4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Tha Chai
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h
Buses on Sep 19
14
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Tha Chai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Tha Chai will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 14 buses from Bangkok to Tha Chai, including 14 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 415 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 7 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.
ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON7:00 AM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:00 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€111One-way0 transfers- ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON2:00 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)10:00 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€111One-way0 transfers
- ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON2:00 PM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)10:00 PMSukhothai Historical Park (Ban Mueang Kao)€121One-way0 transfers
- ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON7:00 AM8h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:00 PMSukhothai Historical Park (Ban Mueang Kao)€121One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM7h30Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)7:00 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€121One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM7h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:00 AMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€141One-way0 transfers- 2:00 PM7h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)9:00 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€121One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 PM7h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:45 AMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€141One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM7h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)4:30 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€141One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 AM7h00Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)3:10 PMBan Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Tha Chai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Tha Chai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m 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 Tha Chai:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Tha Chai costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Tha Chai take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 6h 34m 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 Tha Chai Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Phitsanulok Yanyon | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Phitsanulok Yanyon | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Phitsanulok Yanyon | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Phitsanulok Yanyon | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Tha Chai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Tha Chai buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 3:45 AM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 4:00 AM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 7:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Sukhothai Historical Park (Ban Mueang Kao) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 7:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 3:10 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h30 | 7:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Sukhothai Historical Park (Ban Mueang Kao) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 9:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 2:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Sukhothai Historical Park (Ban Mueang Kao) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ROUTE 965 PHITSANULOK YANYON | 2:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Tha Chai
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Buses from Bangkok to Tha Chai run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Tha Chai
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Tha Chai 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 Tha Chai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Tha Chai
Most Bangkok to Tha Chai buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Ban Kluai, Sukhothai Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Tha Chai bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Tha Chai 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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