OK Minibus
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About OK Minibus
Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with OK Minibus. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.
OK Minibus Popular Stations
The main stations covered by OK Minibus’s buses include:
- Bagan Shwe Pyi
- Mandalay OK
- Mandalay OK
- Bagan Shwe Pyi
OK Minibus Top Destinations
OK Minibus buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:
OK Minibus Ticket Prices & Bus Classes
One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.
Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons
Pros of Bus Travel
- Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
- Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
- Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
- If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.
Cons of Bus Travel
- Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
- Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
- Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
OK Minibus Company Reviews
C
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Mar 25, 2020
This trip included an open vehicle rounding us up from hotels and delivering us to the bus for the trip. Bus stopped a couple times for restrooms and lunch. Great price, good service...
M
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 27, 2020
Nos buscó en horario y llegó en horario.
Antes de salir de la ciudad se detuvo a cambiar una cubierta. Esta tarea la hubiera tenido que realizar con anterioridad a la búsqueda de los pasajeros.
Los pasajeros que se agregan en distintas paradas y van sentados en banquitos en el pasillo resultan una incomodidad para todos.
No es recomendable para viajeros que llevan mucho equipaje.
Que te recojan en el hotel es un valor adicional.
Lo volveríamos a contratar.
P
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 20, 2020
The bus came on time and picked me up from my hotel. The drive took 5h and was quite ok. We got a bottle of water and we had two breaks on the way, one 20min for lunch. In Mandaly I was dropped off at my hotel. Very good driver and nice staff. Fully recommended - Big OK from me:-)!
S
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 20, 2020
nobody came 30-90 minutes before taking me to the hotel! the bus with which I also left came directly at 13:25. the place on the bus is extremely crowded.
T
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 10, 2020
It was quite comfortable just don’t recommend for long journeys or night journeys as we did pick up a lot of locals and they just sat in the middle row on plastic stools. We did almost 6 hours and it was alright though
C
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 5, 2020
The bus pick up on time in our hotel, it doesnt't space enough for the luggage. The e tickets by email is really late, even if you buy it one month before your trip. I receive the e tickets for my return Bagan to Mandalay two days before and we were a big group and the company said us " if we do 't have space on the bus we can help you for another alternative". What's that? If you buy in advance!
K
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 1, 2020
The bus is small
S
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 31, 2020
Thank you for the quick and safe journey to Mandalay :)
D
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 31, 2020
Für mich war es die witzigste Busfahrt überhaupt in Myanmar. Ja, es war überfüllt mit Menschen und Gepäck. Dafür könnte ich miterleben, wie das mit den Bussen hier gehandhabt wird. Am Strassenrand stehen Leute und winken. Der Busfahrer fragt dann, was er mitnehmen soll. Gitarren, Autoteile, Päckchen, Briefe oder auch die Menschen selbst. Da passte immer noch etwas oder jemand rein. Der Busfahrer und Copilot waren super freundlich. Es gab Wasser und ich wurde direkt an meinem Hotel in Mandalay abgesetzt, eine Stunde früher als geplant. Für dieses Erlebnis verzichte ich gern Mal auf Komfort.
C
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 29, 2020
Main thing is for the price you get picked up from your hotel in Bagan and dropped directly to you hotel in Mandalay so no complaints there. Only problem is there is no space on the bus for luggage so all bags and cases are stuffed down the aisle meaning people have to climb over these bags when getting off and on for toilet stops.
A
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 24, 2020
Was given no message to say there would be a hotel pickup, so we nearly missed it. Bus was cramped and stopped continuously for people on the road.
K
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 9, 2020
It was accurate,non burdensome, in very good price.
P
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Dec 18, 2019
Es wäre schön etwas in englisch über den Fahrtverlauf / Pausen informiert zu werden. Sonst alles ok!
