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Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 18
15
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 15 buses from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok, including 15 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 8 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok:
A bus is $224 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (8h 45m by bus vs 9h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Budsarakham.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 3:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h40 | 5:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h03 | 4:18 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 4:45 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 4:35 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 8h45 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h10 | 5:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h10 | 5:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h55 | 6:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h05 | 8:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 9:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
A beautifully restored house displaying Jim Thompson's art collection and silk legacy, with architecture and gardens beside a canal.
Thailand's premier contemporary art museum showcases major national and international exhibitions in a large modern building.
Bangkok's historic royal island area concentrates major temples, museums, and old streets, making it ideal for first-time exploration.
Bangkok's Chinatown offers dense historic lanes, temples, markets, and vivid neon scenes that reveal the city's deep Chinese heritage.
The old town's backpacker hub is famous for street life, nightlife, and easy access to heritage sites, though best visited for atmosphere.
Pad Thai is a classic stir-fried rice noodle dish with tamarind, tofu, peanuts, and often shrimp. It became a national dish and is a staple of Bangkok street food.
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, and lime. Its bold balance of flavors makes it one of Thailand’s most iconic dishes.
Som Tam is a spicy green papaya salad from Thai street food culture, often found across Bangkok. It is prized for its fresh crunch and sweet-sour-heat balance.
Well-known casual restaurant for northeastern Thai food, especially som tam, grilled chicken, and sticky rice. Lively atmosphere and dependable local flavors.
Upscale restaurant by chef Jay Fai, famous for crab omelette and wok-fried classics. Busy, open-kitchen setting with a legendary street-food reputation.
Refined Thai restaurant in a traditional house, known for elegant royal-inspired recipes and polished service. Calm setting suited to a special meal.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Street food, local transit, and many hotels cost less than in major Asian capitals, though luxury malls, rooftop bars, and upscale stays raise daily spend.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; otherwise round up or leave ฿20-100. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangkok, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ban Na Somnuek to Bangkok buses use the Udon Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Ban Na Somnuek and Bangkok bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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