How to travel from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen, Thailand
The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Khon Kaen → Phi Phi Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga, Fly
Take a ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Khon Kaen (KKC).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costTHB 4,575($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Khaosan Road Songserm then take the bus to Khon Kaen.
- Duration22hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,560($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Mochit then take the train to Khon Kaen.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 4,285($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,560 ($43) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,575 ($125).
The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen is around 1,091km (678 miles).
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx THB 4,575 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,560 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Airport then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Airport then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Khon Kaen (KKC). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Khon Kaen is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around THB 4,650 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 45m | THB 4,575($125) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
| Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, Fly | 5h 25m | THB 6,285($175) | 3 times a week | 1,262km (784 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 40m | THB 4,650($130) | twice daily | 1,091km (678 miles) |
| Ferry to AA Marine Pier Laem Nga, plane and bus | 6h 20m | THB 4,175($115) | once daily | 1,357km (843 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | THB 4,430($120) | twice daily | 1,294km (804 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 22hrs | THB 1,560($43) | once daily | 1,273km (791 miles) |
| Ferry to Railay East, Krabi, bus | 1 day 1h | THB 2,725($75) | once daily | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 22h 30m | THB 4,285($120) | once daily | 1,184km (736 miles) |
| Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, train | 1 day 2h | THB 2,505($69) | 3 times a week | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Phi Phi Islands and Khon Kaen
Ferry operators
Songserm
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Long-tail boat
Bus companies
Sun Bus
Chan Tour
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Local minivan
Airlines
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
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