Phuket → Khon Kaen by bus
The bus from Phuket to Khon Kaen takes about 21 hours and costs ฿1,405–฿1,873. There are 2 departures bookable through Busaba, all leaving at 14:00, leaving from Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
- Fares for 2026-10-09: ฿1,405–฿1,873
- Duration: 21 hours scheduled — across 2 departures
- 2 departures on 2026-10-09 — first 14:00, last 14:00
- Departs from Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Operators: Chan Tour
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Chan Tour. Checked 26 Sep 2026 02:14 (ICT).
Timetable · 2026-10-09
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:0021h | 11:00 | Chan TourPremium Economy Class · Phuket Bus Terminal 2 · Charging point · Blanket · snack included | ฿1,873Choose seat |
| 14:0021h | 11:00 | Chan TourP1 · Phuket Bus Terminal 2 · Blanket · snack included | ฿1,405Choose seat |
Operators on this route
- Chan Tour
2 departures/day · Class: P1, Premium Economy Class · from ฿1,405
Terminals
- Phuket Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Khon Kaen Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
In Phuket, buses leave from Phuket Bus Terminal 2. Your ticket names the exact platform and boarding point, with a map pin.
In Khon Kaen, buses arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3.
Frequently asked
How long is the bus from Phuket to Khon Kaen?
About 21 hours, and every scheduled service takes the same time.
How much is the Phuket to Khon Kaen bus ticket?
฿1,405 to ฿1,873 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-09.
What time is the first and last bus?
There is one departure, at 14:00.
Which terminal does the Khon Kaen bus leave from?
Phuket Bus Terminal 2. It arrives at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3.
Which bus companies run the Phuket to Khon Kaen route?
1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Chan Tour. Each sets its own fares and classes; every departure in the timetable names its operator.
How do I book the Phuket to Khon Kaen bus online?
Three steps: tell Busaba where and when in chat, in any language; pick your seat on the live seat map; then pay. Pay by Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Thai QR (PromptPay), K PLUS, or cash at any 7-Eleven. The QR ticket arrives in the chat and the driver scans it at boarding.
Which bus classes run from Phuket to Khon Kaen?
Premium Economy Class, P1 — as sold for 2026-10-09. The class sets seat width and on-board extras, and the timetable shows it beside each departure.
Is there a night bus from Phuket to Khon Kaen?
Not on the current timetable — departures run from 14:00 to 14:00. Timetables do change, and the search above always shows the real departures.
Booking from outside Thailand? How to book a bus ticket in Thailand — payment, ID and what arrives on your ticket.
First time on a Thai bus? See the guide to bus travel in Thailand before you ride.
Related routes
- More buses to Khon Kaen
- All buses from Phuket
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- Bangkok – Chiang Mai
- Bangkok – Nan
- Bangkok – Phayao
At a glance
- Cheapest fare
- ฿1,405
- Fastest journey
- 21h
- First and last departure
- 14:00 – 14:00
- Operators on this route
- 1
- Classes running
- Premium Economy Class, P1
Every departure on 2026-10-09
2 scheduled departures. Times are local; the fare shown is the lowest seat price on that service.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 11:00 | 21h | Chan Tour | Premium Economy Class | ฿1,873 |
| 14:00 | 11:00 | 21h | Chan Tour | P1 | ฿1,405 |
What each class means on this route
Seat counts come from the vehicles actually running this corridor, not a generic table.
| Class | Seats | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Economy Class | — | 1 |
| P1 | — | 1 |
Terminals at both ends
Fares by class and operator
Lowest live seat price per operator and class on this corridor.
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Tour | P1 | ฿1,405 |
| Chan Tour | Premium Economy Class | ฿1,873 |
Booking from abroad, and visa runs
Can I use this bus for a visa run?
Yes — this is a scheduled public service and there is no restriction on why you travel. The bus takes you to the town; the border crossing itself is on foot or by local transport from the terminal, and immigration hours are set by the crossing, not by the bus. Book the return separately once you know how long the queue took.
Does the fare change if I book in English?
No. The fare on this page is the operator's own seat price and it is identical in every language Busaba serves — the same ฿1,405–฿1,873 you would be quoted at the counter in Thai. Language changes the words, never the number.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Yes. Payment is taken by card in Thai baht, so a foreign card is charged the fare plus whatever your own bank adds for a THB transaction. No Thai bank account and no Thai phone number is required to hold a seat or to pay.
What name appears on the ticket?
The name you enter, in the script you enter it in — Latin letters are accepted and are what most operators on this route print. Bring the passport whose name you booked under; on cross-border and long-distance services the operator may check it against the ticket at boarding.
Is there a service I can rely on every month?
This corridor runs 2 departures on the date checked, first 14:00 and last 14:00, operated by 1. That pattern is stable enough to plan a monthly trip around, though the exact times shift with the season — the page is regenerated nightly from live inventory.
Read from the live Busaba booking system on 26 Sep 2026 02:14 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-09. Fares vary by travel date; check live seats and book in the chat.