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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Nam Som
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Nam Som is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Nam Som will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bangkok for Nam Som on Fri, Aug 14, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 482 km distance in an average of 7 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
6:00 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)2:00 AMUdon Thani Bus Terminal€141One-way0 transfers- 6:45 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)2:45 AMUdon Thani Bus Terminal€141One-way0 transfers
10:55 AM8h50Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)7:45 PMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers- 8:50 PM7h50Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:40 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:30 AMUdon Thani Bus Terminal€161One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 PM7h45Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)6:50 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€221One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 PM7h45Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:05 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM7h50Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:40 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers
- 10:55 PM7h50Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)6:45 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM7h50Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)6:25 AMNakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Nam Som
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Nam Som among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Nam Som:
A bus is €29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Nam Som costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Nam Som take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (8h 12m by bus vs 9h 11m by car) and save roughly €48 compared to fuel and tolls (€14 vs €62). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bangkok to Nam Som Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 7h56 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:13AM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Nam Som bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Nam Som buses for tomorrow, Friday, August 14. 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) | 8h11 | 6:06 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h50 | 7:45 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h56 | 12:06 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 2:45 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:30 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 10h00 | 5:30 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:20 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h45 | 4:05 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h50 | 4:40 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h58 | 5:13 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h50 | 6:25 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:55 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h50 | 6:45 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h45 | 6:50 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Nam Som
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Buses from Bangkok to Nam Som run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 299 miles (482 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 299 miles (482 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Budsarakham from Bangkok to Nam SomYou can travel by bus between Bangkok to Nam Som with Budsarakham for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Nam Som
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Nam Som 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 Nam Som, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- One piece of luggage per passenger
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Nam Som
Most Bangkok to Nam Som buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Nam Som bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Nam Som 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.
Getting to Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) 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 several local food vendors 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, Minibus Station (Chatuchak).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
Which Nam Som station do buses from Bangkok arrive at?
Nam Som, Passenger Transport Station (น้ำโสม, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร) bus station facilities and services
Nam Som, Passenger Transport Station (น้ำโสม, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small local food stalls available
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nam Som, Passenger Transport Station (น้ำโสม, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nam Som, Passenger Transport Station (น้ำโสม, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nam Som, Passenger Transport Station (น้ำโสม, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร): Wheelchair accessible.
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