The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Nong Mek
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Nong Mek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Nong Mek will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 20 buses that leave Bangkok for Nong Mek on Wed, Nov 05, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 492 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Nong Mek
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Nong Mek 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Bangkok to Nong Mek Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 7h56 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:13AM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Nong Mek bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Nong Mek buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 9:30 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 8:40 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 11:00 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 10:30 AM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h19 | 10:19 AM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h11 | 11:06 AM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h20 | 11:50 AM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h50 | 12:45 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h56 | 5:06 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 7:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 7:15 PM Udon Thani, Northern Bus Terminal (Transport 2) (อุดรธานี สถานีขนส่งสายเหนือ (ขนส่งสาย 2)) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 10h00 | 10:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 8h00 | 9:10 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 9:05 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 10:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h50 | 9:40 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h58 | 10:13 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h50 | 11:25 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 11:50 PM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 7h57 | 12:12 AM Udon Thani, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Nong Mek
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 17:55 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bangkok to Nong Mek start from as low as $16 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Nong Mek
- 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
- 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
- Available at the main road
- Bus: Local buses from Nakhon Ratchasima
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