M
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 30, 2019
Perfect
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 28, 2019
The trip from Bagan started with us being picked up from our hotel. After 5,5 hours we were dropped off at our stay in Mandalay. Despite the fact that the bus was overfilled we could accomodate our luggage in a better way than when we went the other direction. Also the fact that we were dropped off at our hotel was a big bonus. In Bagan we were ripped off by taxi crooks when arriving at the bus station since drop off at our hotel had been stopped by authorities(?!). We do not give five stars since the minibus is just a bit too small for so many passengers with luggage.
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 25, 2019
It was nice to be fetched at our hotel instead of finding our way to the bus station in Mandalay. The trip took a bit more than 5 hours. There was little room in the bus for luggage so we had to have our knees full all the time. The bus became filled up during the journey. It was not comfortable. The worst was the scam at the bus station in Bagan since there was no connection to the hotel offered. We had to pay 16000kyat for a 4,2km taxi ride and the driver was not happy when I did not offer him a tip. It is a real shame that the bus company refers its customers to such bandits !! We paid 30000 kyat for 10 hours and 60km private taxi driving in Bagan the full next day.
H
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 10, 2019
The trip was quick, the bus driver really made speed, so that was a good thing (I've had trips in a minivan before when the bus driver was really slow and picked up all kind of locals along the road to make some kyats for himself, but this time nothing like that). 12GoAsia however should make it more clear on the website that these are local buses for local transport. Not for travellers! There waa no room for my backpack or other suitcases, they were piled up everywhere. Leg room was really insufficient for a guy my height (1.85 m). I couldn't sit in my seat and there was no room for my legs i the aisle so I had to stand up a long time. Airco was fine. Few stops though. Not recommended but whatever, it took us to Bagan in one piece :-)
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 8, 2019
Bus left on time and arrived early but those were the only positives. Admittedly I'm a relatively tall person, but I couldn't fit in the seat, so needed my knees out to the side (as is sometimes the case). But then they put stools down the middle of the bus and had people sit in the aisle, so my knees had nowhere to go! Extremely uncomfortable 5 hours.
L
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Oct 5, 2019
The only thing pleasant was the pick up from the hotel. The bus driver drove like crazy and picked up random people on the way. People were seated in the isle. No stops except for local people to get on and off the bus. It felt like a public transport bus. We arrived 2 hours before arrival time.
D
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Oct 1, 2019
Leaving late time but arriving faster nearly 1H.
M
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Sep 19, 2019
good travel and crossing the region was very interesting
A
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Sep 5, 2019
Everything was ok. Puck Up from hotel in Bagan, drop off at hotel in Mandalay. Perfect
R
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Aug 25, 2019
The Bus is small and makes stops to pick up locals and packages. However since is a small trip (5h) you have to embrace the circumstances and make ir part of rhw experience.
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Aug 22, 2019
Overall it was a great service considering that they picked us up from our hotel and even offered to drop us to our hotel in Mandalay. They also provided water and wet wipes to passengers which deserves a thumbs up. I gave 4 stars because we left Bagan not on time but that was negligible.
V
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Aug 20, 2019
Transfer desde Mandalay hasta Bagan salio perfecto. Hora de salida 10am y 15 minutos antes pasaron por mi hotel. El viaje total demoro como 4hrs y media, lo cual es bastante bueno considerando que hace varias paradas. The transfer went perfectly. The hotel pick up was at 10am and 15 minutes earlier the driver was there. In total the trip took 4 1/2 hours considering several stops. Highly recommended!
I
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Aug 19, 2019
They picked up from the hotel we were staying at and they left us in the one we were going to stay in Mandalay. We made a stop in the way there of 10 minutes and arrived in Mandalay city an hour earlier than expected. They gave us complimentary water and a refreshing towel. The bus is old and a little uncomfortable, seats are small. But the price is great and the attention was great!
M
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Aug 8, 2019
5 star for the driver and conductor. They fetch us right in front of our hotel and was really on time. The trip was not delayed and arrived earlier than we expected.
I loved that the driver/conductor initiated to drop us off to a point/place near the mandalay intl airport and where we were able to hail a cheap ride.
