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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen from various bus operators like Phet Prasert, Esan Tour or Sombat for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $20
Friday
from $19
Saturday
from $19
Sunday
from $19
Monday
Tuesday
from $22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    1:42 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:12 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sombat
    0
    7:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Khon Kaen
    Railway Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $1,019

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    1:42 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:12 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $20
  • Phet Prasert
    12h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    9:30 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    3:45 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    1:42 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:12 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Phet Prasert
    12h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    9:30 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    3:45 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    1:42 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:12 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    1:42 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Esan Tour
    16h 12m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Bus Terminal 3
    11:12 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Esan Tour
    Economy
    $19
  • Sombat
    0
    7:30 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    Khon Kaen
    Railway Station
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $1,019

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Phet Prasert
    12h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    9:30 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    3:45 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Phet Prasert
    11h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Bus Station
    6:15 AM
    Khon Kaen
    Bus Terminal 3
    0
    Phet Prasert
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen via Phitsanulok, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      13h 59m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Chiang Mai
      Arcade Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Phitsanulok
      Bus Terminal 2
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Easybook
      7h 39m
      0
      3:50 PM
      Phitsanulok
      Bus Terminal 2
      11:29 PM
      Khon Kaen
      Bus Terminal 3
      0
      Easybook
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 2h 44m longer, but you will save $3

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Compare all providers like Phet Prasert, Esan Tour and Sombat that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 298.5 miles
Bus Companies Phet Prasert, Esan Tour and Sombat

Cheapest bus connections from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chiang Mai for Khon Kaen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
$19
Thursday 05/08
$20
Friday 05/09
$21
Saturday 05/10
$19
Sunday 05/11
$19
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
$22
Wednesday 05/14
$22
Thursday 05/15
$19
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
$19
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

These are the most booked bus companies between Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen from our users.

Esan Tour from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Esan Tour

Here you will find the key facts about the Esan Tour bus route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 16h 12m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/7/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen? Or which bus companies serve the route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen bus

How much does a Chiang Mai Khon Kaen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 16h 12m to reach Khon Kaen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $1,019. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Khon Kaen.

On average, how many connections are available from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen each day?

Every day, the Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen take?

The fastest bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen is offered by Phet Prasert and takes 11h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?

The earliest bus arriving in Khon Kaen from Chiang Mai starts at 9:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?

The latest bus trip departing from Chiang Mai for Khon Kaen starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chiang Mai Khon Kaen route?

When traveling by bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, passengers can travel with Phet Prasert, Esan Tour and Sombat. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Phet Prasert, Esan Tour and Sombat.

What can I take with me on the Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chiang Mai Khon Kaen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chiang Mai Khon Kaen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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