Minibüsle seyahat etmeyi bu kadar çekici kılan iki temel şey, çok çeşitli destinasyonlar ve uygun fiyatlardır. Tüm minibüsler en üst düzeyde konfor, yeterli diz mesafesi veya bagaj alanı sunmaz, ancak bu iki nokta bunu telafi eder. Ayrıca, gelişmekte olan destinasyonlara yeni rotalar açan, gerektiğinde büyük otobüs şirketlerine yol açan ya da sizi oraya götüren tek ulaşım aracı olarak kalan her zaman minibüslerdir. Minibüsler genellikle büyük otobüslerden daha hızlı hizmet sunar, daha esnek tarifeler sunar ve program anlamında yolcuların ihtiyaçlarına daha kolay uyum sağlar - uzun hafta sonları veya ulusal tatiller nedeniyle talepte geçici bir artış olursa minibüsler günlük filolarına diğer şirketlerden daha kolay ve daha fazla araç ekler. Ancak minibüslerin bazen kendi minibüs istasyonlarından veya terminallerinden hareket ettiğini veya daha büyük otobüs terminallerinde özel bir bölümü olduğunu unutmayın. Minibüsünüzün kalkış ve varış noktasını her zaman kontrol edin, çünkü minibüs ana otobüs istasyonunda bulunmayabilir.
Mekong Transfer minibüsle seyahat edip etmeyeceğinizi kontrol etmeniz gereken işletmelerden biridir. Güvenilir minibüs hizmeti sağlarlar ve kolay ve güvenli çevrimiçi rezervasyon ile biletler sunarlar.
Mekong Transfer İşletmesinin Popüler İstasyonları
Mekong Transfer minibüslerinin çalıştığı ana terminallerin listesi buradadır:
Chiang Khong Border Control
Tha Phae Gate
Huay Xai Transfer Noktası
Chiang Rai Şehir Transferi
Maya Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
CoolMuang Coffee
Chiang Mai Şehri Otel Transferi
Huay Xai border checkpoint
Chiang Khong Transfer Noktası
Terminal Green Pai
Mochit
Tha Pae Kapısı
Huay Xai
Chiang Khong Transferi
Chiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up Point
Chiang Mai Şehri
Chiang Mai Transferi
Güney Otobüs Terminali
Chiang Saen Border Control
Chiang Rai Otel Transferi
Paapu House ThaPae gate
Chiang Khong Sınırı
Chiang Saen Sınırı
Mekong Transfer İşletmesinin En Popüler Varış Noktaları
Mekong Transfer işletmesinin rota haritasındaki bunlarla sınırlı olmamakla birlikte en popüler rotalarından bazıları şunlardır:
Mekong Transfer işletmesinde Bilet Fiyatları ve Minibüs Sınıfları
Trenlerin veya daha büyük otobüslerin aksine minibüsler size nadiren bilet sınıfı seçeneği sunar. Tüm koltuklar aynıdır - standart, VIP veya her neyse. Bununla birlikte, farklılık gösterebilecek olan, minibüsün kendisinin türüdür. Bazı minibüsler sadece 9-10 yolcu alır. Gezginler için bu, daha geniş koltuklar, daha fazla alan ve daha konforlu bir yolculuk anlamına gelir. 15 yolcu alabilen minibüsler de iyidir, ancak bacaklarınız ve dirsekleriniz için ve sıklıkla bagajınız için alandan fedakarlık etmeye hazır olun. Bazen daha rahat bir yolculuk sağlamak için bir yerine iki koltuk satın almak iyi bir fikir olabilir - yine de rotanızda buna izin verip vermediklerini işletmeye danışmakta fayda var. Minibüs biletinizi ayırtmadan önce, ne bekleyeceğinizi görmek için Mekong Transfer minibüs hizmetiyle ilgili yorumları okuyun.
Minibüs Seyahati: Artıları ve Eksileri
Minibüs Seyahatinin Artıları
Minibüsler, ne büyük otobüsler ne de trenlerle birbirine bağlı olmayan en uzak yerlere, daha küçük kasabalara veya köylere ulaşmanın tek yolu olabilir.
Minibüsler ayrıca sizi anakaraya bağlı bazı adalara büyük otobüsleri almayan ancak minibüsleri alan büyük arabalı feribotlarla da götürebilir.
Büyük otobüslere göre daha küçük boyutları nedeniyle minibüsler yolda daha fazla manevra kabiliyetine sahiptir. Bazen, özellikle varış noktanız çok uzakta değilse, seyahat süresinin kısalmasına neden olur.
