THE SHORT VERSION
Samut Prakan to Mae Sot at a glance.
- From
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- To
- Mae Sot แม่สอด
- Road distance
- About 510 km
- Straight line
- 409 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~6 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Mae Sot to Samut Prakan →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Samut Prakan
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Mae Sot
Songthaews and motorbike taxis run into town.
- Mae Sot bus station
Outside the town centre. Long-distance buses and minivans.

Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check the current status of border crossings before planning to travel on.
KEEP GOING
From Mae Sot, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Mae Sot
More buses from Samut Prakan
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samut Prakan from Mae Sot by road?+
About 510 km by road (409 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samut Prakan to Mae Sot take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 6 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Samut Prakan?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Mae Sot to Samut Prakan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Mae Sot to Samut Prakan guide.
Where does the bus from Samut Prakan arrive in Mae Sot?+
It depends on the operator. In Mae Sot, services use Mae Sot bus station. Songthaews and motorbike taxis run into town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Mae Sot?+
Songthaews and motorbike taxis run into town.
What kind of bus runs from Samut Prakan to Mae Sot?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Samut Prakan to Mae Sot bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Mae Sot by bus?+
Direct buses from Mae Sot include Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Don Mueang Airport (DMK), Chiang Rai, Bangkok and more. See all connections on our Mae Sot bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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