The cheapest and fastest coaches from Mai to Bangkok
Cheapest price
22S$
Average price
28S$
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Mai to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mai to Bangkok will cost around 28S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 22S$.
Of the 27 buses that leave Mai for Bangkok every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 559 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 .
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.
8:15 PM8h30Udon Thani Bus Terminal4:45 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)22 S$1One-way0 changes
23-97:30 PM9h30Nong Khai Bus Terminal5:00 AMRangsit, Future Park24 S$1One-way0 changes
23-97:30 PM10h00Nong Khai Bus Terminal5:30 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)24 S$1One-way0 changes
8:15 PM8h03Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani4:18 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
7:00 PM8h00Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani3:00 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
7:00 PM8h00Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani3:00 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
10:30 PM8h00Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani6:30 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
9:30 PM8h00Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani5:30 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
8:35 PM8h00Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani4:35 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
8:15 PM8h03Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani4:18 AMBangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)25 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Mai to Bangkok
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mai to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 21S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 21S$, and a flight costs an average of 36S$.
Distance: 559 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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23S$ Average Price Cheapest | 71S$ Average Price |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mai to Bangkok bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mai to Bangkok coaches for tomorrow, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 5:55 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h55 | 6:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h05 | 8:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h40 | 9:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
20-58 | 4:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 3:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
20-58 | 4:30 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 3:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
79-2 | 5:00 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
943-11 ม4ข | 5:00 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h40 | 4:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
79-2 | 5:00 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
943-8 ม4ข | 5:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
943-5 | 5:30 PM Ban Chak Thip Samakkhi, Sawasdee esarn Tour Office (บานจกรทพยสามคค สำนกงานสวสดอสานทวร) | 11h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
943-5 | 5:30 PM Bueng Kan, Bus Terminal | 11h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 3:00 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 10h40 | 5:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
943-5 | 7:30 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
23-9 | 7:30 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 9h30 | 5:00 AM Rangsit, Future Park | 0 changesdirect | |
23-9 | 7:30 PM Nong Khai Bus Terminal | 10h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h40 | 5:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h03 | 4:18 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 4:45 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Udon Thani Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 4:35 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h10 | 5:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mai to Bangkok
Buses from Mai to Bangkok run on average 18 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 21S$ if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price 21S$ |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
FAQs: Mai to Bangkok coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mai to Bangkok by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangkok, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mai and Bangkok
Most Mai to Bangkok buses use the Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Udon Thani to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak). Use this guide to compare Mai and Bangkok bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses from Mai arrive at?
Getting to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
Getting to Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and several local food vendors available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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