Getting around Ban Dung  is easy and not expensive, you have the option to use saamlaws (three wheeled taxis), public buses or songtaews (Van with bench seats). Motorized saamlaws cost from 40bt upwards depending on how far you’re traveling, pedal power saamlaws cost less, remember to agree on a price before embarking on your journey.

Local Bus Routes

Essential local services are provided by songthew truck and pickup truck buses, while regional and long distance destinations are served by regular buses from Udon.

There are two main public buses one is red the other is blue . Both start at the central bus station in Udon Thani. The  red bus ( Bus Line Udon-Ta Kla) which goes via Highway 22 and then turns left at Nong Mek along highway 2096  to Bandung and then continues on to Ban Muang and Bung Kan on the Mekong . The Blue bus ( Bs Line Udon-Kan)  goes via Highway two before turning right at Ban Na Kha along highway 2256 to the Sum Sao intersection and then along highway 2022 to  Ban Dung and then continues on to Amphoe So Phinsai in Nong Khai province . Both run at approximatley hourly intervals although there seems to be no printed timetable ,a short trip will cost you from 6bt or 10-15bt for longer trips.

Long Distance Coaches

Long distance ‘VIP’ First Class busses operate from opposite the Police Station and run Nightly to Bangkok & Rayong ( Price 500B). A New VIP coach service has also started from opposite Eddies Sports bar , it runs nightly directly to Bangkok.

Air and Rail

For information on how to get to Udon Thani, Via Road,Rail or air see the Udonmap.com website for detailed information.