How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Udon Thani?
฿8,000 by sedan, ฿9,000 by SUV and ฿10,500 by van, per car, one way; Udon Thani back to Bangkok is ฿8,000 by sedan. From Suvarnabhumi Airport it is ฿8,000 by sedan, from Don Mueang Airport ฿7,800 and from Pattaya ฿9,000; the way back is in the fare table. You pay the driver in cash at the end.
How long is the drive, and can we stop on the way?
From Bangkok 568–579 km, about 7.5–8 hours; from Suvarnabhumi 574–581 km, about 7.5–8 hours; from Don Mueang 548–555 km, about 7.5–8 hours; from Pattaya 642–689 km, about 9–9.5 hours. That is driving time: the driver also stops for fuel and a short rest. Short stops for food, fuel or the toilet are fine; a sightseeing stop or a detour is quoted by message before you book.
Which road does the car take?
From Bangkok and its airports, Highway 1 and then Highway 2 — the Mittraphap Road — north through Saraburi, Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) and Khon Kaen to Udon Thani. From Pattaya the two directions take different roads.
Are tolls included?
Yes. The fare is fixed per car, one way, with the expressway tolls included. Only what you add costs more: an extra stop or a detour, waiting beyond 60 minutes at the airport, a child seat or a name sign.
Where does the car pick me up?
In Udon Thani, at your hotel, your home or any address in the city: pickups there are in the city only. In Bangkok and Pattaya, at your hotel or address. At Suvarnabhumi, on Level 4 (Departures) near Gate 4; at Don Mueang, on Level 1 (Arrivals), at Gate 5 for international flights and Gate 11 for domestic flights. At the airports the first 60 minutes of waiting are free.
Which car do we need? Do you have child seats?
A sedan takes up to 3 passengers and 2 suitcases, an SUV up to 5 and 4, and a van up to 7 and 5. The price is per car, so a group pays one fare. A child seat is ฿300: tell us the child's age when you book.
Can I book an early-morning or late-night pickup?
Yes: you can book a pickup at any time of day or night — choose the time when you book. For a trip this long, booking 2–3 days ahead is comfortable. Same-day rides are possible when a driver is free — message us on WhatsApp.
How do I pay? Can I pay by card?
In Thai baht cash to the driver at the end of the trip. Nothing is charged when you book and there is no deposit. Card payment: if you need it, ask our customer service team and we'll send you a payment link (an extra fee for creating and handling the payment link may apply). We never see your card details.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes. Cancellations and changes are free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that the fee is 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the price, and 100% for a no-show — also when you pay the driver in cash. We charge the fee by payment link. A new hotel or address in the same area, a flight number or the number of passengers can be changed free of charge. Message us on WhatsApp to cancel or change.
Do the drivers speak English?
Not every driver does. Ask for an English-speaking driver when you book and we arrange one if available.