Nakhonchai Air (NCA) Bus Station Bangkok: location and travel guide

Nakhonchai Air (NCA) is a private bus company with its own station in Bangkok, separate from the state-run Mo Chit 2 terminal. NCA's Bangkok station is at 333 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road in Chatuchak, which NCA describes as about 2 km from Mo Chit. NCA buses to northern and northeastern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phrae, Uttaradit, Ubon Ratchathani, Nong Khai and many Isan towns) also board at counters inside Mo Chit 2 and at a stop in Rangsit. If you booked NCA, check which of the three boarding points your ticket names. If it is the Kamphaeng Phet 2 station, NCA runs a free shuttle from BTS Mo Chit.

Where NCA buses leave in Bangkok

NCA lists three Bangkok boarding points on its route pages, for example for Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

• NCA Bangkok station (สถานีเดินรถนครชัยแอร์ กรุงเทพฯ), 333 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak 10900. Open 06:00 to 00:00 daily (parcel service 06:00 to 22:00). It has ticket counters, parcel service, a food court and overnight parking.
• Mo Chit 2 bus terminal (Bangkok Bus Terminal, Chatuchak): NCA counters for the north are on the first floor at gates 21 and 22, and for the northeast (Isan) on the third floor at gates 25 and 26. Both are open 06:00 to 00:00.
• NCA Rangsit station, inside a Bangchak petrol station in Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120. Open 08:00 to 23:00. NCA lists it as a boarding point only for Bangkok departures, not a drop-off for arrivals.

On arrival NCA lists its Bangkok station and Mo Chit as drop-off points. NCA also lists two new ticket and parcel branches in Bang Phli and Bang Bua Thong, due to open on 16 October 2026 (2569 in the Thai calendar).

Location and how to get there

NCA's Bangkok station is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, north of Mo Chit 2 terminal and about 2 km from Mo Chit according to NCA.

• Free NCA shuttle bus: NCA runs a free shuttle between the BTS Mo Chit car park (exit 2) and its Bangkok station. A 2023 NCA announcement lists morning service from 05:15 to 09:15 and evening service from 16:15 to 20:45, daily. Later NCA social posts give slightly different hours, so ask NCA if you plan to rely on it.
• BTS or MRT: Get to BTS Mo Chit (or MRT Chatuchak Park), then take the shuttle, a taxi or a motorbike taxi.
• Taxi or ride-hailing: The simplest option with luggage. Ask for "Nakhonchai Air, Kamphaeng Phet 2" and show the Thai name.

Operators and destinations

NCA lists 49 routes in total, mostly from Bangkok to the north and northeast, plus some provincial routes (for example Ubon Ratchathani to Rayong). Buses are premium: Gold Class (VIP) with 21 to 32 seats and First Class with 23 to 30 seats. NCA's route pages show these Bangkok routes and journey times (normal traffic, not holidays):

Route guides: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Bangkok to Phrae, Bangkok to Uttaradit, Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok to Nong Khai. NCA's routes from Bangkok all head north or northeast.

Tickets and facilities

• Counters: Tickets are sold at the Bangkok station, the Mo Chit counters and the Rangsit station.
• Kiosks: NCA says the Bangkok station has touchscreen ticket kiosks (QR code or LINE Pay payment), usable up to 10 minutes before departure. Tickets can be bought up to 120 days ahead.
• Online and phone: NCA Booking on nakhonchaiair.com, NCA's LINE and Facebook booking, 7-Eleven counter service, or the call centre on 1624.
• Facilities at the station: NCA lists food court, parcel service, breast milk delivery service and overnight car parking.

Tips

• Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. NCA says its buses leave on time, and its check-in page also asks passengers to be there 15 minutes before.
• Luggage under the bus is limited to 2 pieces and 20 kg per person, and excess weight is charged. Keep valuables with you. Your bag is tagged by staff and you keep the matching tag stub.
• Pets and strong-smelling or fresh food are not allowed on board.
• Do not mix up the stations. The state-run Mo Chit 2 terminal, where Transport Co operates, is a different building from NCA's own Kamphaeng Phet 2 station.
• Mo Chit 2 will remain in place after the Ministry of Transport ruled out relocation in May 2026, so NCA's Mo Chit counters are not affected by those plans.