E
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jul 18, 2019
They picked me up quite late. As mentioned in other reviews, they stop a lot of times to let passengers in. I was lucky to have a seat on the right side so I was sitting alone. It's definitely not the most comfortable ride, but you get to your destination. We had a short washroom break. We arrived early around 12pm, that was a plus. But be aware of the taxi guys at the bus station. They will rip you of like crazy since you've no options. It's better to ask your hostel/hotel to tell them where you want to be dropped of. To give an idea of a 'normal' price, from Nanda restaurant to the bus station is 6.000 kyatt.
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jul 16, 2019
We took OK Express because of the later departure time from Bagan to Mandalay (at 4pm instead of the 2pm bus by JJ Express). Turns out OK is a bit like a local bus and picks up / drops off people along the way, which is fine! Just took a little longer than I expected. Also it started raining and water was flowing in on the floor along the side of the bus.... however - the bus got us to our destination just fine and we were plenty happy with the direct pick up and drop off at our hotels.
D
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jun 29, 2019
The bus appears on the webs,is not the same one in wich you travel.the suitcases were in the passage,very unconfortable rhe 5 hours trip.the good thing that i leave in my hotel.for this trip they should charge less.
B
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jun 8, 2019
Love the service and hospitality, pick up from hotel and send to hotel in Mandalay. For me the this minivan going to Mandalay from Bagan is good. They even stopped and gave water bottles to some animal caretakers!
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, May 27, 2019
Overall it’s a fine trip. In case it’s not clear, this is a local bus that deal seeking back packers can make use of. I’m 6’2” and had just enough leg space to make it work. What surprised me was the drive from Mandalay to Bagan takes about 2.5 hours. The actual drive took 4.5 because of frequent stops, picking people up (locals on the side of the road) and going well south out of the way. Overall it was still 1.5 hours short than expected (the listing said 6 hours). So not that bad. Download a movie on Netflix and relax. Bring some snacks. Go to the bathroom before hand since we only had two long stops (10 minutes for gas 20 minutes later on for food at an outdoor restaurant. The food I wouldn’t advise eating. Maybe it’s fine but not worth the risk to me. You only come to bagan once so I didn’t want to get sick. The air conditioning worked. I’ve heard it’s supposed to be very cold and bundle up. It wasn’t. So better advice is to have layers available and come in short and a t shirt.
As far as 12goasia, the communication was quick and easy and they’re customer support emails have been very responsive for other rides I’ve taken when needed.
A
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, May 22, 2019
We arrived safely on time (4 hours ride from Bagan to Mandalay). Staff was helpful, the trip was ok, a bit uncomfortable cos of the driving style and air con was not cold.
T
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Apr 23, 2019
El viaje muy bien, la van no es como ir en bus pero tuvieron varios detalles como que nos pasaron a buscar al hotel y luego nos dejaron en la puerta del hotel donde nos alojábamos así que genial. Me parece que esos detalles hay que tenerlos en cuenta
B
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Apr 22, 2019
We were picked up on time at our hotel in New Bagan with a pick up and got on the bus in Nyaung U. There is not much space for luggage and it was squeezed under the seats. We made 2 breaks, one short toilet break, one lunch break. Not the most comfortable bus for 5 hours ride but it was ok and you get what you pay for. Got a water bottle and were dropped off at our hotel right on time.
P
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Mar 10, 2019
Despite leaving almost 30 minutes late and picking up roadside passengers all along the way, the bus arrived closed to an hour early, and made an effort to drop me off at the hotel. The ride was crowded, but good value.
R
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 15, 2019
Very basic bus, but fine for a daytime journey of only a few hours. The service was great though, very helpful and friendly operators and even dropped us at our hotel!
