Mochit New Van Terminal is the main intercity van station in Bangkok. Located opposite Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), it is a separate station, which was opened nearby the main bus station for the convenience of passengers. Mochit New Van Terminal serves intercity van routes from Bangkok to destinations in Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, Central, and Western Thailand.
Sections of Mochit New Van Terminal
At the terminal, there are 4 buildings serving vans and minibuses departing to different regions of Thailand:
- Lower North and Northeast (Building A)
- Center (Building B)
- East (Building C)
- West (Building D)
Van Routes from Mochit New Van Terminal
The most popular van routes from Bangkok to the lower North and Northeast of Thailand (Building A) are:
- Bangkok - Pak Chong (for Khao Yai National Park)
- Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima
Van routes to the central region of Thailand (Building B) include famous touristy destinations like Ayutthaya and Lopburi.
The most popular van routes to the east side of Thailand (Building C) cover destinations like Pattaya, Rayong (for Koh Samet), Trat (for Koh Chang), and many others:
- Bangkok - Pattaya City
- Mochit - Chonburi
- Bangkok - Sriracha
- Bangkok - Rayong
- Mochit - Chanthaburi
- Bangkok - Laem Chabang
- Bangkok - Chachoengsao
- Mochit - Trat
- Bangkok - Sattahip
- Bangkok - Aranyaprathet
Van routes to the west side of Thailand (Building D) include popular tourist destinations like Kanchanaburi, Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram (for Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market):
- Bangkok - Hua Hin
- Bangkok - Cha Am
- Mochit - Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Bangkok - Nakhon Pathom
- Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
- Mochit - Ratchaburi
- Bangkok - Phetchaburi
Van Tickets at Mochit New Van Terminal
If you have a specific time of van departure in your mind, booking a ticket in advance is recommended, as vans for the most popular routes quite often fill up, especially during holidays. During the high season and public holidays, it is recommended to book a ticket online in advance due to the high demand for departures from Bangkok to various regions of Thailand.
You can check public van departure schedules and book van tickets online by using this search form.
How to get to Mochit New Van Terminal?
Mochit New Van Terminal can be conveniently reached by Bangkok public transport.
By MRT
The easiest way to go from the city center to Mochit Van Station is by taking the MRT Blue Line to Kamphaeng Phet Station (Exit 1). From there you can take a public bus 2-37 (3), 1-36 (26), 2-16 (104), 2-48 (122), 3-47 (136), 3-18 (145), 4-49 (170), or S6 (555), a motorbike, or a taxi, or walk for about 1.8 km.
By BTS
You can also take the BTS Green Line to Mo Chit BTS Station. From there to Mochit New Van Terminal, you can take a public bus 1-56 (517), a motorbike, or a taxi, or you can walk for about 2.1 km.
By Public Bus
Take the Bangkok bus No. 1-6 (52), 1-36 (26), 1-42 (96), 1-56 (517), 2-16 (104), 2-20 (134), 2-37 (3), 2-43 (49), 2-48 (122), 2-52 (204), 3-18 (145), 3-19, 3-24 (536), 3-45 (77), 3-47 (136), 4-22 (138), 4-29 (529), 4-33, 4-49 (170), 4-60 (509), the A1 bus from Don Mueang Airport, or the S6 bus (555) from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and drop off at the Mochit Bus Terminal bus stop.
Other Bangkok Van Terminals
There are 3 main van stations in Bangkok, and you need to choose one depending on your desired destination and your location in the city. The other two important van station in Bangkok are Sai Tai Mai Van Station, mainly serving vans running to Western and Southern Thailand destinations, and Ekkamai Van Station, mainly serving vans running to Eastern Thailand destinations. Some intercity vans can also be boarded at Rangsit Van Terminal, Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal, Makkasan, and Khao San Road.