THE SHORT VERSION
Samut Prakan to Trat at a glance.
- From
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- To
- Trat ตราด
- Road distance
- About 305 km
- Straight line
- 257 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Trat 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 Trat
Songthaews link the town with the ferry piers for the islands.
- Trat bus station
Long-distance buses and songthaews to the piers.
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.
- Thailand–Cambodia land crossings near Trat were suspended during the 2025 border dispute. Check before planning to cross.
KEEP GOING
From Trat, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Trat
More buses from Samut Prakan
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samut Prakan from Trat by road?+
About 305 km by road (257 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samut Prakan to Trat take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 45 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 Trat to Samut Prakan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Trat to Samut Prakan guide.
Where does the bus from Samut Prakan arrive in Trat?+
It depends on the operator. In Trat, services use Trat bus station. Songthaews link the town with the ferry piers for the islands.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Trat?+
Songthaews link the town with the ferry piers for the islands.
What kind of bus runs from Samut Prakan to Trat?+
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 Trat 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 Trat by bus?+
Direct buses from Trat include Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport (DMK), Krabi Town, Chanthaburi and more. See all connections on our Trat 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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