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Bangkok National Museum
Thailand’s main national museum, with major collections of Thai art, sculpture, royal regalia, and archaeological finds. A strong choice for understanding the country’s history and culture.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
16 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 1 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
794 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Satun to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Satun to Bangkok will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 3 buses that leave Satun for Bangkok on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 794 km distance in an average of 18 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 19 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 Satun to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 493 miles (794 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price |
17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Satun to Bangkok:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Satun to Bangkok costing on average $74 (€61).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Subphaisal | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Subphaisal | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Subphaisal Tour | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 18h33 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Satun to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Satun | 19h00 | 2:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Satun | 16h30 | 12:00 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Satun | 18h33 | 3:33 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Satun to Bangkok run on average 13 times per day, taking around 16h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:00, the last at 18:50. The fastest bus covers the 493 miles (794 km) distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 493 miles (794 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 2:00 PM |
Last bus 6:50 PM |
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Thailand’s main national museum, with major collections of Thai art, sculpture, royal regalia, and archaeological finds. A strong choice for understanding the country’s history and culture.
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An interactive museum focused on Thai identity, history, and society. Popular with younger visitors for its modern exhibits and accessible presentation.
One of Bangkok’s most vibrant historic districts, known for temples, gold shops, markets, neon-lit streets, and lively urban energy. Very popular for walking and photography.
The historic core of Bangkok, home to major royal and temple landmarks. Ideal for travelers wanting the city’s most important heritage area in one zone.
A famous backpacker street known for nightlife, street scenes, and constant activity. It is an iconic area even for travelers who only want a short walk-through.
Thailand’s iconic stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, palm sugar, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and usually shrimp. A classic Bangkok street-food staple.
Hot and sour soup with prawns, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. Famous for its bright, aromatic balance of spicy and sour flavors.
Green papaya salad pounded with lime, chili, long beans, tomatoes, and peanuts. Bangkok versions are vibrant, spicy, and widely loved as a refreshing side or main dish.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant specializing in refined Southern Thai cuisine. Elegant atmosphere and highly regarded tasting menus showcasing regional traditions.
World-famous street-food institution known for crab omelette and fiery wok cooking. Simple shophouse setting with exceptional ingredients and a cult following.
Historic local restaurant best known for its long-simmered beef noodle soup. Traditional, no-frills atmosphere and a strong old-Bangkok reputation.
Affordable for most travelers: street food and transit are cheap, while hotels and rooftop dining range from moderate to expensive.
Not mandatory. Round up taxis, leave THB 20-100 in casual restaurants if service is good, or about 10% in upscale places if no service charge is added.
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