- Must visit
Bangkok National Museum
Thailand’s main national museum, with major collections of Thai art, sculpture, royal regalia, and archaeological finds. A strong choice for understanding the country’s history and culture.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Den Chai to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Den Chai to Bangkok will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 1 buses that leave Den Chai for Bangkok on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 473 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Den Chai to Bangkok 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Den Chai to Bangkok:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Den Chai to Bangkok costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pornpiriya | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Pornpiriya | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Den Chai to Bangkok buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Den Chai | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Den Chai to Bangkok run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Thailand’s main national museum, with major collections of Thai art, sculpture, royal regalia, and archaeological finds. A strong choice for understanding the country’s history and culture.
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One of Bangkok’s most vibrant historic districts, known for temples, gold shops, markets, neon-lit streets, and lively urban energy. Very popular for walking and photography.
The historic core of Bangkok, home to major royal and temple landmarks. Ideal for travelers wanting the city’s most important heritage area in one zone.
A famous backpacker street known for nightlife, street scenes, and constant activity. It is an iconic area even for travelers who only want a short walk-through.
Thailand’s iconic stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, palm sugar, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and usually shrimp. A classic Bangkok street-food staple.
Hot and sour soup with prawns, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. Famous for its bright, aromatic balance of spicy and sour flavors.
Green papaya salad pounded with lime, chili, long beans, tomatoes, and peanuts. Bangkok versions are vibrant, spicy, and widely loved as a refreshing side or main dish.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant specializing in refined Southern Thai cuisine. Elegant atmosphere and highly regarded tasting menus showcasing regional traditions.
World-famous street-food institution known for crab omelette and fiery wok cooking. Simple shophouse setting with exceptional ingredients and a cult following.
Historic local restaurant best known for its long-simmered beef noodle soup. Traditional, no-frills atmosphere and a strong old-Bangkok reputation.
Affordable for most travelers: street food and transit are cheap, while hotels and rooftop dining range from moderate to expensive.
Not mandatory. Round up taxis, leave THB 20-100 in casual restaurants if service is good, or about 10% in upscale places if no service charge is added.
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Bangkok Bus Terminal (Eastern) -> Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)
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