1. Train – Nong Khai to Bangkok
2. Bus – Nong Khai to Bangkok
3. Bus + Flight to Bangkok
4. Taxi / Car to Bangkok
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From Nong Khai to Bangkok you can travel by train, bus, plane or taxi.
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- The travel distance from Nong Khai to Bangkok in Thailand spans approximately 650 km by train or bus, or about 500 km by plane via Udon Thani. Opting for the Thai Railway train emerges as the most popular choice for traveling from Nong Khai to Bangkok. This journey typically takes about 9-11.5 hours, with train tickets costing approximately $6-40 per person. Travelers have the option of trains with seats or sleeper berths, catering to different preferences. Alternatively, tourists can opt for a tourist bus, which takes around 9-15 hours to reach Bangkok from Nong Khai, with ticket prices ranging from $15-25 per person. For those seeking the fastest route, a direct flight from Udon Thani proves to be the optimal choice. Udon Thani International Airport, situated approximately 60 km from Nong Khai, can be reached by bus or minivan, with a travel time of about 1 hour.
- The subsequent direct flight from Udon Thani to Bangkok takes only 1 hour. Traveling by bus/van + plane via Udon Thani Airport typically costs about $35-80 per person. Notably, Nong Khai does not have its own airport. For those prioritizing comfort and convenience, hiring a private car or taxi presents an option. The journey by taxi takes about 9 hours and is priced at approximately $230-350 for a car. Booking bus or train tickets, private taxi/car, or flights from Nong Khai and Udon Thani to Bangkok is a straightforward process when done online. From Bangkok, travelers can further explore destinations such as Ayutthaya, a popular tourist site near Bangkok, or venture to Pattaya.
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- Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, was founded in 1782 as the capital of Siam and draws visitors from all corners of the globe. Whether it captivates you with its vibrancy or surprises you with its hustle and bustle, Bangkok is an urban giant spanning an area of 40 x 40 km. Travelers have 4 travel options for reaching Bangkok from Nong Khai: train, bus, bus+flight via Udon Thani, or private taxi/car. Although Nong Khai does not have its own airport, direct flights from Udon Thani to Bangkok are available, with Udon Thani situated approximately 60 km south of Nong Khai. From Bangkok, travelers can also journey to Saigon in Vietnam via a direct flight or by land through Cambodia.
| Transfer Mode – Nong Khai to Bangkok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train | 9-11.5 hours | $6-40/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 9-15 hours | $15-25/pp |
| Bus + Direct Flight via Udon Thani | 5-7 hours | $35-80/pp |
| Private Car / Taxi with a driver | 9 hours | $230-350/vehicle |
How do I get from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
1. TRAIN from Nong Khai to Bangkok
The cheapest and most popular land transport option from Nong Khai to Bangkok, Thailand is a train transfer. A minor disadvantage of this option is the fact that the train schedule between these cities is limited and there are usually 3 train connections every day. However, this number may change during the year.
Trains depart from Nong Khai Railway Station and arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station or Don Mueang, see Thailand Railway Map. Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station is the largest and main railway station in the city center of Bangkok, Don Mueang can be a suitable option for those who want to use air transfers.
There is an airport near Don Mueang station, from where there are various domestic flights to famous places in Thailand. The train transfer from Nong Khai to Bangkok takes about 9-11.5 hours and tickets range from $6-40/pp. The cheapest option on the train are seats and sleeping beds in 2nd and 1st class are always the most expensive, for this longer route it is advisable to choose a sleeping bed that is relatively comfortable.
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Low-cost travelers can also choose the 3rd class train with seats, but this cheapest option is not very comfortable. You can easily search and buy train tickets to Bangkok from Nong Khai online in advance.
It is not necessary to print these tickets, if you have a smartphone, you just have to save them on your phone and at the station in Nong Khai, when you board the train, you can show yourself with their QR code.
Train transport between Nong Khai and Bangkok is a suitable option for all ordinary solo travelers who can choose according to their price preferences and the level of comfort on the train.
