Which is the better way to travel around Thailand – train or bus?
Thailand has a comprehensive train and bus transportation system. It has one central train station (Hualamphong) and three bus station hubs – Morchit (Northern bus station), Ekamai (Eastern bus station) and Sai Tai Mai (Southern bus station). Ekamai can be reached by sky train, Hualamphong by the subway while Morchit and Sai Tai Mai are best reached by bus or taxi. For long distance travel, train is generally the best option as the seating is more spacious with ample legroom and you can get up, walk up and down the train, sit in the dining car to eat (when available) and relax on your own bed (if you’re on a sleeper). Buses are generally faster than the trains but they do have more accidents and depending on the class of bus can be very cramped. For short trips (up to four-five hours) they are ok, though for anything longer, when available, train is a better option. Security on both trains and buses is ok, though petty thefts remain a small problem on the trains – keep your valuables w
