Khon Kaen to Pattaya by bus, van, train, taxi from THB 490

Khon Kaen to Pattaya Destination Reviews

Pascal S

The staff at the bus station were very rude to me. I asked kindly and they shouted at me. It was not a nice experience. The ticket from 12go was 20% more expensive.

Khon Kaen to Pattaya, Bus Express, 407 Pattana (407 พัฒนา), Feb 25, 2026

Andrei P

Bad organization to finde the right bus for your destination

Khon Kaen to Pattaya, Bus Express, Chan Tour (ชาญทัวร์), Apr 1, 2025

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Khon Kaen to Pattaya Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+8h	$305.34
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	00:30	09:35	$22.22
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	01:00	09:35	$22.22
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:55	14:20	$160.69
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	15:50	14:10	$134.49
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	16:45	16:50	$151.95
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	17:35	16:50	$239.28
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	20:00	09:30	$22.22
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	20:20	09:30	$22.22
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	20:50	09:30	$22.22
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	22:00	08:05	$22.22	4.3
Bus	Chan Tour	Express	22:20	09:30	$20.63	4.3

How to get from Khon Kaen to Pattaya

When you want to get from Khon Kaen to Pattaya, 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van 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 365.01. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.54.

How much does it cost to get from Khon Kaen to Pattaya?

The cost of the trip from Khon Kaen to Pattaya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 407 Pattana (407 พัฒนา): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 15.54 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 365.01.

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

Train price: USD 7.62 - USD 113.18. From Khon Kaen to Pattaya starting from 21:12 Khon Kaen until 22:19 Khon Kaen
Bus tickets - USD 15.55 to USD 24.15;
Bus+Train price: USD 19.58. From Khon Kaen to Pattaya starting from 20:30 Khon Kaen until 20:30 Khon Kaen
Bus+Van price: USD 22.54. From Khon Kaen to Pattaya starting from 23:00 Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 until 23:00 Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 215.04 to USD 365.01.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 21:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:45. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Khon Kaen to Pattaya any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Khon Kaen to Pattaya 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 Khon Kaen to Pattaya. 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 215.04.

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

The most popular transport from Khon Kaen to Pattaya

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khon Kaen to Pattaya? 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:

39% chosen Bus+Van
24% decided to catch a taxi.
17% chosen Bus+Train
17% chosen Train
3% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Khon Kaen to Pattaya

Facts about the transport from Khon Kaen to Pattaya

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	7h 10m
Earliest Departure	8:30 PM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	16
Distance	359 kilometers
Transport Companies	407 Pattana, Andaman Shuttle, Chan Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, Sombat Tour, T Tour, Thai Railway, Thai Railways

Popular Routes

Khon Kaen to Pattaya