Going from Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)? Airport Transfer Bangkok picks you up at your door in Bangkok and drives you straight to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) in a private air-conditioned car. The trip is about 552 km and takes around 7 h 15 min without long stops. One fixed price per car, not per person.
The Red Lotus Sea is on Nong Han Kumphawapi lake, about 45 km from Udon Thani town, where pink-red water lilies carpet the water as far as the eye can see. Visitors take local community boats out into the middle of the blooms. The best time is roughly December to February, and flowers are fully open from early morning until late morning.
Our driver picks you up anywhere in Bangkok, drives the route below and waits if you book a return. Fixed price per car, tolls and fuel included.
Good to know
- 01Arrive at sunrise; flowers start closing by late morning.
- 02There is no shade on the lake; bring a hat and sunscreen.
- 03A boat trip through the lotus takes about an hour.
Coming back? Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) to Bangkok taxi →
Route · 552 km
Route Bangkok → Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng), step by step
- 0 km
Bangkok
Pick-up in Bangkok (hotel, condo, home, office, airport)
- 107 km
Saraburi
via Hwy 9 → Hwy 1 (Phahonyothin)
- 170 km
Pak Chong (Khao Yai)
via Hwy 2 (Mittraphap)
- 256 km
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)
via Hwy 2
- 447 km
Khon Kaen
via Hwy 2
- 552 km
Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)
via Rd 2022 → Kumphawapi · Drop-off at your address
Distances are counted from central Bangkok. The driver may change the road for traffic, roadworks or weather; the price stays the same.
Where we pick you up in Bangkok
We collect from your hotel, condo, home or office anywhere in Bangkok, or from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang. Send the exact address when you book. At rush hour, allow extra time to reach the expressway out of town.
- Sukhumvit, Bangkok
- Silom
- Siam
- Khao San Road, Bangkok
- Chao Phraya Riverside
- Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok
Check your exact address when booking.
Price Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) by vehicle
Taxi sedan
Toyota Vios / Honda City · 3 passengers · 2 bags
฿5,550
Private sedan
Toyota Corolla Altis / Camry · 3 passengers · 3 bags
฿5,650
SUV 7-seat
Toyota Fortuner / Innova · 6 passengers · 4 bags
฿6,650
VIP Van
Toyota Commuter VIP · 10 passengers · 8 bags
฿9,300
Alphard Luxury
Toyota Alphard · 5 passengers · 4 bags
฿11,550
one way · per car · THB
Questions about Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)
How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
A private car from Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) starts at 5,550 THB one way per car, with fuel and tolls included.
How long is the drive from Bangkok to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
The road distance is about 552 km, around 7 h 15 min of driving. Allow more time on Friday and holiday traffic.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. The same fixed price applies whether you travel alone or with the full number of seats.
Can I stop on the way to Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng)?+
Yes. Toilet and food stops are free. Ask your driver for a short photo stop on the way.
How do I book?+
Press BOOKNOW, tell us the pick-up place in Bangkok, date, time and number of passengers. We confirm quickly.
