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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
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prathai to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prathai to Bangkok will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Prathai for Bangkok on Wed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 59 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 7 h 59 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Prathai to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prathai to Bangkok:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prathai to Bangkok costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 41m 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 Prayat Tour, Air Prayat 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 Air Prayat Tour | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Air Prayat Tour | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Air Prayat Tour | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:27PM | Duration 7h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Prathai to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 PM Prathai | 7h59 | 11:59 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prathai to Bangkok run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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