The cheapest and fastest buses from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
14 h 6 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 4 buses that leave Khon Kaen for Chiang Mai on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 14 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 16 h 12 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.


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Compare train, bus, and flight for Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €34.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €67 Average price |
16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 13m Average total duration 21h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Esan Tour | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:42AM | Duration 16h12 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Esarn Tour | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Esan Tour | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 16h12 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Esarn Tour | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 12h00 | 9:30 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ESAN TOUR | 9:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 16h12 | 1:42 AM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
ESAN TOUR | 2:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 16h12 | 6:42 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Khon Kaen, Bus Terminal 3 | 12h00 | 2:30 PM Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: Esan Tour, Sombat Tour, Phetprasert Tour from Khon Kaen to Chiang MaiYou can travel by bus between Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai with Esan Tour, Sombat Tour, Phetprasert Tour for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal, which is located around 6.3 miles (10.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Chiang Mai, Bus Terminal 3, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai, follow these tips:
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- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
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- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai
- 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
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities
- Public restrooms available with 5 baht fee
- Bus: R3, RTC Shuttle
- Songthaew: Red trucks from city center
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