The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 21 buses that leave Bangkok for Chaiyaphum on Sat, Jun 20, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 282 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 24 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.
THIAN CHAI AIR11:30 AM6h24Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:54 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR8:00 PM6h45Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)2:45 AMChaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office)$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR1:45 PM6h45Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)8:30 PMChaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office)$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR10:00 AM6h45Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:45 PMChaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office)$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR5:15 PM6h24Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)11:39 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$121One-way0 transfers
SUNBUS9:00 PM6h04Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:04 AMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$171One-way0 transfers
SUNBUS10:00 AM6h04Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:04 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$171One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR11:30 AM6h24Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:54 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR5:15 PM6h24Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)11:39 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$121One-way0 transfers
THIAN CHAI AIR10:00 AM6h24Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:24 PMChaiyaphum, Ban Khai$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Chaiyaphum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Chaiyaphum take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€28). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Air Chaiyaphum, Airbus TC, Air Muang Loei, Phukradung, Chaiyaphum Tour, Sunbus, Air Chaiyaphum, Thian Chai Air, Airchaiyaphum.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bangkok to Chaiyaphum Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 9h13 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:04PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Phu Kradueng Tour | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:14AM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Airbus TC | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:09AM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:13AM | Duration 9h13 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:24AM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:04AM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Phu Kradueng Tour | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Thian Chai Air | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Chaiyaphum bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Chaiyaphum buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
THIAN CHAI AIR | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 1:54 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 2:15 PM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h13 | 5:13 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h04 | 4:04 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 4:24 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h39 | 5:39 PM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 11:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 5:54 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 11:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 6:15 PM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 1:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 8:30 PM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 1:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 8:09 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 5:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 12:00 AM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 5:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 11:39 PM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h39 | 1:09 AM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h13 | 4:13 AM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 8:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 2:45 AM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 8:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 2:24 AM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h04 | 3:04 AM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
PHU KRADUENG TOUR | 9:20 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h54 | 7:14 AM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 11:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h24 | 5:24 AM Chaiyaphum, Ban Khai | 0 transfersDirect | |
THIAN CHAI AIR | 11:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 5:45 AM Chaiyaphum, Thianchai Air (Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum
Buses from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum run on average 49 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Air Chaiyaphum, Airbus TC, Air Muang Loei, Phukradung, Sun Bus, Chaiyaphum Tour, Sunbus, Thian Chai Air, Airchaiyaphum from Bangkok to ChaiyaphumYou can travel by bus between Bangkok to Chaiyaphum with Air Chaiyaphum, Airbus TC, Air Muang Loei, Phukradung, Sun Bus, Chaiyaphum Tour, Sunbus, Thian Chai Air, Airchaiyaphum for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum 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 Chaiyaphum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Airbus TC
- Wheelchair accessible
- Sun Bus
- Luggage included in fare
- Phukradung
- One piece of luggage per passenger
- Sun Bus
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Large parking area available for both short and long-term parking
- Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators available
- Public restrooms available with 5 THB fee
- BTS: Mo Chit Station
- MRT: Chatuchak Park Station
- Bus: 3, 26, 29, 34, 49, 52, 77
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Available at terminal parking lot, 20 baht per hour
- Food court and several local food vendors available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators available
- Public restrooms available for 5 baht
- BTS: Mo Chit Station
- MRT: Chatuchak Park Station
- Bus: 3, 26, 77, 96, 104, 134, 136, 138, 145, 509, 522
- 05:00-22:00
- Free parking available for passengers
- Local food stalls and small restaurants near terminal
- Available at terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available at the terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Local songthaew services
- Local bus routes
- 06:00-18:00
- Free parking available for passengers
- Small food stalls and vendors available
- Available in front of the terminal
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local songthaews and buses
- 06:00-18:00
- Free parking available for passengers
- Small local food stalls and vendors
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local songthaews and buses
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