Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen

Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen

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Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen Schedule

Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kim Transfers Thailand Economy 3pax Any time฿ 5,610
Thai Railway Class III Fan 07:47 - 13:43฿ 226
Tara Tour and Travel Regional 14pax 09:30 - 17:30฿ 800
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD330810:15 - 11:05฿ 1,103
Thai Lion Air Economy #SL55613:30 - 14:35฿ 1,615
Phitsanulok Tour Intercity 14:00 - 20:00฿ 380
Nok Air Economy #DD20617:05 - 18:00฿ 2,029
Budsarakham Tour Express 19:30 - 00:20฿ 840
Thai Railway Class III Fan 21:02 - 02:36฿ 226
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper AC 22:47 - 04:37฿ 752

Transportation from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure10:47 PM
Departures per day88
Distance400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBudsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Kim Transfers Thailand, Nok Air, Phitsanulok Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway, Thailand Limo by Datum

How to get from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen

Travelling between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 235.89 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.13.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Mueang Khon Kaen.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen?

Travelling between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen can be as cheap as USD 6.13 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 235.89 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen ?

  • 31 from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen starting from 07:30 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 22:47 Don Mueang
  • 21 from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen starting from 07:00 Mochit until 22:00 Mochit
  • 4 from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen starting from 08:10 Don Mueang Airport until 17:00 Don Mueang Airport
  • 32 from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen starting from 00:00 Bangkok Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 30.16.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen

Budsarakham Tour (บุษราคัมทัวร์), Cherdchai Tour, Phitsanulok Tour (พิษณุโลกยานยนต์)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Mueang Khon Kaen

Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangkok to Mueang Khon Kaen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% took a train
  • 44% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly
  • 1% Other