How to travel from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen, Thailand

The distance between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen is around 1,272km (790 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Khon KaenKamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
bus
+

Plane and Bus

Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Udon Thani (UTH) then take the bus to Khon Kaen.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,690($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Khon Kaen.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,125($31)
Operated by

Sombat Tour

3
bus
+
train
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Khon Kaen.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,780($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Khon Kaen.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,289km (801 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen

There are several options for getting from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,125 ($31) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,690 ($74).

The distance between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen is around 1,272km (790 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,071km (666 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx THB 2,690 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,125 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Udon Thani (UTH) then take the bus to Khon Kaen. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Town, Sino House and Old Phuket Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.

Sombat Tour run regular bus services between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Udon Thani (UTH) then take the bus to Khon Kaen. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Khon Kaen is Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) (KKC) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Khon Kaen. Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) (UTH) and Buri Ram Airport (BFV) (BFV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen. The distance is around 1,289km (801 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around THB 2,690 ($74).

How do I get from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen

Compare travel optionsbetween Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen

Transport options from Kamala Beach to Khon Kaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
THB 2,690($74)
every 2 hours1,301km (808 miles)
Fly to Roi Et (ROI), Bus5h 55m
THB 4,615($125)
twice daily1,272km (790 miles)
Bus
22h 10m
THB 1,125($31)
once daily1,338km (831 miles)
Bus and Train
21h 25m
THB 1,780($49)
once daily1,375km (854 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
THB 4,140($115)
on demand1,289km (801 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kamala Beach and Khon Kaen

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Khon Kaen

The following major airports near Khon Kaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

KKC
Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Khon Kaen
UTH
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Khon Kaen
BFV
Buri Ram Airport (BFV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Khon Kaen