There are 6 ways to get from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Na Klangbus 876
- Take the train from Kumphawapi to Khon Kaentrain 26
4h 5m฿318–1,534Bus, Local Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
6h 12m฿284–385Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phu Ruea to Kumphawapitaxi
- Take the train from Kumphawapi to Khon Kaentrain 26
2h 35m฿1,088–2,364Bus
- Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Nong Bua Lamphubus 876
- Take the bus from Nong Bua Lam Phu to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus Nong Bua Lam Phu - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
6h 43m฿338–435Drive 239.4 km
- Drive from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaencar 239.4 km
3h 36m฿917–1,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaentaxi 239.4 km
3h 36m฿2,600–3,200
Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen is to bus and Local Bus which costs ฿280 - ฿390 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen is to taxi and train which takes 2h 35m and costs ฿1000 - ฿2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen. However, there are services departing from Phu Ruea and arriving at Khon Kaen via Udon Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Phu Ruea and Khon Kaen is 261 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.
The best way to get from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs ฿310 - ฿1600.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen, including transfers.
Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Phu Ruea station.
Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Udon Thani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen.
There are 171+ hotels available in Khon Kaen.
What companies run services between Phu Ruea, Thailand and Khon Kaen, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Phu Ruea to Khon Kaen via Udon Thani in around 6h 12m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Kumphawapi to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿18–1,100
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Kumphawapi to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿18–1,100
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Phu Ruea to Na Klang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿120–220
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿120–140
Bus from Phu Ruea to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–310
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿200–240
Bus from Phu Ruea to Nong Bua Lamphu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–250
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿150–180
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nong Bua Lam Phu to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿160–300
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–3,200
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