| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 10 |
| Distance | 709 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | AirMuang Loei Tour, Esan Tour, Kim Transfers Thailand, Phet Prasert, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 353.64 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 80.11.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 14h 10m to reach Khon Kaen.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen can be as cheap as USD 80.11 if you opt for a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight and as expensive as USD 353.64 if you buy a Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen.
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.
Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)
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.
Esan Tour (อีสานทัวร์), Phet Prasert (เพชรประเสริฐ), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด)
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.
Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route