Sai Tai Mai Van Station is part of Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and is one of the three main stations that serve intercity vans in Bangkok. The van station is located on Borommaratchachonnani Road at the far western part of Bangkok. The terminal is mainly serviced by vans running to various destinations in the southern and western parts of Thailand. A number of popular destinations in Eastern Thailand, such as Pattaya and Rayong, can also be reached by van directly from here.
Van Platform at Sai Tai Mai Bus Station
The platform used by intercity vans and minibuses at Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal is located on the east side of the terminal building. Van tickets are sold outside, as you will find ticket desks next to the platform.
Van Routes from Sai Tai Mai Station
The most popular van routes from Sai Tai Mai:
- Bangkok - Hua Hin
- Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
- Sai Tai Mai - Samut Songkhram (the city of the famous Maeklong Railway Market)
- Bangkok - Amphawa Floating Market
- Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Sai Tai Mai - Pattaya
- Bangkok - Rayong
Van Tickets at Sai Tai Mai Station
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 Sai Tai Mai Van Station
There are several ways to get to Sai Tai Mai Van Station from different areas of Bangkok.
SRT Red Line & Taxi
Take the SRT Red Line train to Taling Chan Station and then take a taxi to Sai Tai Mai.
The SRT Red Line is connected with the MRT Blue Line at Bang Sue Station, so you can transfer there when traveling to the van station from the city center.
BTS SkyTrain & Taxi
You can take the BTS Silom Line to Bang Wa Station and then take a taxi for about 10 km.
Public Bus
There are many routes of Bangkok buses passing by Sai Tai Mai Van Station. You can take the following buses:
- From Sanam Luang, Khao San Road, and the Democracy Monument, take a bus No. 79, 4-51 (124), 3-13 (507), 511, 516, or 556.
- From Victory Monument, take a bus No. 4-38 (28) or 4-61 (515).
- From Siam Square and MBK, take bus No. 4-39 (40), 79, or 511.
For more options, check Bangkok bus routes.
Taxi
Bangkok taxis can be the fastest way to get to the Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, but they're the most expensive way as well.
Other Bangkok Van Stations
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 Mochit New Van Terminal, serving van routes from Bangkok to destinations in Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, Central, and Western Thailand, 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.