THE SHORT VERSION
Udon Thani to Loei at a glance.
- From
- Udon Thani อุดรธานี
- To
- Loei เลย
- Road distance
- About 149 km
- Straight line
- 113 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Loei to Udon Thani →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Udon Thani
Udon Thani is a city in north-east Thailand, about an hour from the Lao border at Nong Khai. International buses run to Vientiane, and long-distance buses to Bangkok and across Isan.
- Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
In the centre. Long-distance buses and the international bus to Vientiane. - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 2
On the edge of town. Regional services.
Arriving in Loei
Ask the seller where the service ends in Loei. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Loei, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Loei
More buses from Udon Thani
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Udon Thani from Loei by road?+
About 149 km by road (113 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Udon Thani to Loei take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Udon Thani?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Udon Thani include Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1, Udon Thani Bus Terminal 2, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Loei to Udon Thani?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Loei to Udon Thani guide.
Where does the bus from Udon Thani arrive in Loei?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Udon Thani to Loei?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Udon Thani to Loei bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Loei by bus?+
Direct buses from Loei include Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Bueng Kan and more. See all connections on our Loei bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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