Ban Phai District Cultural Center
Small educational display area linked to Ban Phai district history and local culture. Useful for context on the town and surrounding Isan communities.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$18
Fastest journey on Sep 26
6 h
Average journey duration on Sep 26
6 h 2 m
Buses on Sep 26
34
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Ban Phai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Ban Phai will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 34 buses from Bangkok to Ban Phai, including 34 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 7 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.










| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:57PM | Duration 6h22 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:57AM | Duration 6h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:53AM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:52AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:23AM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:46PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:02AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Ban Phai buses for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 4:25 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h30 | 5:30 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h25 | 4:40 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 5:55 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h15 | 5:20 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 5:45 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h20 | 7:20 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 8:15 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h25 | 9:10 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h20 | 10:05 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h15 | 10:25 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h20 | 11:35 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h20 | 12:10 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h20 | 1:10 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 2:00 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:30 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h25 | 3:00 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 3:30 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h08 | 2:53 AM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h40 | 2:10 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
943-6 | 8:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h10 | 4:25 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 3:20 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h17 | 3:32 PM Khon Kaen Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bangkok to Ban Phai run on average 26 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Ban Phai — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ban Phai trip today.
Small educational display area linked to Ban Phai district history and local culture. Useful for context on the town and surrounding Isan communities.
Local learning venue with exhibits on community heritage, crafts, and regional traditions. Best for visitors seeking a modest local perspective.
School or district-level heritage room presenting local history and everyday objects. A lesser-known stop for those interested in Ban Phai identity.
Ban Phai’s rail area is a practical walking stop with local atmosphere and a sense of the town’s transport history and daily rhythm.
Central public green space for strolling, relaxing, and observing local life. Best visited in the cooler morning or evening hours.
Main town center area with shops, civic activity, and a useful feel for everyday Ban Phai. Good for a casual walk and orientation.
A hearty Northeastern Thai soup with bamboo shoots, yanang leaf extract, herbs, and usually fish sauce. It is a classic Isan rainy-season dish.
Minced meat salad from Isan, seasoned with lime, roasted rice, chili, herbs, and fish sauce. Ban Phai locals commonly eat it with sticky rice.
Green papaya salad pounded with chili, lime, fish sauce, and often fermented fish. It is one of the defining everyday flavors of Isan cuisine.
Casual local restaurant known for Isan dishes such as som tam, grilled meats, and sticky rice in a simple, busy atmosphere.
Popular barbecue and grilled chicken spot serving classic Isan fare and shared plates. Relaxed setting suited to families and groups.
Established noodle venue for quick local meals, especially Thai and Isan noodle soups, in an informal daytime dining environment.
Ban Phai is budget-friendly versus major Thai tourist hubs. Local meals, simple stays, and short transport trips usually cost less than in Bangkok, Phuket, or Chiang Mai.
Tipping is not required. Round up small bills at cafes or taxis, and leave about 5-10% at restaurants if service was good.
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Ban Phai Bus Terminal -> Ban Phai District Office, Ban Phai
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Ban Phai 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 Ban Phai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bangkok to Ban Phai buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Ban Phai 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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