There are 8 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain 26
7h 3m฿117–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chum Phaebus 874
- Take the bus from Chum Phae to Pak Chongbus Chum Phae - Pak Chong
8h 32m฿569–1,552Drive 308.8 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Muaklekcar 308.8 km
4h 25m฿1,418–2,049Taxi
- Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Muaklektaxi 308.8 km
4h 25m฿3,500–4,200Fly 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 Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
5h 48m฿1,073–3,733Bus, train
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phaibus
- Take the train from Ban Phai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
8h 12m฿204–1,886Fly Khon Kaen Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KKC - BKK
- Take the train from Lak Si to Muak Lektrain
6h 46m฿1,107–3,773Bus 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 Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
7h 57m฿1,802–3,515
Khon Kaen to Muaklek by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek is to train which costs ฿110 - ฿1800 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Khon Kaen to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Pak Chong via Chum Phae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Khon Kaen to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Muak Lek via Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Khon Kaen and Muaklek is 344 km. The road distance is 308.8 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ฿110 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek, including transfers.
Khon Kaen to Muaklek bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Khon Kaen station.
Khon Kaen to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Khon Kaen station.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Muaklek is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ฿110 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿550 - ฿1600 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Muaklek, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Khon Kaen to Kaeng Khoi Junction every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿100–900 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khon Kaen to Muak Lek via Chum Phae, Pak Chong, and Pak Chong in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,900
Flights from Roi Et Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–140
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿380–420
Train from Don Muang to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Ban Phai to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿380–420
Train from Lak Si to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Don Muang to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Chum Phae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿80–180
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿80–95
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
- Phone
- +66 2 340 1140
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Muang Loei
Bus from Chum Phae to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿481
- Website
- Air Muang Loei
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿86
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Khon Kaen to Muaklek bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Chum Phae station.
Khon Kaen to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Kaeng Khoi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen to Muaklek is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Khon Kaen to Muaklek.
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