Phanom Phrai → Nakhon Ratchasima by bus
The bus from Phanom Phrai to Nakhon Ratchasima takes about 4h 25m and costs ฿450–฿490. There are 2 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 08:55, last bus 20:20, leaving from Phanom Phrai Bus Terminal.
- Fares today: ฿450–฿490 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Mc Express. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:21 (ICT).
FromPhanom Phrai Bus Terminal
ToNakhon Ratchasima
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:55 | 13:20 | 4h 25m | Mc ExpressPhanom Phrai Bus Terminal · snack included | VIP 31 | ฿490Choose seat |
| 20:20 | 00:45next day | 4h 25m | Mc ExpressPhanom Phrai Bus Terminal · snack included | Economy Class | ฿450Choose seat |
229 km apart in a straight line, averaging 52 km/h over 4h 25m
2departures
1operators
฿450From
Operators on this route
- Mc Express
2 departures/day · Class: Economy Class, VIP 31 · from ฿450
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Express | Economy Class | ฿450 |
| Mc Express | VIP 31 | ฿490 |
Terminals
- Phanom Phrai Bus Terminal Phanom Phrai Bus Terminal
- Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2
What the classes mean
- Economy Class
- The entry fare on the route: air-conditioned, reclining, 2+2. Fewer extras than Class 1 and the most common class on shorter provincial runs.
Frequently asked
- About 4h 25m, and every scheduled service takes the same time.
- ฿450 to ฿490 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 08:55, last departure 20:20.
- Phanom Phrai Bus Terminal. It arrives at Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2.
- 1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Mc Express.
- Yes — 1 of the 2 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
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- Return trip: Nakhon Ratchasima to Phanom Phrai bus
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:21 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.