2. BUS from Nong Khai to Bangkok
Another cheaper land transport option from Nong Khai to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a bus transfer. On this route, you can use the services of companies such as Busarakham Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Transport Co, Chan Tour or Cherdchai Tour. These private bus companies will offer you modern and comfortable buses, the disadvantage is the more limited timetable of these buses to Bangkok.
Buses usually leave from NongKhai Bus Terminal or other places and in Bangkok they arrive at Nakhonchaiair Station, Mochit or other places. Mochit is a large bus station where other buses arrive from different parts of Thailand.
You can see this information about the departure points in Nong Khai and the location of the stations and arrival points in Bangkok when searching and booking tickets online. The bus transfer from Nong Khai to Bangkok takes about 9-15 hours, but this time can vary slightly and sometimes the buses can be late, which unfortunately happens in Thailand.
Buses on this route are marked differently, e.g. as Intercity, Gold Class and or Express, and these may also differ according to the comfort offered and the type of bus. Bus tickets to Bangkok from Nong Khai cost between $15-25/pp, these prices can change throughout the year and are not fixed.
You can easily search and buy your Nong Khai to Bangkok bus tickets online in advance. It is advisable to arrive at the bus station in Nong Khai at least 30-60 minutes before the departure of the bus.
3. BUS + FLIGHT from Nong Khai to Bangkok
The fastest and most convenient way to transfer from Nong Khai to Bangkok is by minivan / bus and flight via Udon Thani city. The city of Udon Thani is about 50 km from the city of Nong Khai and you can get here by minivan, bus, taxi or train. The total travel time by minivan and flight from Nong Khai to Bangkok via Udon Thani is approximately 5-7 hours.
In order for the flight connection from Udon Thani to connect you well, it is advisable to plan your trip well or combine it with a visit to the city. From Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airport, Udon Kaew Tour’s private minivans travel only 1 hour, tickets cost around $5/pp. Other minivans or buses or even a train also go to the center of Udon Thani, you can also book a private transfer by taxi with a driver.
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You can easily search and buy tickets for these minivans from Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airport or other buses and trains online in advance. For a direct flight from Udon Thani to Bangkok, you can use various airlines, such as Thai Smile, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai VietJetAir, Thai Airways and or Hanh Air Systems.
Air transfer from Udon Thani to Bangkok takes only about 1 hour 10 minutes and costs about $30-80/pp. These prices may change throughout the year and seasons and are not fixed. So the flights are relatively cheap and most of the flights offered on this route are Economy Class flights.
Flights are operated from Udon Thani Airport to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport. Flights from Udon Thani to Bangkok can again be easily searched and purchased online in advance. A plane transfer via Udon Thani is the best way to get to Bangkok if you want to avoid other visits or long land transport by train or bus.
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Nong Khai to Bangkok
The most expensive transport option from Nong Khai to Bangkok is a private transfer with a modern car and driver. On this route, you can use modern and air-conditioned cars from companies such as Glassflower, MCC Van and Kanokwan Travel. For the transfer from Nong Khai, these companies offer modern smaller classic cars, SUVs and even larger minivans and minibuses that are suitable for group travel.
The advantage of a private transfer is the choice of your departure point in Nong Khai and your arrival point in Bangkok, you can go straight to the airport or your hotel, for example. This way you can also save your time. Transportation by private car/taxi with driver from Nong Khai to Bangkok takes about 9 hours, but this time may vary depending on your travel route.
Therefore, it is advisable to take this time as a guideline. Private car transfer from Nong Khai to Bangkok costs between $230-350 (car), prices vary by car type. Smaller classic cars are usually the cheaper option, and larger minivans or SUVs tend to be more expensive, but can carry more people at once. However, you can always divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers.
