The average bus between Pai and Khon Kaen takes 18h 2m and the fastest bus takes 14h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pai to Khon Kaen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Pai and Khon Kaen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pai is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Khon Kaen at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Khon Kaen. However, there are services departing from Pai station and arriving at Khon Kaen station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
Pai to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, depart from Pai station.
Pai to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Book your Pai to Khon Kaen bus tickets online with Prem Pracha, Phetprasert Tour and Sombat Tour.
The distance between Pai and Khon Kaen is 566.3 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a bus from Pai to Khon Kaen via Chiang Mai in around 16h 40m.