- 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
$21
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 36 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Loei to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loei to Bangkok will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 20 buses that leave Loei for Bangkok on Fri, Jun 26, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 436 km distance in an average of 8 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 9 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 Loei 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Loei to Bangkok:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Loei to Bangkok costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€43). The journey takes 10h 2m versus 7h 56m 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 Sun Bus, Phukradung, Air Muang Loei, Phu Kradueng Tour, Sunbus, Sun Bus.
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 Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phu Kradueng Tour | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:48PM | Duration 10h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Phukradung | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phu Kradueng Tour | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Air Muang Loei | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sunbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 10h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sun Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Loei to Bangkok buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 10h20 | 3:50 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h15 | 3:15 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 7:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 12h09 | 7:09 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PHU KRADUENG TOUR | 7:10 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 12h09 | 7:19 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:50 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 8h00 | 5:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 9:00 PM Loei Bus Terminal | 10h48 | 7:48 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 3:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 5:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PHU KRADUENG TOUR | 8:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 12h09 | 8:09 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUNBUS | 9:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 10h48 | 7:48 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 8h00 | 5:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Loei Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Loei to Bangkok run on average 21 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 270 miles (436 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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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.
A well-known museum complex of traditional Thai houses filled with Southeast Asian art. It offers insight into silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson and Thai architecture.
An interactive museum focused on Thai identity, history, and society. Popular with younger visitors for its modern exhibits and accessible presentation.
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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