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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
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
23 h 37 m
Average duration
23 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
874 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sungai Kolok for Bangkok on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 874 km distance in an average of 23 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 37 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 23 h 37 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 Sungai Kolok to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $145 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 7m Average total duration 23h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 48m Average total duration 20h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $111 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 18m.
Bus takes on average 23h 37m.
You'll arrive about -8h -1m sooner (23h 37m by bus vs 16h 36m by car) and save roughly $-32.81 (€-26.46) compared to fuel and tolls ($40 (€32) vs $7 (€5)). 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 Piyatour, Transport Co..
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 Piyatour | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 04:47AM | Duration 23h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator The Transport Company | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 26h24 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator The Transport Company | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 26h24 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $223 |
The table below shows live departures for Sungai Kolok to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:10 AM Sungai Kolok | 23h37 | 4:47 AM Bangkok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok run on average 1 times per day, taking around 23h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 16:30, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 543 miles (874 km) distance in 23h 37m.
Distance 543 miles (874 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 37m |
First bus 4:30 PM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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