Minibüslerin yolda resmî bir durağı olsa da, sizi daha uygun bir noktada da indirebilirler; terminale gitmenize gerek yok, sürücünüze sormanız yeterli. Bunun her zaman mümkün olmadığını, ancak çoğu durumda işbirliği yapacaklarını unutmayın. Terminalden yürüyerek veya taksiyle inmek için harcayacağınız zamandan ve paradan tasarruf etmenizi sağlar.
Minibüs Seyahatinin Eksileri
Daha fazla yolcu taşıyan minibüsler oldukça sıkışık olabilir. Bacaklarınız ve dirsekleriniz için sınırlı alan bekleyebilirsiniz. Bazı minibüsler, bir bilet için bagajı tek parça ile sınırlar. Daha fazla çantanız, valiziniz veya sırt çantanız varsa, bagajınız için ayrı bir bilet almanız istenebilir, bu da yolculuğu iki kat daha pahalı hale getirir.
Tüm minibüsler programa göre çalışmaz. Belirli güzergâhlarda minibüsler yalnızca dolu olduğunda hareket eder. Biletinizi almadan önce operatörünüze danışın, aksi takdirde minibüs dolana kadar beklediğinizden çok daha uzun süre bekleyebilirsiniz.
Diğer ulaşım araçlarında minibüslerden daha fazla pervasız sürücü varsa bunun farkında değiliz. Bazı şirketler araçlarına hız kontrol üniteleri takarlar, ancak bu ünitenin tüm yolculuk boyunca bip sesi çıkardığını ve sürücünün buna dikkat etmediğini duymak nadir görülen bir durum değildir. Minibüsle seyahat ederken daima emniyet kemerinizi bağlamayı unutmayın. Ancak bazen emniyet kemerinizin nerede olduğunu öğrenmek için bir araştırma yapmanız gerekebilir.
Yol tutması eğilimli olanlar için iyi bir tavsiyemiz var: ilacınızı minibüs yolculuğunuzdan yarım saat önce alın, özellikle rotanız virajlı yollar içeriyorsa. Minibüsle seyahat ederken kendinizi hasta hissetme olasılığınız otobüse göre daha fazladır.
Chiang Khong Border ControlTha Phae GateHuay Xai Transfer NoktasıTerminal Green PaiMochitChiang Rai Şehir TransferiTha Pae KapısıMaya Chiang MaiChiang Rai Bus Terminal 1Huay XaiChiang Khong TransferiChiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up PointCoolMuang CoffeeChiang Mai ŞehriChiang Mai Şehri Otel TransferiChiang Mai TransferiGüney Otobüs TerminaliChiang Saen Border ControlHuay Xai border checkpointChiang Rai Otel TransferiPaapu House ThaPae gateChiang Khong SınırıChiang Saen SınırıChiang Khong Transfer Noktası
Mekong Transfer Şirketi Yorumları
K B
Kamil B
The journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai was disappointing. We arrived about one hour late, and instead of being dropped off at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1, we were left somewhere in the city centre.
Our hotel was close to Terminal 1, so we had to take an additional taxi. The ride itself was fine, but the delay and wrong drop-off point made the experience much less convenient. 2/5.
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 30 Eyl 2026
O W
Olaf W
A long ride on a very bumpy way. De driver stopped at a terrible toiletblock.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 27 Tem 2026
S O
Sarah O
Everything ran smoothly and to time, staff helped at boarder with visa/arrival card and were very friendly.
We had to change our tickets to the day after and staff ensured this happened with no extra charge.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 12 Tem 2026
R K
Richard K
Vehicle was incredibly uncomfortable - driver was erratic ! Got there on time though.. some info missing that had me have to chase it so knew some details which would have been handy before! Disappointing overall unsafe driving and awful roads and van was shocking
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 6 Tem 2026
Z K
Zuzanna K
Great company! The journey was really well organised and the staff helped with everything, including the visa process.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 20 Haz 2026
H A
Helder A
Poor information regarding trip details.
4.5h trip on a minivan with broken suspension from border to the north of Laos to catch a train. Me and a random local shared 1 and half seat for the whole time as we were in the backseat with a huge amount of luggage that was taking half of his sewt .
The service from Laos border to the guesthouse and from guesthouse to bus station was perfect.
The guesthouse was really poor, had huge spider nets and bugs everywhere, toilet was really damaged and dirty, no toilet paper, only the bed was actually clean and comfortable.
The 12go support was helpful and very quick to reply.
After all, I arrived around scheduled time, but it was a very painful trip to go through. Not recommended.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train + Accommodation, Mekong Transfer, 18 May 2026
Too many stops and it was not mentioned on the ticket. The driver was very kind tho.
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 1 Nis 2026
R L
RAZ L
Crazy driver. No English. Very poor van. Wark Ac. Full of ppl and luggage. Luggage on the ppl cus they maximize the profit.
