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Jim Thompson House Museum
A well-known museum complex of traditional Thai houses filled with Southeast Asian art. It is one of Bangkok’s most famous cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
16 h
Average duration
18 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
731 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Khuan Ru to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Khuan Ru to Bangkok will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Khuan Ru for Bangkok on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 731 km distance in an average of 18 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 21 h 36 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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992-8
SRISUTHEP TOUR
SRISUTHEP TOUR
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SRISUTHEP TOUR
SRISUTHEP TOUROmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Khuan Ru to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 32m Average total duration 17h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Khuan Ru to Bangkok:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Khuan Ru to Bangkok costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 2m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $121 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90 (€73). The journey takes 17h 2m versus 12h 37m 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 Srisuthep 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 Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Siam Tour | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 21h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Khuan Ru to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
992-5 | 3:00 PM Songkla, Bus Terminal | 16h00 | 7:00 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
992-8 | 4:00 PM Songkla, Bus Terminal | 16h00 | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRISUTHEP TOUR | 4:10 PM Rattaphum | 20h55 | 1:05 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRISUTHEP TOUR | 4:10 PM Rattaphum | 21h36 | 1:46 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Khuan Ru to Bangkok run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 18:40.
Distance 454 miles (731 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 6:40 PM |
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