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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
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kamphaeng Phet for Bangkok on Thu, Jun 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 321 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 6 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 5h 51m versus 4h 38m 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 Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour), Kamphaeng Phet Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Transport Co., Sombat 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 Kamphaeng Phet Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sukhothai Thani (Win Tour) | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 AM Kamphaeng Phet | 6h00 | 8:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Kamphaeng Phet | 6h00 | 10:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Kamphaeng Phet | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kamphaeng Phet to Bangkok run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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