Y
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Feb 2, 2019
The bus driver did the job of delivering you to the Bagan bus terminal (yes, not to your hotel as you need to pay extra or hire private taxi for that, it was clear from the tickets). But there were no regular toilet breaks/stops , when asked, the driver was quite unwilling to stop for pessengers' pee time, except for lunch time where the driver and his staff needed to have lunch, where there were 3 toilets next to the road side restaurant. The food wasn't as bad / unclean as most described, I've eaten at these sort of places for the past 3 days and I'm still in one piece. Being seated at the back has the disadvantage of getting out as corridor is filled with passengers' luggages (there was no special compartments for luggages apparently). Also, our hotel located on the 78th street in Mandalay, the bus came at 10:40 (for a scheduled 10:00 bus time), even the hotel staff told us they're regularly late and it is "normal". We sat at the hotel lobby for to hours due to the scare on its terms & conditions that they'd leave if they do not find us there when the bus arrives. Other than the lack of toilet stops and little space in bus, I'd say the company did its job, although journey was bumpy and the driver drove hellish, but yeah, for that price, what else could I ask for. I'm still alive to be able to write this review.
D
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 27, 2019
Pick up on time.
All good exept old venicle.
Time to replace
A
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 26, 2019
Not right location was in the ticket. Not so easy to find in Aung Mingalar. No transfer to Bagan from bus station. Need to improve service
F
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 25, 2019
I took this mode of transport from Bagan to Mandalay city. The pickup from my hotel was swift and transfer to the minibus was smooth. The journey was comfortable though there were many stops to pick up local passengers. The bus arrived in Mandalay on time and without any hiccups. The staff spoke little English but communication was no issue with simple instructions.
V
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 25, 2019
Late pick up, riding on the back of an open truck for half an hour with a lot of dust could be improved. At destination they dropped me off on a busy road and pointed to a hotel about 10 mins walking distance across a busy road....unexpected hassle. I was given the impression that I will be dropped off by the front of the hotel. However, the bus was clean with AC. And for value for the money is great.
Z
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 16, 2019
We did not eat our lunch at the bus stop bec. We felt that the food is not clean & the restaurant missy and dirty, hopefully this will improve for the safety of your costumers. Also the driver and his relatives are so noisy in the bus talking with a loud voice we cannot sleep in the bus
A
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Jan 6, 2019
Except for being collected to the primary starting stop by a truck suitable for livestock more than people, The minivan was very comfortable, the team friendly and efficient and the driver left punctually.
G
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Dec 30, 2018
El principal problema es que cuando me recogierom en el hostel, la furgoneta era la equivocada, y aunque les pregunte si iba a Bagan, los conductores que no hablaban nada de ingles afirmaron sonrientes pese a que no entendieron nada. Más tarde, ya saliendo de la ciudad se percataron de que no era normal que fuese a la ciudad a la que iba y me preguntaron de nuevo. Tuvieron que volver y hacerme cambiar de minivan. Despues, ademas de los billetes regulares llenan en pasillo con gente de Myanmar que viaja a ciudades previas y que abandonan antes la minivan. Por esto, no habia precisamente espacio. Es cierto que llegaron en hora, y que para ir hasta Bagan cumplio su funcion, pero nada que ver con el confort de JJ express por ejemplo. Yo lo cogeria de nuevo, solo que esta vez iria mentalizado y asegurandome mucho de que la minivan es la correcta.
N
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Dec 28, 2018
Driving Really quickly and felt a bit unsafe
B
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Dec 11, 2018
They'll pick you up at your hotel and then pick up the other passengers , which can take 1:30 hrs. There is no space in the van's aisle as all the suitcases and luggage are located there. If you are taller than 1.70 mt expect an uncomfortable trip due to the seats. However, the price is okay and the staff really helpful. They give you water and there's a stop where you go to the toilets and stretch your legs.
E
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Dec 6, 2018
Всё чётко. Забрали с хостела, привезли к хостелу.
All right! Im glad
C
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 23, 2018
Ride was on time but the seats were a bit cramped and not as comfortable for a journey this long. Otherwise it was exactly what we paid for.
J
Bus Minivan, OK Minibus, Nov 22, 2018
Multiple stops, overcrowded and not really comfortable. However, the staff was nice and efficient.