magicroundabout Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hi all, We are due to arrive in Bangkok at 7.15pm sunday nite and trying to get to isaan (kk, udon etc) as quickly as possible. It looks likely there are no flights at that time - Anyone know any other options? We need to get back urgently for a family bereavement so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 From what I've heard, private taxi up to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is 2,500 - 3,000 Baht. Here's an expat page up there, there's contacts on there for private taxis. If you mean to get further North, I'm sure someone will answer/provide links and additional details to get you on your way. Good luck. https://www.facebook.com/groups/koratexpats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mai Mee Tang Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 From Mo Chit Bus station to Korat I always take the bus, 3.5h for less than 200 bahts. Nakhonchai 21 has service 24x7, in the evening/night 1bus per hour.I guess there is a similar bus service to Udon, cannot comment on that.-.Mai Mee Tang.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 If a plane is out next quickest would be a taxi, then the Bus as suggested above, and there is also the Train. That takes around 9hrs to Udon so not exactly quick but it will have you there in the morning by 6am. Also depends if cost is a consideration, if not, go by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesc55 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I think the first flight out of BKK to UTH is around 7-8 Am. Why not hit one of the hotels near BKK with a free shuttle, ($30 or so) get a decent nights sleep, and catch the first flight in the morning? One hour flight to UTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Can I make a presumption that you don't need to be at your destination before about 9 a.m. on the Monday ? There are night buses leaving Suwanaphum Airport at around 11 p.m, if memory serves me. That would put you in Khon Kaen at about 5 a.m., and Udon at about 7 a.m. I have never used them myself. Perhaps someone who has can confirm the departure time(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I have now done a bit of searching. The bus(es) appear to leave Suwannaphum at about 9 p.m., too early for you. Try this: - dep. Morchit approx. 9 p.m, in a taxi to Morchit 2 bus terminal, arriving there about 10:30. - allowing 45 min. searching/waiting time, , board a bus at about 11:15. There should be buses at this time. - It is a slightly shorter trip than from Suwannaphum, so arrival time should be as indicated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 If arriving at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airport your only choice from there would be Thai Smile to Khon Kaen or Udon Thani and there is no flights late enough. There are early flights at 7 to 8 am tomorrow. From Don Mueang (DMK) there would be more choices for flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We've used the Boxtel in Suvarnahumi to spend the night and get the first flight out in the morning. It's cheap and 10 mins walk to arrivals/departures. It's just part the entrance to the airport rail link In terms of timing there probably isn't a lot in it getting a taxi/bus or waiting until the first flight out, but it's a lot less stressful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We've used the Boxtel in Suvarnahumi to spend the night and get the first flight out in the morning. It's cheap and 10 mins walk to arrivals/departures.It's just part the entrance to the airport rail linkIn terms of timing there probably isn't a lot in it getting a taxi/bus or waiting until the first flight out, but it's a lot less stressfulAnd safer!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 55 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: If arriving at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airport your only choice from there would be Thai Smile to Khon Kaen or Udon Thani and there is no flights late enough. There are early flights at 7 to 8 am tomorrow. From Don Mueang (DMK) there would be more choices for flights. The downsides of DMK, are; a. You gotta get there. b. If you’re arriving from an international flight you probably have baggage. All the LCC from DMK will charge you extra for checked baggage, Thai Smile tickets out of BKK, include 20Kg. So always do the math before you book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Arriving today 19:15? The OP is on it's way (via Dubai likely). If it's about squeezing hours a van taxi is the option. Approx. 10 Baht per km and not certain whether every driver will do a night ride. Suvarnabhumi to Khon Kaen city about 450 km Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani city about 570 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicroundabout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks all for the replies we are flying in from dubai. Our daughter died this morning hence the urgency. We are trying to get to nong kung si. I think the bus might be the best option. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 My sincere condolences to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Sorry for your lossRIPSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Try Nakornchai Air bus service they have a website, they leave all hours and are very safe leave from Mochit or their own station just outside MochitSent from my SM-P901 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Condolences for your loss. Attached are a couple of flight options BKK and DMK. DMK has flight at 06:00 in morning arrives Udon Thani 07:05. DMK to Khon Kaen 05:50 arrives 06:50 - Depending where you need to be Udon Thani to Khon Kaen is a good 1-1-1/2 hr drive. - Sometimes the immigration lines at BKK can be 1-2 hrs. - You get a rental car / car service and it’ll be at a steady quick stop on the way 9 hours. Depending on time to get through immigration you arrive destination 05:30 / 06:30. May be best to fly and get a little rest as you’ll probably have long day when you arrive your destination. I checked using www.ctrip.com only because it shows airline/time options. Both airports have hotels relatively close. Best of luck and safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicroundabout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi all, many thanks for your help and advice and kind messages. We have managed to get a friend of a friend to drive us up in his taxi so are enroute at the moment. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Have you considered hiring a car, pick up at the airport and return next day or so to the Udon office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Sorry Dude, that's tragic. No parent wants to outlive their children. As a dad myself I really can't imagine what you and your wife are going through. I'm sure the journey details are at this point the least of your worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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