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How to get fromChiang Mai to Khon Kaen (State)by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen (State) by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CNX - KKC
    2h 25m
    ฿1,604–3,412

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    11h 45m
    ฿550–2,300

  3. Drive 629.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaencar car 629.5 km
    9h 28m
    ฿2,364–3,414

  4. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Kranuantaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    ฿2,823–5,556

  5. Fly to Buri Ram, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CNX - BFV
    2. Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Pueai Noitaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    ฿5,106–8,423

Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen (State) by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Khon Kaen (State), Thailand?

Thai AirAsia flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) once daily. Alternatively, Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿550–950 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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