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Different Khon Kaen bus services let you explore the town in Northeastern Thailand, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of Khon Kaen. Local public buses let you travel around Khon Kaen province in the most affordable way. You can reach some popular destinations in Thailand by bus from Khon Kaen, as there are plenty of intercity bus routes starting in the town.

Discover Khon Kaen bus services with public bus routes, as well as the most popular Thailand destinations that can be reached by bus from Khon Kaen.

Intercity Buses from Khon Kaen

Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Khon Kaen to various destinations. These buses are connecting Khon Kaen with popular destinations in Northeastern Thailand and other parts of the country.

To compare different transportation options for a trip from Khon Kaen, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.

Popular Intercity Bus Routes

The most popular intercity bus routes from Khon Kaen and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.

Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the central region of the country. Being one of the most visited cities in the world, Bangkok has many points of interest that attract large crowds of tourists. Bangkok is the main transportation hub in all of Thailand, with many buses going there from Khon Kaen.

Bus Khon Kaen - Bangkok ฿ 412–650 5h 16m – 8h 55m
  •   Express 10:00, 11:05, 19:10, 21:20, 21:30, 22:05, 22:30
  •   VIP 24 09:00, 11:00, 21:00, 23:00
  •   Intercity 08:30, 20:30
  •   VIP 33 20:30
  •   First Class 09:00, 10:50, 10:55, 11:31, 11:40, 12:21, 21:00, 21:44, 22:16, 23:15
  •   Gold Class 06:30, 07:30, 08:00, 08:15, 08:45, 09:30, 09:31, 10:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:50, 12:31, 13:00, 13:30, 13:45, 14:15, 15:01, 17:00, 17:45, 19:30, 20:00, 20:15, 20:30, 21:10, 21:30, 22:00, 22:10, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 23:45, 23:55

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the largest city in Northern Thailand, where you can find amazing ancient architecture, fabulous food, and a laid-back vibe, while the province is also rich in impressive natural attractions. As it's the top destination in the northern part of the country, you can take a bus directly from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai.

Bus Khon Kaen - Chiang Mai ฿ 669–986 9h 20m – 12h
  •   Express 00:00, 09:30, 16:30, 17:30, 19:00, 20:30, 22:00, 22:30
  •   VIP 24 19:30

Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai, the northernmost major city in Thailand, is the place where you can avoid the crowds of tourists while exploring the nature of the region, visiting remote hill tribes and checking out the Golden Triangle, famous for being the former center of the world’s opium trade. You can take a bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai directly.

Bus Khon Kaen - Chiang Rai ฿ 811 13h
  •   Express 30 10:15, 19:30

Mae Sot

Mae Sot is a city in northwestern Thailand, bordering Myanmar. There are buses going all the way from Khon Kaen to Mae Sot.

Bus Khon Kaen - Mae Sot ฿ 568–643 9h 15m – 10h 45m
  •   Express 21:00, 22:30

Other Thailand Bus Services

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