white-water rafting and golf for travellers who want an active holiday. Courses range from a single taster session to several days.
Sport and activity trips are listed by the tour partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Riverside boat rides, tuk-tuk tours, rooftop views, night markets and shopping in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket Town. Many city tours run in the evening when it is cooler.
City tours are listed by the tour partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Ancient capitals, royal palaces, Khmer sanctuaries and wartime sites tell the story of Thailand. Day trips run to Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi from Bangkok, and longer tours reach Sukhothai and the Northeast.
History tours and day trips are listed by the tour partners on this page. Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website.
Availability and prices are confirmed on the partner's website. Each partner offers trips across these themes, so use the filters on the partner's site to choose the kind of experience you want.
Check whether transport, meals, equipment and entrance fees are included. Review age or fitness requirements and cancellation terms. Boat trips and outdoor activities may change with the weather.