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The Jim Thompson House Museum
A famous museum house showcasing traditional Thai architecture, Southeast Asian art, and the life of Jim Thompson. One of Bangkok’s classic cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 21 buses that leave Bo Kaeo for Bangkok on Fri, Jun 05, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 566 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $80 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€49). The journey takes 9h 56m versus 9h 39m 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.
Direct services are operated by Cherdchai Tour.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Lotus Phiboon Tour | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 05:57PM | Arrival Time 03:46AM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:27PM | Arrival Time 05:38AM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:46PM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:49AM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Bo Kaeo to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 3:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 3:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h40 | 4:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 4:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 4:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:57 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 9h49 | 3:46 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 9h15 | 4:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 10h40 | 5:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 9h15 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 10h11 | 5:38 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
23-13 | 7:30 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 10h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 9h39 | 5:24 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 PM That Na Weng, Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 | 9h25 | 5:11 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bo Kaeo to Bangkok run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:55, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 351 miles (566 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 351 miles (566 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 7:55 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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