Next Step Journey

Next Step Journey operates buses to and from the following stations:

• Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
• Chiang Khong Border
• Khaosan Next Step Journey Office
• Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
• Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
• Nadan Pier
• Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
• Chiang Mai Arcade 2
• Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer
• Khaosan Next Step Journey Office
• Koh Samui Bus Terminal
• Southern Bus Terminal
• Khao San Swensens
• Koh Tao Pier
• Nong Khai Bus Terminal
• Khao Sok Hotel Transfer
• Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao
• Na Thon Koh Samui
• Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
• Mae Sai Bus Terminal
• Thongsala Pier Seatran
• Nong Khai Bus Station
• Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier
• Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
• Southern Terminal Bangkok
• Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 Budsarakam Tour
• Srisuthep at New Southern Bus Terminal
• Maehad Pier Koh Tao
• Bundhaya Pier 1
• Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier
• Mochit Terminal
• Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
• Bundhaya Pier 1
• Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer
• Koh Chang Hotel Transfer
• One Love Home Ayutthaya City
• Slow Boat Pier
• Khaosok CPS office Baan Takhun
• Ayuthaya
• Morning Market
• Huay Xai Border Check Point
• Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal
• Koh Phayam Pier

The most popular destinations of Next Step Journey are:

• Chiang Mai - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Chiang Mai
• Koh Phangan - Bangkok
• Koh Tao - Chiang Mai
• Chiang Mai - Koh Tao
• Koh Samui - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Koh Samet
• Koh Tao - Bangkok
• Bangkok - Koh Samui
• Chiang Mai - Koh Phangan
• Chiang Rai - Pak Ou Caves
• Bangkok - Koh Phangan
• Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
• Chiang Mai - Huay Xai
• Koh Samet - Bangkok
• Huay Xai - Pak Ou Caves
• Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
• Bangkok - Surat Thani
• Bangkok - Donsak
• Chiang Mai - Pak Ou Caves

The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!

Pros of Bus Travel

• Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train

• Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel

• Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about

• At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.

Cons of Bus Travel

• Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.

• During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.

• While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.