There are 6 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani by plane, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Surat Thani (URT)plane KKC - URT
6h 2m฿2,693–6,163Train
cheapest- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26 / ...
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85 / ...
21h 20m฿369–2,006Train via Bangkok
- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26 / ...
- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85 / ...
19h 33m฿380–2,034Bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Surat Thani Bus Terminal
22h 29m฿1,834–1,924Drive 1,073.6 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Suratthanicar 1,073.6 km
15h 12m฿4,745–6,854Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Hotel Transfer to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalbus Khon Kaen Hotel Transfer - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Surat Thanibus
24h 21m฿981–5,480
Khon Kaen to Suratthani by train, tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani is to train which costs ฿360 - ฿2100 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs ฿2600 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Khon Kaen to Suratthani. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1 and arriving at Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 and Surat Thani Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Khon Kaen to Suratthani station. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line] and Bang Bamru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
The distance between Khon Kaen and Suratthani is 940 km. The road distance is 1073.6 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani without a car is to train via Bangkok which takes 19h 33m and costs ฿380 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani, including transfers.
Khon Kaen to Suratthani bus services, operated by Chan Tour, depart from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 station.
Khon Kaen to Suratthani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Khon Kaen station.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Suratthani is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs ฿2600 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can train via Bangkok, which costs ฿380 - ฿2100 and takes 19h 33m, you could also bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿1950 and takes 22h 29m.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Suratthani, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Surat Thani (URT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Khon Kaen to Suratthani via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani station, and Surathani Talad Kaset Station in around 19h 33m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–4,700
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–4,800
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Surat Thani via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–7,000
- 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 Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
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 Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿220–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿220–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–580
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Surat Thani Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–1,600
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from Khon Kaen Hotel Transfer to Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿430–1,400
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿550–5,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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Booking & Getting There
Khon Kaen to Suratthani bus services, operated by Chan Tour, arrive at Surat Thani Bus Terminal station.
Khon Kaen to Suratthani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen to Suratthani is 1074 km. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Khon Kaen to Suratthani.
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