Monsiri Travel

4.1
36 customer reviews
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  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About Monsiri Travel

The two principal things which make travelling by van so attractive are a wide choice of destinations and affordable prices. Not all vans offer top comfort, enough legroom, or luggage space, but these two points compensate. Besides, it is always vans that launch new routes to emerging destinations paving the road to big bus operators if necessary or remaining the only means of transport to bring you there. Very often, vans offer faster service than big buses, more flexible timetable, and more readily adapt to travellers’ needs in the sense of schedule – if there is a temporary growth in demand due to long weekends or national holidays, vans add more vehicles to their daily fleet easier than other operators. Note though that sometimes vans operate from their own van stations or terminals or have a dedicated section in bigger bus terminals. Always check your van's departure and arrival point as it is not necessarily located at the main bus station.

Monsiri Travel is one of the operators to check if you are going to travel by van. They provide reliable van service and offer tickets with easy and secure online booking.

Monsiri Travel Popular Stations

Here is the list of the main terminals from where Monsiri Travel’s vans operate:

  • Chumphon Night Market
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan Van Station

Monsiri Travel Top Destinations

Some of the most popular routes on Monsiri Travel’s route map include but are not limited to:

Monsiri Travel Ticket Prices & Van Classes

Opposite to trains or bigger buses, vans rarely offer you a choice of ticket class. All the seats are the same – call it standard, VIP, or whatever. What can differ, though, is the type of the van itself. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers. For travellers this means wider seats, more space, and a more comfortable trip. Vans which accommodate up to 15 passengers are also ok but be ready to sacrifice on space for your legs and elbows and very often – for your luggage, too. Sometimes it can be a good idea to buy two seats instead of one to ensure a more comfortable ride – yet it pays to check with the operator if they allow this on your route. Before you book your van ticket, read reviews on Monsiri Travel van service to see what to expect.

Travel by Van: Pros & Cons

Pros of VanTravel

  • Vans can be the only way to reach some of the most remote destinations, smaller towns or villages which are connected neither by big buses nor trains.
  • Vans can also take you to some islands connected with the mainland by large car ferries which do not take big buses but take vans on board, too.
  • Due to a smaller size compared to big buses, vans are more maneuverable on the road. It sometimes results in shorter travel time, especially if your destination is not far away.
  • While vans do have an official stop enroute, they can also get you off at a more convenient point – no need to go to the terminal, just ask your driver. Note that it is not always possible, but in many cases, they will cooperate. It can save you both time and money you would have otherwise spent getting off the terminal on foot or by taxi.

Cons of Van Travel

  • Vans accommodating more passengers may feel quite cramped. Expect limited space for your legs and elbows. Some vans limit the luggage for one ticket to one piece. If you have more bags, suitcases, or backpacks, you may be asked to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, which makes the trip twice as expensive.
  • Not all vans run on schedule. On certain routes, vans leave only when full. Do check it with your operator before buying your ticket, otherwise, you may end up waiting much longer than expected until the van fills up.
  • If there are more reckless drivers on any other means of transport than on vans, we are unaware of it. Some companies install speed control units on their vehicles, but it is not a rare case to hear this unit beeping the whole trip through with the driver not paying attention to it. Always remember to buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van. Though sometimes you will need to make an investigation to find out where your seatbelt is.
  • For those prone to motion sickness there is a good piece of advice: take your medicine half an hour before your van trip, especially if your route includes winding stretches. You are more likely to feel motion sick travelling by van than by bus.
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Monsiri Travel Popular Routes

Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chumphon
06:30, 08:00, 09:10, 10:20, 11:50, 13:20, 14:50, 16:00, 18:40
Chumphon - Prachuap Khiri Khan
06:00, 07:10, 08:20, 09:30, 10:40, 11:50, 13:00, 14:10, 15:30, 17:00
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Monsiri Travel Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station06:3009:303h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station08:0011:003h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station09:1012:103h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station10:2013:203h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station11:5014:503h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station13:2016:203h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station14:5017:503h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station16:0019:003h 0m
Regional 14paxChumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station18:4021:403h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market06:0009:003h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market07:1010:103h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market08:2011:203h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market09:3012:303h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market10:4013:403h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market11:5014:503h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market13:0016:003h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market14:1017:103h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market15:3018:303h 0m
Regional 14paxPrachuap Khiri Khan Van StationChumphon Night Market17:0020:003h 0m

