The cheapest and fastest buses from Khon Kaen to Bangkok
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Khon Kaen to Bangkok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Khon Kaen to Bangkok will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 35 buses that leave Khon Kaen for Bangkok on Wed, Feb 04, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Khon Kaen to Bangkok
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Khon Kaen to Bangkok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €41 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Khon Kaen to Bangkok Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:39PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 09:43PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:39AM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:08AM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:48AM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Chan Tour | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:18AM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator JK | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Khon Kaen to Bangkok bus times
The table below shows live departures for Khon Kaen to Bangkok buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 7h35 | 8:20 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 7:39 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 8:24 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h52 | 8:52 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:31 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 9:10 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 9:39 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h40 | 10:40 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h15 | 10:25 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h42 | 11:02 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 7h30 | 12:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:31 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h36 | 11:07 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h15 | 10:55 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 11:24 AM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 1:09 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h25 | 1:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 1:39 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:01 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h42 | 2:43 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h15 | 2:40 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 4:39 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h39 | 5:39 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 7h25 | 7:10 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h17 | 6:47 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h08 | 7:08 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h05 | 7:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h18 | 8:48 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:16 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h30 | 9:46 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h30 | 10:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h18 | 10:18 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Muang Khon Kaen | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h30 | 10:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h30 | 10:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h15 | 10:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 6h30 | 11:25 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok
Buses from Khon Kaen to Bangkok run on average 33 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 242 miles (390 km) distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 6h 8m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Nakhonchaiair, Chan Tour, Sunbus, Phu Kradueng Tour, JK, Cherdchai Tour, Sombat Tour from Khon Kaen to BangkokYou can travel by bus between Khon Kaen to Bangkok with Nakhonchaiair, Chan Tour, Sunbus, Phu Kradueng Tour, JK, Cherdchai Tour, Sombat Tour for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Khon Kaen to Bangkok by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangkok, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chan Tour
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Nakhonchaiair
- Luggage is included in the ticket price
- specific capacity and additional policies are not provided.
- Phu Kradueng Tour
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Chan Tour
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Khon Kaen to Bangkok
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and city buses
- 04:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and local vendors available inside and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local buses, Songthaews
- Public vans
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and assistance available
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and city buses
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Large parking area available for both short and long-term parking
- Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators available
- Public restrooms available with 5 THB fee
- BTS: Mo Chit Station
- MRT: Chatuchak Park Station
- Bus: 3, 26, 29, 34, 49, 52, 77
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Available at terminal parking lot, 20 baht per hour
- Food court and several local food vendors available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators available
- Public restrooms available for 5 baht
- BTS: Mo Chit Station
- MRT: Chatuchak Park Station
- Bus: 3, 26, 77, 96, 104, 134, 136, 138, 145, 509, 522
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