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 16 Mar 2026
L E
Lucas E
The transfer between the different bus is well organised. They are used to do it. Just one problem about the train. They didn't book our train ticket in advance, then it was fully book and we had to take the next train and we arrive 3 hours later. It's happening, but they didn't warn us earlier, they informed us at the border in Laos, so to late to find any other option. Exept this problem, everything was ok, and we recommend.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 27 Şub 2026
E H
Emma H
Scary drive to the border, a very fast one handed drive whilst the driver was on his phone.
Stopped to complete visa's for those that needed, and fill in some paperwork. Also given the chance to change some money (appalling exchange rate but we would need money for the over night stop).
No-one to meet us or explain next step over the border. All other tour groups left. Eventually herded into 2 of the slowest, oldest buses to the pier to meet the slow boat.
A well organised transfer - I would highly recommend.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 11 Şub 2026
J N
Janette N
This boat is a local means of transportation, not a tourist activity. During the trip, many backpackers treated it like a party, occupying all the seats without considering local passengers. I saw women with small children forced to stay in the engine area due to lack of seats. I gave up my seat more than once and eventually had to travel there myself. An experience that raises important questions about respect and responsibility when traveling.
Pick up time was between 4:30 and 5:00. We were picked up at 5:50 (without getting any notification).
The van from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha was too full, so there was not a seat for each person. We were sitting there squeezed and partly Not on a real chair but on a stool without a backrest. We were not allowed to take the two free seats in the front as these saved for two others who jumped on the van a bit later. I assume they paid less, but got the better seats (or least real seats).
Otobüs Bus + Van, Mekong Transfer, 28 Oca 2026
M P
Maud P
I am not the one to complain but honestly we had a very poor experience. I booked the mini van from chiang mai to Chiang rai and not greenbus because it was much faster. But then, they informed me the arrival time would be an hour later than what we booked. Since it was because of work on the road it's ok, it's not their fault but it should have been indicated in the booking. Then our driver stopped 4 times! Once for gas, once for coffee, once she wanted to stop for lunch for 30 minutes but the whole group said no (thankfully). And then a final stop for toilets 25 minutes before arrival... in the end we arrived at 13.30 instead of 11.30. Terrible experience.
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 17 Oca 2026
L D
Luke D
Highly recommend. Great service and great communication
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 14 Oca 2026
L M
Lukas M
The operator arrived on time, however the vehicle was too small for the number of passengers and luggage. We sat crammed in a small car (not a bus or van as advertised) for 1.5 hours, that was freezing cold. During the drive the driver seemed to microsleep at least once, creating an uncomfortable feeling and risky situations. Especially considering the relatively high price, the service we received seemed poor.
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 4 Oca 2026
J M
Jenny M
Was not what I paid for.
Mislead by advertising.
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 7 Ara 2025
N R
Nicolas R
High quality of the vans. The drivers are atencious and the trip was been organized.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 6 Ara 2025
S A
Samuli A
9.00 start time, but no vehicle anywhere. At 10.00 I called hot line (2 different numbers), they did not reply. Only after 10 am did I receive a text message that clarified the situation. It was 10.25 when transportation finally arrived.
On the positive side: we had booked a trip to Chiang Rai, but we were able to negociate Chiang Khong destination (for an additional fee, of course).
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 23 Kas 2025
C G
Corinne G
The pick up was chaotic and didnt work well. The simple fact that the driver peobide a list with full names and booking numbers could help to prevent that kind of confusion.
The seat belt didnt work
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 18 Kas 2025
A E
Adrian E
I has 1 simple question to ask and you told me to phone the tour operator direct to get an answer. You are taking a commission for doing nothing.
Feribot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 15 Kas 2025
J
Joanna
The staff was rude, not speaking any english. And there was not enough space for luggage.
Also the driver was going really fast.
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 8 Kas 2025
V O
Vincent O
In Thailand everything went smooth. We were helped with filling out the paperwork needed for crossing the border. We were one of the first to actually cross the border and it was very helpful we already filled in our paperwork. Across the border we were picked up and with a van and it was a very bumpy 4 hour drive to the train station with 1 stop. We arrived at the train station 1 hour early and everything went smooth.
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 26 Eki 2025
J G
Jeremy G
Everything was perfect and well organized. We arrived a bit early before the border opened so the drive stopped in a hotel nearby where we were able to fill the form and exchange our currency with him to have perfect USD (not folder or anything) so they could be accepted by the agent without any issue.
