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How to get fromPenang to Khon Kaenby plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Khon Kaen by plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane PEN - KKC
    5h 30m
    ฿3,400–10,000

  2. Car ferry, tram, train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain train 25
    28h 41m
    ฿501–2,357

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Mochit Terminal / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Khon Kaenbus bus
    30h 56m
    ฿2,850–3,050

  4. Drive  1,585.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Khon Kaencar car 1,585.6 km
    21h 58m
    ฿7,281–10,516

  5. Fly to Roi Et Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane PEN - ROI
    2. Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus bus
    7h 25m
    ฿4,309–11,649

  6. Car ferry, tram, train

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain train 25
    31h 38m
    ฿501–2,357

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus George Town Transfer - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
    34h 15m
    ฿4,304

Penang to Khon Kaen by car ferry, tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Khon Kaen, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Khon Kaen via Mochit Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 30h 56m.

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