How to travel from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Khon Kaen → Ko Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Khon Kaen (KKC).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costTHB 3,230($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Khaosan Road then take the train to Khon Kaen.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,090($30)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Khaosan Road then take the bus to Khon Kaen.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,380($38)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around THB 1,090 ($30) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,230 ($89).
The distance between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Ko Mak and Khon Kaen by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 3,230 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,090 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 4hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Khon Kaen. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Khon Kaen is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around THB 1,455 ($40).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Khon Kaen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | THB 3,230($89) | once daily | 671km (417 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | THB 3,380($95) | once daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 25m | THB 1,090($30) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 35m | THB 1,455($40) | once daily | 870km (541 miles) |
| Ferry to Ko Chang Center Point Pier, bus and train | 14h 45m | THB 1,705($47) | once a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15hrs | THB 1,380($38) | once daily | 762km (473 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, Bus | 17h 15m | THB 1,560($43) | once daily | 778km (484 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Khon Kaen
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Sun Bus
Chan Tour
Sombat Tour
Ferry operators
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Boonsiri Ferry
Travel Mart
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Nok Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Khon Kaen
The following major airports near Khon Kaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Khon Kaen
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Khon Kaen
Buri Ram Airport (BFV)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Khon Kaen