Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Northern Bus Terminal) Bangkok: travel guide
Mo Chit 2 (Chatuchak) is Bangkok's northern and northeastern bus terminal. How to get there, destinations, tickets, and why it is not moving.
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Mo Chit 2, officially Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), is Bangkok's gateway to the north and northeast. Air-conditioned buses leave from here for central, northern and northeastern Thailand, with some services to the east and south and a few international routes.[1] You will also hear it called New Mo Chit, Northern Bus Terminal or Northern and Northeastern Bus Terminal. For Pattaya and Rayong use Ekkamai, and for most southern services use Sai Tai Mai.
The terminal is staying where it is, and a major upgrade is planned (see below).[2]
Location and how to get there
The terminal is at 999 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900.[3] Local BMTA buses, the BTS Skytrain and the MRT all connect to it,[1] but it is not directly at a station, which surprises many first-time visitors.
- BTS and MRT: The nearest stations are BTS Mo Chit and MRT Chatuchak Park. For the last stretch take a taxi, ride-hailing car, motorbike taxi or city bus.
- Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: The main railway station is about 1.5 km away. There is no direct link yet, but a study for a seamless connection is funded (see below).[2]
Operators and destinations
Transport Co., the state bus enterprise, is the main operator,[4] and private companies such as Nakhonchai Air have counters inside too.[3] Transport Co's Mo Chit 2 timetable includes the departures below. The full schedule is much longer.
| Destination | Sample departures | Fare (baht) |
|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 07:25, 19:50 | 594[1] |
| Chiang Rai | 19:30 | 722[1] |
| Sukhothai | 18:10, 10:30, 19:30 | 400 to 427[1] |
| Uttaradit | 08:30, 21:00 | 461[1] |
| Nan | 20:00 | 567[1] |
| Khon Kaen | 08:00, 10:00, 11:00, 21:00 | 348 to 430[1] |
| Udon Thani | 20:30, 21:00 | 535[1] |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 09:30, 19:30 | 578[1] |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 08:00 to 10:00, every 20 minutes | 209[1] |
| Trat | 07:30, 08:30 | 334[1] |
| Hat Yai | 06:25, 17:20 | 785[1] |
| Phuket | 06:45, 16:45, 18:00 | 715[1] |
| Krabi | 17:45 | 675[1] |
Transport Co also runs buses to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat from Mo Chit 2.[1] Nakhonchai Air runs its own services from counters here: Isan lines on the third floor at gates 25 and 26, northern lines on the first floor at gates 21 and 22.[3]
For door-to-door details on the most popular journeys from here, see our route guides: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Bangkok to Sukhothai, Bangkok to Uttaradit, Bangkok to Phrae, Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok to Nong Khai, Bangkok to Trat, Bangkok to Hat Yai, Bangkok to Phuket, Bangkok to Krabi, Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bangkok to Koh Phangan, Bangkok to Trang and Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Tickets and facilities
- Layout: Ticket counters for the central, northern and eastern regions are on the first floor, and counters for the northeast and other long-distance routes are on the third floor. The waiting areas are air-conditioned.[1]
- Online: Transport Co sells tickets at tcl99web.transport.co.th, in its BKS E-Ticket app and at its pink counters nationwide.[5] Nakhonchai Air sells its own tickets on nakhonchaiair.com.
- Food and shops: Food courts on the first and third floors, convenience stores and a massage and spa shop on the first floor.[1]
- Left luggage: The baggage deposit is on the fourth floor near the food court entrance, open 05:00 to 22:00.[1]
The 2026 upgrade
For years Mo Chit 2 was expected to move, but on 8 May 2026 the Ministry of Transport ruled that out. The cabinet approved the fiscal 2027 budget framework on 28 April 2026, which includes a rebuild and upgrade of about 3.5 billion baht for 2027 to 2029. Transport Co requested 351 million baht for fiscal 2027 to improve the terminal building and related facilities, above all the air-conditioning system, much of which no longer works properly. More than 20 million baht is set aside for design and a feasibility study of a seamless link between Mo Chit 2 and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The ministry will wait for the study before deciding on the final approach, with implementation targeted for fiscal 2028.[2]
In practice, the terminal stays where it is, but expect building work from 2027.[2]
Tips
- Arrive early. Many northern and Isan services are overnight departures in the evening, and the terminal is large and busy.
- Check which counter you need. Nakhonchai Air and Transport Co sell tickets at separate counters.
- Peak holiday periods such as Songkran and New Year are very busy, so book ahead.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] BusTicket.in.th (Transport Co., Ltd. ticketing): Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak aka Mochi 2): timetable, services and information. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Bangkok Post: B3.5-billion makeover planned for Mo Chit 2. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [3] Nakhonchai Air: Our branches (Mo Chit counters, gates 21 to 22 and 25 to 26). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [4] The Transport Co., Ltd (Bor Kor Sor): Scope of business of The Transport Co., Ltd (Thai). Retrieved October 19, 2026.
- [5] The Transport Co., Ltd (Bor Kor Sor): BKS online ticket booking. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is at 999 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road in Chatuchak District, Bangkok. Its official name is Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak).
BTS Mo Chit and MRT Chatuchak Park are the nearest stations. Take a taxi, ride-hailing car or motorbike taxi, or a city bus for the last stretch.
No. In May 2026 the Ministry of Transport ruled out relocating it and approved a major upgrade of about 3.5 billion baht for 2027 to 2029. It will also study a link to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, about 1.5 km away.
Buses to the north, northeast and central Thailand, such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Nakhon Ratchasima, plus some eastern and southern routes such as Trat, Hat Yai, Phuket and Krabi. For Pattaya and Rayong use Ekkamai.
Yes. Mo Chit 2, New Mo Chit, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and the Northern and Northeastern Bus Terminal are the same station.
Yes. The baggage deposit is on the fourth floor near the food court entrance, open 05:00 to 22:00.