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Jim Thompson House Museum
A celebrated museum in a traditional Thai teak house complex, showcasing Asian art and the story of Jim Thompson. One of Bangkok’s most iconic cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
12 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
750 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hat Yai to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hat Yai to Bangkok will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 4 buses that leave Hat Yai for Bangkok on Sun, Jul 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 750 km distance in an average of 14 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 15 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hat Yai to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 466 miles (750 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $32 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 49m Average total duration 17h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hat Yai to Bangkok:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hat Yai to Bangkok costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hat Yai to Bangkok costing on average $78 (€65).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $117 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89 (€73). The journey takes 17h 19m versus 13h 13m 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 Piya Chaipat, Siam Tour, Piyatour, Sri Siam Tour, Siam Tour, Srisiam Tour, Transport Co..
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 Siam Tour | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Siam Tour | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Siam Tour | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Siam Tour | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Hat Yai to Bangkok buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ม.4 ข 992-2 | 3:00 PM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 15h40 | 6:40 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
992-7 | 3:30 PM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 15h00 | 6:30 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ม.4 ก 992-3 | 5:00 PM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 15h30 | 8:30 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ม.4 ข 9917-2 | 5:50 PM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 15h10 | 9:00 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ม.4 พ 987-2 | 6:00 PM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 14h00 | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Hat Yai to Bangkok run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 466 miles (750 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 466 miles (750 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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