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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
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 32 buses that leave Nakhon Ratchasima for Bangkok on Sun, May 24, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 219 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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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21-13Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 30m 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 Cherdchai Tour, Prayat Tour, Air Chaiyaphum.
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 Chan Tour | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Air Prayat Tour | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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21-10 | 4:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-10 | 4:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 8:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-11 | 5:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-11 | 5:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 9:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-12 | 6:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-12 | 6:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 10:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-13 | 7:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-13 | 7:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 11:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-25 | 8:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
21-25 | 8:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 1:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 2:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 3:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 4:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 5:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 6:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 8:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 9:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 10:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 11:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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A well-known museum complex of traditional Thai houses filled with Southeast Asian art. It is one of Bangkok’s most famous cultural attractions.
Thailand’s main national museum, with major collections of Thai art, sculpture, royal regalia, and archaeology. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s history and culture.
A modern interactive museum focused on Thai identity, history, and everyday culture. Popular for engaging exhibitions and accessible storytelling.
Bangkok’s Chinatown main street, famous for neon signs, heritage shophouses, temples, and intense street atmosphere. It is one of the city’s most photographed areas.
The historic core of Bangkok, home to major temples, royal landmarks, and traditional streetscapes. Ideal for concentrated sightseeing on foot.
A globally known backpacker street with constant activity, nightlife, and easy access to Old Town sights. It remains one of Bangkok’s best-known urban scenes.
Thailand’s famous stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, palm sugar, egg, tofu, and often shrimp. A classic Bangkok street-food staple balancing sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
Hot and sour soup with river prawns, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili, and lime. It is one of Bangkok’s most iconic and aromatic dishes.
Spicy green papaya salad pounded with lime, chili, long beans, peanuts, and usually fish sauce. A beloved dish in Bangkok, often eaten with grilled meats or sticky rice.
Established Thai restaurant offering refined central Thai cuisine in an elegant traditional setting. Popular for curries, stir-fries, and a comfortable upscale atmosphere.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving sophisticated Thai cuisine inspired by historic recipes. Elegant atmosphere, polished service, and a strong reputation for destination dining.
World-famous shophouse restaurant known for crab omelette, drunken noodles, and expertly cooked wok dishes. Expect queues, premium prices, and a memorable old-Bangkok atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists. Street food and local transport are cheap, while hotels and upscale dining vary widely by area.
Tipping is not mandatory. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge, and tip hotel staff or drivers modestly for good service.
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