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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Chiang Khan
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€18
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 18
14
Distance
476 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Khan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Khan will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 14 buses from Bangkok to Chiang Khan, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 476 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 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 30 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.
8:50 PM9h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:50 AMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM8h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:00 AMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers- 9:00 AM8h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:30 PMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM9h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:30 AMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM8h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:00 AMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
29-1 8:00 AM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:00 PMLoei Bus Terminal€231One-way0 transfers- 29-99:00 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:00 AMLoei Bus Terminal€231One-way0 transfers
- 29-47:00 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:00 AMLoei Bus Terminal€231One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM8h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:00 AMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM8h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)5:30 PMLoei Bus Terminal€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Chiang Khan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Chiang Khan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m 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 Bangkok to Chiang Khan:
A bus is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Khan costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Chiang Khan take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.12. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 8h 31m 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.
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 Chiang Khan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Chiang Khan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Chiang Khan buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 4:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 29-1 | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 5:30 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h00 | 8:30 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 8:30 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 12:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 3:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 29-4 | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 4:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h10 | 5:10 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h00 | 5:50 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 29-9 | 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 5:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 10h25 | 7:25 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Khan
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Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Khan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 295 miles (476 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 295 miles (476 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Air Muang Loei, Sun Bus, Phukradung from Bangkok to Chiang KhanYou can travel by bus between Bangkok to Chiang Khan with Air Muang Loei, Sun Bus, Phukradung for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Khan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Khan 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 Chiang Khan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- 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 Chiang Khan
Most Bangkok to Chiang Khan buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Loei Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Chiang Khan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Chiang Khan leave from?
Getting to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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