Khon Kaen → Chiang Mai by bus
The fastest bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai takes 10h 50m and costs ฿715–฿748. There are 5 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 09:30, last bus 22:30, leaving from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3.
- Fares today: ฿715–฿748 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Esarn Tour and Phetprasert. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:13 (ICT).
FromKhon Kaen
ToChiang Mai
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | 22:30 | 13h | Esarn TourKhon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 | Economy Class | ฿715Choose seat |
| 15:10 | 03:00next day | 11h 50m | PhetprasertPlatform 10 · Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿748Choose seat |
| 16:30 | 05:30next day | 13h | Esarn TourKhon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 | Economy Class | ฿715Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 05:30next day | 12h | PhetprasertPlatform 10 · Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿748Choose seat |
| 22:30 | 09:20next day | 10h 50m | PhetprasertPlatform 10 · Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿748Choose seat |
5departures
2operators
฿715From
Operators on this route
- Phetprasert
3 departures/day · Class: Double Decker 48 seats · Platform: 10 · from ฿748 - Esarn Tour
2 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · from ฿715
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Esarn Tour | Economy Class | ฿715 |
| Phetprasert | Double Decker 48 seats | ฿748 |
Terminals
- Khon Kaen Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade), Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (Arcade)
today's departures use platform 10
What the classes mean
- Economy Class
- The entry fare on the route: air-conditioned, reclining, 2+2. Fewer extras than Class 1 and the most common class on shorter provincial runs.
Frequently asked
- About 10h 50m. Across the 5 scheduled departures it ranges from 10h 50m to 13 hours depending on the service.
- ฿715 to ฿748 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 09:30, last departure 22:30.
- Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3. It arrives at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2 (Arcade).
- 2 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Esarn Tour, Phetprasert.
- Yes — 1 of the 5 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
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Related routes
- Return trip: Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen bus
- More buses to Chiang Mai
- All buses from Khon Kaen
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- Khon Kaen – Bangkok
- Chiang Mai – Bangkok
- Bangkok – Chiang Mai
- Khon Kaen – Mukdahan
- Khon Kaen – Amnat Charoen
- Khon Kaen – Phon Thong Bus Terminal
- Nakhon Ratchasima – Khon Kaen
Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:13 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.