THE SHORT VERSION
Udon Thani to Khon Kaen at a glance.
- From
- Udon Thani อุดรธานี
- To
- Khon Kaen ขอนแก่น
- Road distance
- About 120 km
- Straight line
- 109 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Khon Kaen to Udon Thani →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Udon Thani
Udon Thani is a city in north-east Thailand, about an hour from the Lao border at Nong Khai. International buses run to Vientiane, and long-distance buses to Bangkok and across Isan.
- Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
In the centre. Long-distance buses and the international bus to Vientiane. - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 2
On the edge of town. Regional services.
Arriving in Khon Kaen
Use a tuk-tuk, songthaew or ride-hail to the centre.
- Khon Kaen bus terminals
Several terminals; long-distance services use the newer terminal outside the centre.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check which terminal your bus uses.
KEEP GOING
From Khon Kaen, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Khon Kaen
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Udon Thani from Khon Kaen by road?+
About 120 km by road (109 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Udon Thani?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Udon Thani include Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1, Udon Thani Bus Terminal 2, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Khon Kaen to Udon Thani guide.
Where does the bus from Udon Thani arrive in Khon Kaen?+
It depends on the operator. In Khon Kaen, services use Khon Kaen bus terminals. Use a tuk-tuk, songthaew or ride-hail to the centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Khon Kaen?+
Use a tuk-tuk, songthaew or ride-hail to the centre.
What kind of bus runs from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Udon Thani to Khon Kaen bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Khon Kaen by bus?+
Direct buses from Khon Kaen include Nong Khai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Ubon Ratchathani, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and more. See all connections on our Khon Kaen bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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