Another person took care of us while crossing the border and everything went smoothly. We crossed way faster than other people since everything was already prepared to get our Visa. And we got enough time to get Breakfast and buy lunch for the boat at the pier. The boat was also an amazing expérience. I definitely recommend this trip, especially since it makes it so easy and quick to cross the border.
Bus rides was very bumpy but the train rides was the worst. Seat were so uncomfortable. But I guest it us to where we needed to go. I thought I booked a speed train.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 3 Ağu 2025
E Y
Eynav Y
Driver was nice anf helful. He contact us day before. Answered all our questions. Came on time, was reachable. Helped us with the viza papers and the visa photos. He drove safely. Thank you
Feribot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 25 Tem 2025
D T
Donatella T
Everything was great, Thailand side good communication. The minivan in Laos has been horrible… the driver was running in dangerous street, with 3 people vomiting. Also they sold more tickets and we were so many people on it.
Train fast and comfortable.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 12 Haz 2025
T V
Thijmen V
After 20 minutes of wiaiting Inhad to message the driver to pick me up in the morning. After all I had a good experience. Communication could have been better.
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 31 May 2025
S M
Steve M
When I needed help getting on the train due to a minor misspelling of my name on the ticket, a phone call to 12GO brought about a quick and timely solution: the issuing of a new ticket. I am grateful that 12GO was as responsive and efficient as they were in rectifying the situation.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 6 May 2025
S O
Shannon O
When I booked a 12 hour van ride, I thought it was just that. I knew there’d be stops on the way, what I didn’t realise was how many times you’d change vehicles!
Picked up in a minivan, taken to the Thai border. Shuttle bus from the Thai border to the Laos border. Be warned: even if you have an evisa, you have to fill out a form with the same info as when you applied for the visa, AND pay a 50 baht ‘service charge’ AND a 20 baht tourist fee - cash only.
Then you get on a minibus for 4.5-5 hours including breaks. Then for some reason you change minibuses 5 minutes from the train station and arrive at Natuey station. Then it’s a 1.5-2 hour wait for the train (why was no train mentioned before booking?!) - be warned, it’s airport hand luggage type security searches. They’ll take away pressurised cans like deodorant and insect repellent. There’s no air con, it’s cash only and no ATM. Horrific experience.
Then it’s 2.5 hours on the train. It then proved incredibly difficult to get a LOCA taxi from the Luang Prabang station but we eventually did in the end, 100,000 kip cheaper than the minibuses the train station offered.
Overall, would not do this again. Door to door it was nearly 14 hours. Too many changes, not communicated BEFORE booking. Fellow travellers felt the same.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 25 Nis 2025
B D
Ben D
On time, straightforward, gets you there in 12 hours which goes really quick. Would definitely opt for this option if you don’t want to do the slow boat.
Minibüs Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 15 Mar 2025
M H
Michael H
The transfers from our hotel in Chiang Rai to the border were good and the people kept us informed. However, the immigration process at the border is a nightmare; takes forever and every step seems to cost more and more money. We have mixed reviews on the slow boat itself. You are crammed on with about 200 other people, with very little leg room. It’s a cool experience, and great views going down the river, but the novelty of the boat itself wears off by the end of the first day, and the second day is just a struggle.
Really great service, everything was explained well both in email and in person. Things went smoothly. Also very helpful to be dropped off at the hotel since there’s limited Tuktuks in Huay Xai.
Note: it’s good to be in Huay Xai the night before your slowboat to be able to get a seat.
The cafe you get picked up in Chiang Mai is also really nice.
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 25 Oca 2025
S R
Sofia R
Everything went ok , and the biggest delay was at the border ( not the fault of the operator) but other than that everything was uneventful and we were taken to our hotel as promised.
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 2 Ara 2024
A A
Adnane A
the thailand part was great, but once we reached Laos, the bus has nothing of a VIP one. communication should have been clearer
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 15 Ağu 2024
V W
Victoria W
They had someone meet us at every point and explain the expectation which made it so easy for us. We have heard about border scams but we had some guide us at all points. Everyone was more than friendly and highly recommend
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 13 Nis 2024
C J
Curtis J
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 2 Eyl 2026
E R
Elisheva R
Otobüs Bus + Van, Mekong Transfer, 6 Ağu 2026
T L
Thomas L
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 5 Tem 2026
F S
Filip S
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 1 May 2026
M R
Matthew R
Minibüs Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 14 Mar 2026
F S
Felicia S
Minibüs Minibüs, Mekong Transfer, 13 Mar 2026
N K
Nikolaos K
Minibüs Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 10 Mar 2026
A G
Anton G
Feribot Van + Slow Boat, Mekong Transfer, 10 Mar 2026
E H
Emily H
Feribot Van + Slow Boat, Mekong Transfer, 5 Mar 2026
