How to travel from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach, Thailand

The distance between Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach is around 1,279km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Udon Thani then fly from Udon Thani (UTH) to Phuket (HKT).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,725($75)
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Bus

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

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,235($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train, Bus and Taxi

Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Surat Thani Train Station then take the bus to Phang Nga then take a taxi to Kamala Beach.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,905($135)
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Drive

Drive to Kamala Beach.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,282km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach

There are several options for getting from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,125 ($31) and will take around 22h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,725 ($75).

The distance between Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach is around 1,279km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,071km (666 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx THB 2,725 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach, 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 Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take the train to Udon Thani then fly from Udon Thani (UTH) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phuket, Phuket Merlin and Phuket Town. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

Rung Prasert Tour, The Transport Company and Sombat Tour run regular bus services between Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 5m 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 Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take the train to Udon Thani then fly from Udon Thani (UTH) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kamala Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Kamala Beach. The distance is around 1,282km (797 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 Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around THB 2,725 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Khon Kaen and Kamala Beach

Transport options from Khon Kaen to Kamala Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
THB 2,725($75)
twice daily1,396km (867 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
THB 3,525($95)
twice daily1,279km (795 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 5m
THB 1,235($34)
twice daily1,325km (823 miles)
Bus to Phuket22h 5m
THB 1,125($31)
once daily1,317km (819 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi
22h 50m
THB 4,905($135)
twice daily1,480km (920 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
THB 4,140($115)
on demand1,282km (797 miles)

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Airports near Kamala Beach

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

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Kamala Beach
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (97 miles) from Kamala Beach