4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Phen
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Phen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Phen will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bangkok for Phen on Wed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 508 km distance in an average of 10 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 13 h 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.
11:30 AM7h45Bangkok7:15 PMPhen€141One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM13h00Bangkok12:00 AMPhen€161One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM7h45Bangkok7:15 PMPhen€141One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM13h00Bangkok12:00 AMPhen€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Phen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Phen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. 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 €14, and a flight costs an average of €34.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Phen:
A bus is €23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Phen costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Phen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (8h 0m by bus vs 8h 23m by car) and save roughly €49 compared to fuel and tolls (€15 vs €63). 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 Phen 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 Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Tara Tour & Travel | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 11h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 7h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:13AM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Phen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Phen buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TARA TOUR & TRAVEL | 4:00 PM Bangkok, Samsen Rd (Tara Tour Office) | 11h47 | 3:47 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 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) | 11h00 | 6:30 AM Nong Khai 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 | |
 | 7:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 11h25 | 7:10 AM Nong Khai Border Checkpoint Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h00 | 4:45 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h25 | 5:30 AM Nong Khai 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 | |
 | 8:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 10h00 | 6:30 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h50 | 4:40 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 9h20 | 6:10 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h50 | 5:50 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 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 | |
| 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 Phen
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Buses from Bangkok to Phen run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Phen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Phen 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 Phen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Phen
Most Bangkok to Phen buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Nong Khai Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Phen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Phen 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.
Getting to Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Basic ramps available.
Which Phen station do buses from Bangkok arrive at?
Getting to Phen from Phen city centre
Phen bus station facilities and services
Phen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small food stalls and local vendors
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Phen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Phen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Phen: Wheelchair accessible.
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