How to travel from Khon Kaen to Chumphon, Thailand

The distance between Khon Kaen and Chumphon is around 907km (564 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Khon Kaen to Chumphon by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChumphonKhon Kaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Ranong (UNN) then take a taxi to Chumphon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    THB 10,025($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 765($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 655($18)
Operated by

State Railway of Thailand

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Drive

Drive to Chumphon.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance907km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Khon Kaen and Chumphon

There are several options for getting from Khon Kaen to Chumphon by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around THB 655 ($18) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 10,025 ($275).

The distance between Khon Kaen and Chumphon is around 907km (564 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 795km (494 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Khon Kaen and Chumphon by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Khon Kaen to Chumphon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx THB 10,025 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Khon Kaen and Chumphon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around THB 655 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Khon Kaen and Chumphon. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Khon Kaen to Chumphon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nam Phong and Bang Sue Junction. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

State Railway of Thailand run train services between Khon Kaen and Chumphon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Khon Kaen and Chumphon. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Khon Kaen to Chumphon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Rung Prasert Tour, The Transport Company, Sombat Tour, Bang Saphan Tour and Monsiri Travel run regular bus services between Khon Kaen and Chumphon. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Khon Kaen to Chumphon. We recommend that you fly from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Ranong (UNN) then take a taxi to Chumphon. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Khon Kaen and Chumphon. The distance is around 907km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Khon Kaen to Chumphon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around THB 10,025 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Khon Kaen and Chumphon

Transport options from Khon Kaen to Chumphon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
4h 25m
THB 10,025($275)
every 2 hours1,029km (640 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
THB 4,250($115)
twice daily1,093km (679 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 30m
THB 6,065($165)
twice daily973km (605 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
THB 765($21)
twice daily908km (564 miles)
Bus via Sombat Tour Viphawadee 1315h 25m
THB 1,015($28)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Train
16hrs
THB 655($18)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
THB 2,905($80)
on demand907km (564 miles)

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Airports near Chumphon

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

CJM
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Chumphon