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Operator Comparison

Andaman Shuttle vs Krungsiam Tour

Compare Andaman Shuttle and Krungsiam Tour — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Andaman Shuttle vs Operator B Krungsiam Tour
Andaman Shuttle 4.6 / 5 490+ reviews
Krungsiam Tour 4.2 / 5 1070+ reviews

What travellers say: Andaman Shuttle vs Krungsiam Tour

Reviewers give Andaman Shuttle a higher average rating than Krungsiam Tour, with both operators earning solid feedback for comfort and reliability when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com and supported by its 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Andaman Shuttle

Travellers consistently praise Andaman Shuttle's friendly drivers, comfortable and often upgraded vehicles, punctual or early arrivals, and seamless door-to-door van-ferry combinations across Andaman and Eastern seaboard routes, while noting occasional issues with pickup timing, aggressive driving, and higher pricing on some long-tail boat legs.

Krungsiam Tour

Krungsiam Tour receives frequent compliments for spacious reclining seats, free snacks and meals, good value on overnight Bangkok-Surat Thani services, and generally punctual arrivals, though reviewers highlight drawbacks like excessively cold air conditioning, confusing multi-leg transfers with long waits, and limited English communication.

Andaman Shuttle earns stronger overall sentiment for convenience and staff friendliness, while Krungsiam Tour is valued for affordability on longer routes; both are best secured via ThailandBoatTickets.com with VTA assistance for smooth planning.

Pros & cons

Andaman Shuttle

Pros

  • Friendly, patient, safe and courteous drivers frequently praised
  • Comfortable, clean, spacious and often brand new vehicles
  • Punctual or early arrivals with smooth and fast trips
  • Door-to-door convenience and seamless hotel-to-hotel transfers
  • Responsive support via WhatsApp and hotline for updates

Cons

  • Pickup timing problems including late or excessively early arrivals
  • Occasional aggressive, rough or erratic driving style
  • Perceived overpricing especially on long-tail boat legs versus local rates
  • Meeting-point confusion and unclear route details in advance
  • Variable vehicle condition and occasional heat or A/C issues
Krungsiam Tour

Pros

  • Comfortable spacious reclining seats with pillows and blankets provided
  • Free snacks, drinks and included midnight meal stop
  • Friendly and helpful staff who sometimes wait for late passengers
  • Generally punctual or early arrivals and good value for money
  • Onboard amenities such as USB charging, WiFi and toilets

Cons

  • Air conditioning far too cold with thin blankets insufficient
  • Confusing multi-vehicle transfers with poor communication and long waits
  • Connecting buses much older, basic, cramped or dirty compared to VIP leg
  • Lack of English and unclear itinerary or transfer information
  • Unreliable amenities and occasional pressure for overpriced transfers

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Andaman Shuttle and Krungsiam Tour operate the same core routes between Bangkok and Ao Nang, Bangkok and Khao Sok, Bangkok and Koh Phangan, Bangkok and Koh Samui, Bangkok and Koh Tao, plus the return legs Khao Sok to Bangkok, Koh Phangan to Bangkok and Koh Samui to Bangkok. Trip planners can book any of these overlapping services at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to confirm schedules and secure tickets.

Andaman Shuttle alone runs dozens of additional connections such as Ao Nang to Phuket, Hat Yai to Krabi, Bangkok to Koh Chang, Pattaya to Koh Samet and many routes linking Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Railay and Surat Thani. Krungsiam Tour alone offers Bangkok to Chumphon, Bangkok to Donsak, Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bangkok to Krabi and Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok. All of these operator-specific routes are also bookable at ThailandBoatTickets.com with assistance from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Andaman Shuttle tickets usually fall between 970 THB–4,150 THB (median 1,390 THB), while Krungsiam Tour between 1,040 THB–1,340 THB (median 1,140 THB). On the whole, Krungsiam Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

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Andaman Shuttle — min 220 · median 1390 · max 11580 Krungsiam Tour — min 690 · median 1140 · max 1660

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Krungsiam Tour — travellers consistently call the buses comfortable and good value.
Fastest Andaman Shuttle — offers combined speedboat services across multiple routes.
Most comfortable Andaman Shuttle — higher 4.64 average rating with 91.1% positive reviews praising reliability and comfort.
Most travel options Andaman Shuttle — runs combined van, ferry, speedboat and long-tail boat services on Andaman and Gulf routes.

Frequently asked questions

Andaman Shuttle vs Krungsiam Tour