Economy
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Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
8 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
10 h 6 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bangkok to Mae Sot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Mae Sot will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from Bangkok to Mae Sot, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 389 km distance in an average of 10 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 44 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 28 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.
SASANAN TOUR
TARA TOUR & TRAVEL
TARA TOUR & TRAVEL
SASANAN TOUROmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Mae Sot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 389 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Mae Sot:
A coach is £65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Mae Sot costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Mae Sot take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £36. The journey takes 9h 9m versus 6h 24m 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 Sasanan Tour, Tara Tour & Travel, Cherdchai Tour, Cherdchai Tour North, Tara Tour and Travel, Sasanan Transportation.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Mae Sot coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TARA TOUR & TRAVEL | 16:00 Bangkok, Samsen Rd (Tara Tour Office) | 8h44 | 0:44 Mae Sot Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
SASANAN TOUR | 20:30 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 11h28 | 7:58 Mae Sot Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Bangkok to Mae Sot run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 389 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 389 km |
Average bus duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 9:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bangkok to Mae Sot buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Mae Sot Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร). Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Mae Sot bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food vendors available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak).
Available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Minibus Station (Chatuchak): Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road.
Available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Basic ramps available.
Mae Sot Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small local food stalls and vendors around the station
ATMs are several ATMs from Thai banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Mae Sot Bus Station.
Available at Mae Sot Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mae Sot Bus Station: Basic ramps available.
Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร) is 2 km from Mae Sot city centre. Public transport options include:
Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small food stalls and local vendors inside and around the station
ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร).
Available at Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mae Sot, Bus Station (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร): Basic ramps available.
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