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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
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
12 h 42 m
Average duration
12 h 42 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lum Phuk to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lum Phuk to Bangkok will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lum Phuk for Bangkok on Tue, Jun 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 462 km distance in an average of 12 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 42 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 12 h 42 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Lum Phuk 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 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lum Phuk to Bangkok:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lum Phuk to Bangkok costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 39m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ubon Air 25 | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Air Prayat Tour | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:12AM | Duration 12h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Lum Phuk to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Lum Phuk | 12h42 | 1:12 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lum Phuk to Bangkok run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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A famous museum house showcasing traditional Thai architecture, Southeast Asian art, and the life of Jim Thompson. One of Bangkok’s classic cultural attractions.
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Bangkok’s historic core around major temples and civic landmarks, ideal for exploring heritage streets, river views, and traditional architecture.
Globally known backpacker street with nonstop energy, nightlife, and people-watching. Even non-backpackers often visit for the atmosphere.
Thailand’s iconic stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, tofu, egg, peanuts, and often shrimp. A classic Bangkok street-food staple.
Hot and sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, lime, and chili. Famous for its bold balance of Thai flavors.
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Affordable for most travelers. Street food and transit are cheap, while hotels and rooftop dining can raise daily costs.
Tipping is not mandatory. Round up taxis, leave THB 20-50 at casual restaurants, or 5-10% at upscale places if no service charge is added.
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Bangkok Bus Terminal (Eastern), Bangkok -> Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok
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