Khon Kaen → Nong Khai by bus
The bus from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai takes about 3 hours and costs ฿200–฿250. There are 2 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 03:30, last bus 10:00, leaving from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3.
- Fares today: ฿200–฿250 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Chan Tour. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:14 (ICT).
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:30 | 06:30 | 3h | Chan TourKhon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 · Charging point · Blanket · snack included | Premium Economy Class | ฿200Choose seat |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | 3h | Chan TourKhon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 · Charging point · Blanket | Premium Economy Class | ฿250Choose seat |
166 km apart in a straight line, averaging 55 km/h over 3h
Operators on this route
- Chan Tour
2 departures/day · Class: Premium Economy Class · from ฿200
Terminals
- Khon Kaen Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Nong Khai Nong Khai Bus Terminal
Asked about this route
- What time do buses run from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai?
- 2 departures on 2026-10-02, first 03:30, last 10:00.
Frequently asked
- About 3 hours, and every scheduled service takes the same time.
- ฿200 to ฿250 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 03:30, last departure 10:00.
- 1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Chan Tour.
- Yes — 1 of the 2 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
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Related routes
- Return trip: Nong Khai to Khon Kaen bus
- More buses to Nong Khai
- All buses from Khon Kaen
- Bangkok – Khon Kaen
- Khon Kaen – Bangkok
- Khon Kaen – Mukdahan
- Khon Kaen – Amnat Charoen
- Khon Kaen – Phon Thong Bus Terminal
- Nakhon Ratchasima – Khon Kaen
- Khon Kaen – Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nong Khai – Bangkok
Crossing the border from here
This service ends in Nong Khai, the town. The crossing itself is the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, reached on foot or by local transport from the terminal, and it leads to Vientiane, Laos.
Published hours are 06:00–22:00 ICT, set by the crossing rather than by the bus, and a land border can close at short notice. Book the return separately once you know how long the queue took.
Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:14 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.