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Results from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen on Thursday, 24 September 2026
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How to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen
There are two ways to travel from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen: by plane and by bus.
How far is Chiang Mai from Khon Kaen?
The travel distance between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen is 647 km. There are two options to travel from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen: taking a flight or a bus.
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?
It takes 1 hour 05 minutes to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen by plane and 12 hours by bus.
The plane usually departs and arrives on time.
How to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?
There is one domestic airline flying the route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, one low-cost carrier: Thai Air Asia (FD).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Thailand.
Where do flights from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen depart?
Flights from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen depart from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen arrive?
Flights from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen arrive at Khon Kaen Airport (KKC).
How to get from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen by bus
What types of buses operate the route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?
There is one bus company running the route Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen.
Esan Tour operates seated buses with two daily departures, one in the morning and one in the evening.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen depart?
Buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen depart from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 Bus Station located in 165, Soi 5, Kaeonawarat Road, Tambon Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen arrive?
Buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 located in Mueang Kao, Khon Kaen.
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Where to travel next from Khon Kaen
From Khon Kaen, you can go by train to Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Ayutthaya and Bangkok, or fly to Chiang Mai and Bangkok.