Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen by bus, train, van, taxi from THB 184

Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen Destination Reviews

John O

Overall experience was good. The coach was good, comfortable and very clean. The Cherdchai staff in the terminal at Korat were absolutely amazing and looked after us making sure we got the correct bus to Khon Kaen. Would 100% recommend this bus service.

Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Aug 16, 2025

Marko S

It was a bit late to arrive, but the ride has been very pleasant.

Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour (เชิดชัยทัวร์), Jul 27, 2025

Mew M

Could have better air conditioner that’s all

Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, Bus Bus, 211KoratUdon (211 Korat - Udon), Apr 25, 2025

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Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	00:00	01:30	$6.16
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	00:25	05:25	$16.93
Train	Thai Railway	1st Class Sleeper AC	02:50	04:10	$33.76
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	03:30	05:30	$7.69
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	03:49	05:10	$4.16
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	06:00	09:15	$5.42	2.5
Bus	Nmakkn Group	Intercity	07:00	10:00	$4.74
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	07:20	10:35	$5.42	2.5
Van	RG Adventure TH	Van	08:00	11:00	$7.69
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	08:30	11:45	$5.42	2.5
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	09:30	12:45	$5.42	2.5
Bus	Nmakkn Group	Intercity	10:00	13:00	$4.74
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	10:30	13:45	$5.42	2.5
Bus	Nmakkn Group	Intercity	11:20	14:20	$4.74
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	11:40	14:30	$5.42	5.0
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	12:00	15:15	$5.42	2.5
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	12:25	15:15	$5.42	5.0
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	12:50	14:20	$6.16
Bus	Cherdchai Tour	Express	13:10	16:00	$5.42	5.0
Bus	211KoratUdon	Bus	13:30	16:45	$5.42	2.5

Transportation from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen

Facts about the transport from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen

Cheapest Transport	$3
Fastest Transport	36m
Earliest Departure	2:50 AM
Latest Departure	8:30 PM
Departures per day	33
Distance	30 kilometers
Transport Companies	211KoratUdon, Cherdchai Tour, Easyride Services, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, Nakhonchai Tour, Nmakkn Group, RG Adventure TH, Thai Railway, Than Car Service

Popular Routes

How to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen

When you want to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 176.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.66.

How much does it cost to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen?

The cost of the trip from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Nmakkn Group: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.66 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 176.98.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen:

Train tickets - USD 2.80 to USD 35.64;
Bus tickets - USD 5.66 to USD 6.34;
Van price : USD 9.23;
Bus+Train price: USD 11.11. From Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen starting from 10:45 Saraburi until 10:45 Saraburi

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 86.15 to USD 176.98.

How many trips per day are there between Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 06:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:30. There are 22 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 86.15.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

90% decided to go for a bus.
6% decided to catch a taxi.
2% chosen Bus+Train
2% users enjoyed a train ride.

Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen