From Bangkok

Getting Around

From Bangkok

By Plane

Airport Information & Airline Information

The bus station in Khon Kaen city is located on Prasopsuk Road. Buses depart and arrive here regularly from many of the major towns throughout Thailand, as well as daily departures to and from Bangkok's Mor Chit 2 (Northern) Bus station. Inside the main terminal building is an information desk with all the routes, departure times and prices etc.

There are different types of buses available; regular, air-conditioned and VIP air-conditioned with luxury reclining seats. There are also several private bus companies that operate coaches between Bangkok and Khon Kaen.

By Train

An alternative means of getting to Khon Kaen, although involving a longer journey time, is by rail. The railway station in Khon Kaen is located on Station Road in the Southwest of the city. The ticket office is open from 6.00 am until 6.00 pm. The left-luggage department, however, is open 24hrs.

Several train services run each day between Khon Kaen and Hualampong Railway Station in Bangkok, covering a distance of some 450 km. The first stop on the main line rail route is Don Muang (Bangkok International Airport). The railway station is situated next to the airport terminal building, so trains to Khon Kaen can be conveniently boarded here also.

The train is generally a lot more fun than flying, though the sometimes eight hour plus journey from the capital can be a little tiring. Sleepers are available in both first (air conditioned) and second class (air-conditioned or fan) coaches. The lower sleeping berth in second class is generally considered more comfortable than the upper. There are various types of train services to choose from and these can be a little confusing to the uninitiated. Hence, some care should be taken in ensuring the required service is available on a particular train before booking - as the choices include Rapid, Drex, Rapid S, Exp S and Ordinary etc.

Food is always plentiful on the rapid and express trains as most will invariably have a restaurant car, as well as the numerous food vendors on board and/or on every station platform along the way.

It is highly recommended that reservations are made well ahead of the intended travel time, as trains can fill very quickly - especially at weekends, official Thai holidays and moreover during the high season.

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