Cost Comparison
| Country | Bus (per 100km) | Train (per 100km) | Flight (domestic) | Scooter/day | Taxi/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | €8–15 | €12–25 | €50–200 | €25–40 | €1.50–2.50 |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | €2–4 | — | €30–80 | €5–8 | €0.50–1 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | €2–5 | €3–8 | €15–60 | €4–7 | €0.40–0.80 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | €10–20 | €15–35 | €50–120 | €30–50 | €2–3 |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | €2–4 | — | €30–80 | €5–10 | €0.50–1 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | €2–5 | €3–8 | €15–50 | €5–8 | €0.40–0.80 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | €8–15 | — | €55–150 | €30–45 | €1.50–2.50 |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | €2–5 | €1–3 | €20–80 | €5–8 | €0.50–1 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | €5–10 | €8–18 | €30–80 | €15–25 | €1–1.50 |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | €1–3 | €0.50–2 | €40–90 | €5–10 | €0.50–1 |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | €2–4 | €2–6 | €15–50 | €4–7 | €0.40–0.80 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | €2–4 | €2–8 | €15–50 | €4–7 | €0.40–0.70 |
Transport by Country
🇦🇺
Australia
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (Qantas, Jetstar, Rex, €50–200)
- Car/campervan rental essential (Jucy, Britz, Apollo, €40–120/day)
- Greyhound bus (€30–80)
- Indian Pacific/Ghan trains (scenic long-distance)
Booking Platforms
Rome2Rio, Greyhound Australia, Wicked Campers
🇰🇭
Cambodia
Main Transport Modes
- Buses (Giant Ibis, Mekong Express, €5–15)
- Ferries (to islands and Mekong routes)
- Tuk-tuks (local transport)
- No trains available
Booking Platforms
BookMeBus, 12Go Asia, direct from bus company counters
🇮🇩
Indonesia
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia, €15–60)
- Ferries (Pelni, fast boats €10–35)
- Buses (long-distance)
- Ojek motorbike taxis (local)
Booking Platforms
Traveloka, Tiket.com, 12Go Asia
🇯🇵
Japan
Main Transport Modes
- Shinkansen bullet trains (Japan Rail Pass ¥50,000–110,000)
- Local trains (extensive network)
- Domestic flights (ANA, JAL, Peach, €50–120)
- Metro systems in major cities
Booking Platforms
JR Pass online, Hyperdia/Google Maps for routes, Peach Aviation
🇱🇦
Laos
Main Transport Modes
- Buses and minivans (€3–15)
- Slow boats on Mekong (scenic)
- Domestic flights (Lao Airlines, €30–80)
- Tuk-tuks (local transport)
Booking Platforms
12Go Asia, direct at bus stations, guesthouse bookings
🇲🇾
Malaysia
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (AirAsia, Firefly, €15–50)
- KTM trains (comfortable, affordable)
- Buses (€3–20)
- Ferries to islands (Langkawi, Penang, etc.)
Booking Platforms
AirAsia app, 12Go Asia, Easybook, Redbus
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Main Transport Modes
- Rental car/campervan essential (€35–150/day)
- InterCity buses (FlexiPass available)
- Interislander ferry (€50–85)
- Domestic flights (Air NZ, Jetstar, €55–150)
Booking Platforms
RankersCampervan, CamperMate app, InterCity FlexiPass, BookMe.co.nz
🇵🇭
Philippines
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (Cebu Pacific, AirAsia PH, PAL, €20–80)
- Ferries (2GO, OceanJet, FastCat, €3–30)
- Jeepneys (local transport)
- Tricycles and Grab (urban)
Booking Platforms
Cebu Pacific app, 2GO Travel, Grab app
🇰🇷
South Korea
Main Transport Modes
- KTX high-speed trains (€20–50)
- Metro in cities (Seoul, Busan)
- Buses (€5–15)
- Domestic flights (Jin Air, T'way, €30–80)
Booking Platforms
Korail website, Kakao Map, T-money card, Naver Map
🇱🇰
Sri Lanka
Main Transport Modes
- Scenic trains (€1–5, world-famous routes)
- Buses (€1–5)
- Tuk-tuks (local transport)
- Private drivers (€35–50/day)
Booking Platforms
Sri Lanka Railways online, PickMe app, guesthouse-arranged drivers
🇹🇭
Thailand
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion, €15–50)
- Overnight trains (€5–25)
- Buses (€3–15)
- Ferries to islands (€10–30)
- Grab (urban transport)
Booking Platforms
12Go Asia, AirAsia app, Thai Railways online, Lomprayah (ferries)
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Main Transport Modes
- Domestic flights (VietJet, Bamboo, VN Airlines, €15–50)
- Reunification Express train (€5–30)
- Buses (€3–15)
- Grab/motorbike (urban)
Booking Platforms
12Go Asia, VietJet app, Vietnam Railways, Grab
Inter-Country Connections
Budget Airlines
- AirAsia — Extensive network across SE Asia, Malaysia hub
- Scoot — Singapore hub, connects to Australia/NZ
- Jetstar — Australia/NZ to Asia routes
- Cebu Pacific — Philippines hub, connects to SE Asia
- VietJet — Vietnam hub, expanding regional network
- Lion Air — Indonesia hub, domestic and regional
Overland Crossings
- Thailand ↔ Cambodia — Poipet/Aranyaprathet border (bus)
- Thailand ↔ Laos — Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai/Vientiane)
- Laos ↔ Vietnam — Multiple crossings (Dien Bien Phu, etc.)
- Vietnam ↔ Cambodia — Moc Bai/Bavet border (bus)
- Malaysia ↔ Thailand — Hat Yai/Padang Besar (train/bus)
- Malaysia ↔ Singapore — Causeway (bus/train)
Key Transit Hubs
- Bangkok (BKK) — Major SE Asia hub, connects to all 12 countries
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL) — AirAsia hub, budget flights across region
- Singapore (SIN) — Premium hub, connects Asia to Oceania
- Seoul (ICN) — Gateway to East Asia, connects to SE Asia
- Tokyo (NRT/HND) — Japan hub, connects to all regions
- Sydney (SYD) — Oceania hub, connects to Asia