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Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr169
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr205
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 19
20
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok will cost around kr205 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr169.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 20 buses from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok, including 20 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 463 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 8 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 Suwannakhuha to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr198 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr198, while a flight costs an average of kr1324.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr198 Average price Cheapest | kr1324 Average price | kr683 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok:
A bus is kr1126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok costing on average kr1324.
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around kr198 compared to roughly kr683 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr485. The journey takes 8h 46m versus 8h 35m 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 JK, Sawasdee Esan, Cherdchai Tour, Budsarakham, Chan Tour, Nakhonchaiair.
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 Chan Tour | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr228 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price kr156 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr189 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr228 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:26AM | Duration 8h56 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr178 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr188 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr189 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr240 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr169 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr189 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:08AM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr189 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr197 |
The table below shows live departures for Suwannakhuha to Bangkok buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 8:50 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h55 | 6:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h05 | 8:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 9:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 3:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal | 8h56 | 4:26 AM Rangsit, Future Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h40 | 5:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal | 7h50 | 3:50 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h03 | 4:18 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 4:45 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal | 8h20 | 4:50 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 4:35 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 8h45 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal | 8h18 | 5:08 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h10 | 5:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h10 | 5:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr171 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (463 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 287 miles (463 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price kr171 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Thailand's leading museum presents royal regalia, Buddhist art, and archaeology, making it essential for understanding Thai history.
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Thailand's premier contemporary art museum showcases major national and international exhibitions in a large modern building.
Bangkok's historic royal island area concentrates major temples, museums, and old streets, making it ideal for first-time exploration.
Bangkok's Chinatown offers dense historic lanes, temples, markets, and vivid neon scenes that reveal the city's deep Chinese heritage.
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Pad Thai is a classic stir-fried rice noodle dish with tamarind, tofu, peanuts, and often shrimp. It became a national dish and is a staple of Bangkok street food.
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Som Tam is a spicy green papaya salad from Thai street food culture, often found across Bangkok. It is prized for its fresh crunch and sweet-sour-heat balance.
Well-known casual restaurant for northeastern Thai food, especially som tam, grilled chicken, and sticky rice. Lively atmosphere and dependable local flavors.
Upscale restaurant by chef Jay Fai, famous for crab omelette and wok-fried classics. Busy, open-kitchen setting with a legendary street-food reputation.
Refined Thai restaurant in a traditional house, known for elegant royal-inspired recipes and polished service. Calm setting suited to a special meal.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Street food, local transit, and many hotels cost less than in major Asian capitals, though luxury malls, rooftop bars, and upscale stays raise daily spend.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; otherwise round up or leave ฿20-100. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Suwannakhuha to Bangkok by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangkok, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Suwannakhuha to Bangkok buses use the Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Bua Lam Phu Bus Terminal to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Suwannakhuha and Bangkok bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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