Monsiri Travel Stations

Chumphon Night MarketPrachuap Khiri Khan Van Station

Monsiri Travel Company Reviews

V S
Good but no toilet stop. Driver spoke no english which is okay but you get dropped off somewhere very far from lomprayah pier (if travelling to islands) and no taxi service nearby??? We ended up having to go to a nearby hotel and paying high price for van to pier.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jun 17, 2023
S
Too much people inside, stops very often, unfriendly
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jan 14, 2023
S K
Mini van was comfortable, driver good and we were on time. The last row of seats in the mini van is super tiny so no leg room. Did one 5min break for toilet/food on the 3+ hour drive.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Nov 27, 2022
A R
The bus departure was 45 minutes before the schedule. What is the point of announcing a departure time then? The driver even asked me to finish my breakfast inside the bus.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Feb 25, 2020
B J
Good service. Good driver.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jan 27, 2020
A K
it was a memorable ride
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jan 1, 2020
M S
schedules respected, the driver even dropped us off directly at our hotel!
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Aug 21, 2019
S S
Very good. No particular problems. Everything went according to plan. This Prachuap Khiri Khan/Chumpon trip is done in a mini bus (frequent stops with poses and catches of local travelers) but the time we took is what was announced. Reasonable air-conditioning :)
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jul 25, 2019
J R
Everything worked well and was well organized. The seats are uncomfortabel and the aircondition was like 'Germany in November' but we all have different body-feelings. It's just part of the game to adjust when travelling in a van,...
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jul 4, 2019
G N
Hmm... I think you guys seriously need to get a more accurate schedule from the bus companies. I had an 08:30 departure on my Booking Voucher. No such thing. They depart on the hour.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Mar 9, 2019
M L
Minibus full and one asked us to put us in the back in the middle of the luggage and not reclining seats. We left with a sacred backache!
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Mar 4, 2019
I C
We pay a supplement to go to our final destination
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Feb 18, 2019
M V
Easy transportation , better to get the tickets a day upfront to be sure. The van picked us up at the Hotel..
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jul 28, 2018
D N
Perfect handling from start to finish.
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jul 15, 2018
Y B
The van itself was fine and didn’t take too long to get there. But at the station itself the people we’re just a big abrupt.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jun 26, 2018
I D
Everything was ok ???? Comfortable van on time Friendly driver I highly recommend
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jun 16, 2018
C F
Tout s'est parfaitement déroulé, nous sommes partis plus tot, le conducteur a conduit trés prudemment et nous avons mis le temps prévu.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Apr 2, 2018
J T
We actually left earlier than we expected to and got there at the same time that we were scheduled to. The area you load up seems a little sketchy, but they know almost enough English to get you where you need to go. The ride was a van, so comfort isn't the top priority but the price was right. The issue I found with this ride was the constant beeping from the driver sometimes to warn other stupid drivers but sometimes to pick up people on the side of the road (and sometimes some goods). I don't know if that's a normal thing, but I would have appreciated knowing that we would stop and pick up customers throughout the trip, but maybe that's just my ignorance. We did get dropped off exactly where we needed on our ride instead of simply at a terminal, which was a feat plus.
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Feb 7, 2018
J Z
We booked online two days in advance and everything was perfect. We left and arrived on time and the driver drove very carefully.
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Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Jan 19, 2018
A W
We left 15 minutes early and arrived right on time. Very air conditioned van. Very happy with it
Van Regional 14pax, Monsiri Travel, Sep 5, 2017
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86.1% of 36 travelers were presumably happy with Monsiri Travel as they left good or no review