Rayong → Nakhon Phanom by bus
The bus from Rayong to Nakhon Phanom takes about 18 hours and costs ฿995–฿1,085. There are 2 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 12:00, last bus 18:30, leaving from Rayong Bus Terminal 2.
- Fares today: ฿995–฿1,085 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Chan Tour. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:24 (ICT).
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 07:30next day | 19h 30m | Chan TourRayong Bus Terminal 2 · Charging point · Blanket · snack included | Premium Economy Class | ฿1,085Choose seat |
| 18:30 | 12:30next day | 18h | Chan TourRayong Bus Terminal 2 · Charging point · Blanket · snack included | P1 | ฿995Choose seat |
647 km apart in a straight line, averaging 35 km/h over 18h 45m
Operators on this route
- Chan Tour
2 departures/day · Class: P1, Premium Economy Class · from ฿995
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Tour | P1 | ฿995 |
| Chan Tour | Premium Economy Class | ฿1,085 |
Terminals
- Rayong Rayong Bus Terminal 2
- Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Phanom Bus Terminal
Frequently asked
- About 18 hours. Across the 2 scheduled departures it ranges from 18 hours to 19h 30m depending on the service.
- ฿995 to ฿1,085 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 12:00, last departure 18:30.
- Rayong Bus Terminal 2. It arrives at Nakhon Phanom Bus Terminal.
- 1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Chan Tour.
- Premium Economy Class, P1 — as sold for 2026-10-02. The class sets seat width and on-board extras, and the timetable shows it beside each departure.
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 12:00 to 18:30.
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Wondering how booking, boarding and bus classes work here? The Thailand bus guide explains it.
Related routes
- Return trip: Nakhon Phanom to Rayong bus
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Crossing the border from here
This service ends in Nakhon Phanom, the town. The crossing itself is the Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, reached on foot or by local transport from the terminal, and it leads to Thakhek, Laos.
Published hours are 06:00–22:00 ICT, set by the crossing rather than by the bus, and a land border can close at short notice. Book the return separately once you know how long the queue took.
Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:24 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.