The distance between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake by plane, taxi, 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 Cheow Lan Lake → Khon Kaen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Surat Thani (URT).
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Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Surat Thani Train Station.
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Take the bus to Phitsanulok then Surat Thani Bus Terminal and then to Ratchaprapa Dam.
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,090 ($30) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,195 ($145).
The distance between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 5,195 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,090 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nam Phong, Bang Sue Junction, Surat Thani Train Station and Khiri Ratthanikhom. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.
State Railway of Thailand run train services between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok, Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Ratchaprapa Dam. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 55m.
Phetprasert Tour, Greenbus Thailand, Phantip Travel and Sombat Tour run regular bus services between Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. Flights depart from Khon Kaen (KKC) and arrive at Surat Thani (URT) - via Don Muang (DMK). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake. There is however a flight that goes via Don Muang (DMK). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Khon Kaen (KKC) and and arrive into Surat Thani (URT).
The closest major airport to Cheow Lan Lake is Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Khon Kaen and Cheow Lan Lake. The distance is around 1,134km (705 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Khon Kaen to Cheow Lan Lake is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around THB 5,195 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | THB 5,195($145) | every 4 hours | 999km (621 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 4h 35m | THB 6,030($165) | every 2 hours | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Fly to Ranong (UNN), Taxi | 5h 60m | THB 11,295($310) | every 2 hours | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | THB 3,380($95) | once daily | 1,285km (799 miles) |
Train | 20h 5m | THB 1,125($31) | once daily | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 55m | THB 2,035($56) | once daily | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Bus via Phuket | 23h 45m | THB 1,345($37) | once daily | 1,472km (915 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 18h 30m | THB 1,160($32) | once daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Bus to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, train | 19h 25m | THB 1,090($30) | twice daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Drive | 16h 5m | THB 3,630($100) | on demand | 1,134km (705 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cheow Lan Lake offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.