There are 6 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanitrain 25
- Take the train from Udon Thani to Kumphawapitrain 26
- Take the taxi from Kumphawapi to Phu Rueataxi
4h 28m฿1,067–3,062Local Bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phu Rueabus 876
7h 15m฿280–390Bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Lom Sakbus 874
- Take the bus from Lom Sak to Phu Rueabus 14
6h 30m฿289–494Drive 238.5 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Phu Rueacar 238.5 km
3h 34m฿1,090–1,575Taxi
- Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Phu Rueataxi 238.5 km
3h 34m฿2,600–3,200Bus via Nong Bua Lamphu
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nong Bua Lam Phubus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Nong Bua Lam Phu
- Take the bus from Nong Bua Lamphu to Phu Rueabus 876
8h 10m฿339–439
Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea is to Local Bus and bus which costs ฿280 - ฿390 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Phu Ruea via Lom Sak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Khon Kaen and Phu Ruea is 290 km. The road distance is 238.5 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿1000 - ฿3100.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea, including transfers.
Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Khon Kaen station.
Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Lom Sak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea.
There are 12+ hotels available in Phu Ruea.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Phu Ruea, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Khon Kaen to Phu Ruea via Lom Sak in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Udon Thani to Kumphawapi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Lom Sak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿190–300
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿190–230
Bus from Lom Sak to Phu Ruea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿95–200
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿95–120
Bus from Udon Thani to Phu Ruea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–310
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿200–240
Bus from Nong Bua Lamphu to Phu Ruea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–250
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿150–180
Bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nong Bua Lam Phu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿160–200
- Website
- Chan Tour
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