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Jim Thompson House Museum
A celebrated museum in a traditional Thai teak house complex, showcasing Asian art and the story of Jim Thompson. One of Bangkok’s most iconic cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sangkhom to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sangkhom to Bangkok will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sangkhom for Bangkok on Tue, Jun 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 506 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 10 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Sangkhom to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sangkhom to Bangkok:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sangkhom to Bangkok costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
You'll arrive about -1h -10m sooner (9h 58m by bus vs 9h 48m by car) and save roughly $-4.82 (€-3.97) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Cherdchai Tour.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Sangkhom to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 AM Sangkhom | 10h00 | 12:00 PM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sangkhom to Bangkok run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 314 miles (506 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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