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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
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nakhon Sawan 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 Sawan to Bangkok will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 buses that leave Nakhon Sawan for Bangkok on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 220 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 4 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 Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 4h 42m versus 3h 17m 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 Kamphaeng Phet Tour, 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 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Kamphaeng Phet Tour | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Nakhon Sawan | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Bangkok Bus Terminal (Eastern) -> Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)
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