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Trip Overview

The average train between Khon Kaen and Bangkok takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Khon Kaen to Bangkok. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 47m
Duration
438 km
Distance
฿170
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Khon Kaen to Bangkok train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Khon Kaen and Bangkok. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Khon Kaen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bangkok at 7:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 41m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 7h 3m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 8h 39m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Khon Kaen to Bangkok? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Khon Kaen to Bangkok.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿140–1,200 and the journey takes 8h 1m.

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