There are 7 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
10h 35m฿732–914Train
cheapest- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26 / ...
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 167 / ...
12h 27m฿214–2,006Drive 605.8 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Cha-amcar 605.8 km
8h 27m฿2,782–4,018Fly Khon Kaen Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane KKC - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
6h 57m฿1,098–3,733Bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Ambus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Cha Am
11h 18m฿811Fly Khon Kaen Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KKC - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
7h 18m฿1,153–3,813Bus to Roi Et Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Roi Etbus
- Fly from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane ROI - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
9h 6m฿1,827–3,515
Khon Kaen to Cha-am by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am is to train which costs ฿210 - ฿2100 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs ฿1100 - ฿3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Khon Kaen to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Cha-am via Chatuchak Station and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Khon Kaen to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Khon Kaen and Cha-am is 610 km. The road distance is 605.8 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 10h 35m and costs ฿700 - ฿950.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am, including transfers.
Khon Kaen to Cha-am bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Khon Kaen station.
Khon Kaen to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Khon Kaen station.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Cha-am is to bus and Minivan which takes 10h 35m and costs ฿700 - ฿950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿210 - ฿2100 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Khon Kaen to Cha-am via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Southern Bus Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Khon Kaen to Ban Chaam via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,900
Flights from Roi Et Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–2,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,800
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,600
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,200
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿140–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿140–190
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿430–470
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿938–943
- Ordinary Train
- ฿220–1,200
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿550–750
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿366
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Website
- Prakit Yon
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿445
- Schedules at
- Prakit Yon
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿110–210
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿110–130
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Booking & Getting There
Khon Kaen to Cha-am bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
Khon Kaen to Cha-am train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen to Cha-am is 606 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Khon Kaen to Cha-am.
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