About Ayutthaya-Lopburi Bus Service
The Ayutthaya-Lopburi Bus is a public bus to Lopburi's monkey temples. A cheap option for budget day-trippers visiting Khmer ruins and macaque temple sites.
Public bus service to Lopburi's monkey temples. A cheap option for budget day-trippers.
Why visit
- Direct service to Lopburi avoids the multi-leg train transfer route via Phachi junction interchange
- Sub-100-baht single fare significantly undercuts train pricing for the same hour-and-a-half journey
- Frequent departures every hour or two make day-trip planning flexible without rigid schedule constraints
- Drops near Lopburi's Phra Prang Sam Yot monkey temple saving a separate transfer from train station
- Air-con coach option provides comfortable summer-month travel during peak Thai hot season midday
What to expect
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Local tips
- Practical access from Ayutthaya Island is rent a bicycle or hire a tuk-tuk by the hour
- For longer journeys VIP buses or trains have more legroom and a 50-100 baht premium
- Tickets sometimes go on sale week of travel especially on weekends so book ahead in high season
- Use the app for taxi-meter to avoid set-price negotiations
Frequently asked questions
Are foreign cards accepted?
Most online booking platforms accept foreign cards with a small fee. At physical counters Thai cash or QR is faster. ATM nearby for cash withdrawal if needed.
What hours does Ayutthaya-Lopburi Bus Service operate?
Listed hours are 06:00-19:00. Some long-distance routes operate overnight check the schedule. Holiday periods sometimes change the schedule confirm before travel.
What if I miss my booked departure?
Most operators allow same-day rebooking onto the next available service for a small fee. Refunds are harder if you no-show. Call the operator or message via LINE as soon as you know to retain options.