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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
$18
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Udon Thani to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Udon Thani to Bangkok will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 13 buses that leave Udon Thani for Bangkok on Wed, Jun 10, 13 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 475 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 8 h 3 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Udon Thani 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $42 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Udon Thani to Bangkok:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Udon Thani to Bangkok costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Udon Thani to Bangkok costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Bangkok take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 10h 33m versus 7h 55m 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 Cherdchai Tour, Nakhonchaiair, Chan Tour, Budsarakham, Chan 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 Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Budsarakham | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Udon Thani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h55 | 5:25 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 5:55 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 9:40 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 | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h40 | 5:40 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 | |
933-7 | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Udon Thani to Bangkok run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 295 miles (475 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 295 miles (475 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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A famous museum house showcasing traditional Thai architecture, Southeast Asian art, and the life of Jim Thompson. One of Bangkok’s classic cultural attractions.
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