There are 4 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Pakse by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Wattay International Airport, fly to Pakse International Airport
best- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane VTE - PKZ
5h 35m$116–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Ubon Ratchathanibus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Ubon Ratchathani
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
10h 30m$13–48Drive 412.4 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Paksecar 412.4 km
6h 18m$67–96Fly Khon Kaen Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane KKC - UBP
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
8h 34m$103–191
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen to Pakse is to bus which costs $12 - $50 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen to Pakse is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Khon Kaen to Pakse. However, there are services departing from Fairy Plaza and arriving at Pakse via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 and Ubon Ratchathani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Khon Kaen and Pakse is 667 km. The road distance is 412.4 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Pakse without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $12 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Khon Kaen to Pakse, including transfers.
Khon Kaen to Pakse bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 station.
Khon Kaen to Pakse bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Ubon Ratchathani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen to Pakse is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Khon Kaen to Pakse.
Book your Khon Kaen to Pakse bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Pakse, Laos?
You can take a bus from Fairy Plaza to Pakse via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 and Ubon Ratchathani in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Pakse International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Ubon Ratchathani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $8–10
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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