Smart En Plus

Here is the list of the main terminals from where Smart En Plus’s vans operate:

• Surat Thani Town Transfer
• Golden Triangle
• Krabi Airport
• Hua Hin Airport
• Hat Yai Hotel Transfer
• Phitsanulok Airport
• Koh Lipe Immigration point
• Pak Bara Pier
• Tha Ton Hotel Transfer
• Songkhla Hotel Transfer
• Chiang Saen
• Krabi Town Transfer
• Chiang Kham Bus Terminal
• Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
• Hat Yai Airport
• Chiang Rai Airport
• Khao Lak
• Doi Inthanon Hotel Transfer
• Nan Town Hotel Transfer
• Mae Hong Son
• Pak Bara Pier
• Nong Khai Border
• Padang Besar Thailand Side
• Khao Lak Transfer
• Mae Sai
• Bangkok Hotel Transfer
• Phitsanulok Hotel Transfer
• Phrae Hotel Transfer
• Khao Sok Transfer
• Phuket Transfer
• Donsak Piers
• Hat Yai
• Koh Kradan Transfer
• Pai Hotel Transfer
• Mae Chaem
• Koh Ngai Transfer
• Sankhampang Hotel Transfer
• Phatthalung Hotel Transfer
• Sukhothai Airport
• Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
• Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
• Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 1
• Lamphun Hotel Transfer
• Chiang Mai City Transfer
• Mae Klang Luang
• Ao Nam Mao pier
• Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
• Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
• Phayao Hotel Transfer
• Saladan Pier
• Phitsanulok Railway Station
• Sukhothai Hotel Transfer
• Pak Bara
• Chiang Khong
• Chiang Mai train station
• San Kamphaeng Hotel Transfer
• Trang Airport
• Mai Sai Border
• Maphrao Pier Koh Libong
• Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach
• Trang Bus Terminal
• Doi Mae Salong
• Pak Bara Pier
• Chiang Mai Transfer
• Kuah Jetty
• Chiang Mai Airport
• Mae Taeng
• George Town
• Dannok Border
• Kuah Transfer
• Phuket Airport
• Chiang Dao
• Lampang Hotel Transfer
• Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
• Hat Yai Airport
• Hat Yai Transfer
• Koh Muk Pier
• Hat Yai Railway Station
• Koh Muk Transfer
• Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2
• Rakthai Village
• Hang Dong
• Mae Rim Hotel Transfer
• Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
• Mae Kampong Chiang Mai
• Songkhla Old Town
• Fang Hotel Transfer
• Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
• Talen Pier
• Sukhothai Historical Park
• Krabi Bus Terminal
• Krabi Airport
• Hat Yai Bus Station
• Koh Libong Pier

Some of the most popular routes on Smart En Plus’s route map include but are not limited to:

• Langkawi - Koh Lipe
• Koh Lipe - Langkawi
• Hat Yai - Koh Lipe
• Krabi - Koh Lipe
• Koh Lipe - Hat Yai
• Koh Lipe - Phuket
• Hat Yai - Penang
• Koh Lipe - Krabi
• Pak Bara - Koh Lipe
• Hat Yai - Phuket
• Koh Lipe - Koh Lanta
• Hat Yai - Pak Bara
• Koh Lipe - Koh Phi Phi
• Hat Yai - Surat Thani
• Koh Lipe - Koh Samui
• Ao Nang - Koh Lipe
• Koh Lipe - Khao Sok
• Koh Lipe - Ao Nang
• Koh Lipe - Koh Phangan
• Hat Yai - Ao Nang
• Koh Lipe - Khao Lak
• Ao Nang - Hat Yai
• Krabi - Pak Bara
• Ao Nang - Pak Bara
• Koh Lipe - Pak Bara
• Pak Bara - Ao Nang
• Pak Bara - Koh Samui
• Hat Yai - Songkhla
• Songkhla - Hat Yai
• Pak Bara - Koh Phangan
• Pak Bara - Hat Yai
• Hat Yai - Donsak
• Pak Bara - Krabi

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 Smart En Plus van service to see what to expect.

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.