You can easily search, view and book your private chauffeured car to Bangkok from Nong Khai online in advance. Transportation by private car/taxi to Bangkok will probably not be a suitable transfer option for low-cost travelers, but it will be used mostly by travelers with a larger budget for their travel.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Nong Khai to Bangkok:
1. How to book tickets or private car from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
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- Book tickets, flights or car/taxi from Nong Khai to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can choose and book another route, e.g. Nong Khai > Udon Thani, Udon Thani > Bangkok…
2. What is the travel time from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
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- Travel by train of Thai Railway from Nong Khai to Bangkok from takes about 9-11.5 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok takes about 9-10 hours.
- Bus + Direct flight from Nong Khai to Bangkok via Udon Thani takes about 5-7 hours.
- Travel time by private taxi/car from Nong Khai to Bangkok is about 9 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
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- Travel by train of Thai Railway from Nong Khai to Bangkok costs about $6-40/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok costs about $15-25/pp.
- Bus + Direct flight from Nong Khai to Bangkok via Udon Thani costs about $35-80/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Nong Khai to Bangkok costs about $230-350/vehicle.
4. How far is Bangkok from Nong Khai?
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- Travel distance from Nong Khai to Bangkok is about 640 km by train/bus and about 500 km by plane via Udon Thani.
5. What is the cheapest option of travel from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
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- If you want to save your money, you should travel by train of Thai Railway or tourist bus. Travel by train is the most cheapest option of transport to Bangkok from Nong Khai. Train tickets start already at $6-7/pp.
6. What is the best and fast way of transport from Nong Khai to Bangkok?
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- The most fastest option of getting to Bangkok from Nong Khai in Thailand is to travel by bus + plane via Udon Thani. There are direct flights from Udon Thani to Bangkok, this city is about 60 km south of Nong Khai.
7. Is it possible to book private taxi/car to Bangkok from Nong Khai?
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- Yes, you can also travel by private car or taxi from Nong Khai to Bangkok, you can book private car with 12go.asia. Private car/taxi is the most expensive way of transport to Bangkok.
8. What are the popular travel routes from Bangkok?
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- Bangkok is the capital and most frequented transport hub in Thailand. There are various bus/train stations, airports and you can travel from Bangkok almost everywhere in Thailand. One of the most frequented travel routes from Bangkok is to Chiang Mai. You can also travel to southern Thailand, e.g. to Krabi. Krabi is a popular tourist site and also a big transport hub in this part of Thailand. You can also travel to Cambodia and visit Angkor Wat Temple Complex.
9. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
10. What are the most beautiful beaches in Thailand?
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- Thailand’s coastline is adorned with an exquisite tapestry of beaches, each possessing its own allure, whether it’s the dramatic limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Railay Beach, the vibrant nightlife and golden sands of Patong Beach, Ao Nang area and Koh Phi Phi Archipelago in Krabi District, or the tranquil, coconut palm-fringed shores of Koh Samui, collectively creating a symphony of natural beauty that beckons travelers to immerse themselves in the unparalleled charm of this tropical paradise. Read this article: 20 Most Beuatiful Beaches in Thailand.
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🚍 Bus Schedule – Timetable – Nong Khai to Bangkok + Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Nong Khai to Bangkok | Departure in Nong Khai | Arrival in Bangkok |
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Nakhonchai Air | 11:00 | 20:05 |
Nakhonchai Air | 19:30 | 04:05 |
Nakhonchai Air | 20:00 | 04:15 |
Budsarakam Tour | 18:30 | 04:45 |
Chan Tour | 19:00 | 07:00 |
Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | 05:30 |
Transport Co | 20:20 | 11:39 |
🚆 Train Schedule – Timetable – Nong Khai to Bangkok + Tickets:
Train Schedule - Nong Khai to Bangkok | Departure in Nong Khai | Arrival in Bangkok | Book train ticket |
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Train - Thai Railway | 07:45 | 16:35 | From $6-17/pp |
Train - Thai Railway | 20:15 | 07:30 | From $5-20/pp |
Train - Thai Railway | 19:40 | 05:50 | From $27.00/pp |