Khon Kaen Travel Guide: Khon Kaen, Thailand's fourth-largest city, is home to the largest university in Isan (Northeast Thailand). This young and dynamic city offers a high quality of life, although from a tourist perspective – aside from the lake and Wat Nong Wan – it doesn't have much to offer. As a central point in Northern Thailand, Khon Kaen is easily accessible and an ideal stopover for exploring Isan. While there aren't many significant monuments, the city's atmosphere, its modernity (which hasn't yet detracted from the charm of this young city – founded two centuries ago under King Rama I), the local bus network, and the lake make Khon Kaen a very pleasant city. Many expats appreciate the quieter alternative to Bangkok or Chiang Mai. You might even find yourself staying longer than planned, drawn in by Khon Kaen's relaxed atmosphere and modern infrastructure. All the information you need about getting around Khon Kaen can be found in our "Getting Around Khon Kaen" section.

Accommodation in Khon Kaen: Like any major city, Khon Kaen offers a wide range of hotels and guesthouses in all price categories. The value for money is often very good. There isn't one particular area with a higher concentration of accommodation, nor is there one specific neighborhood we would particularly recommend. However, finding accommodation near Sri Chan Road is ideal. Find accommodation in Khon Kaen. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length-1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Khon Kaen. Non C Park Hotel in Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen City, 8.1/10. Book now. More details. View all accommodations in Khon Kaen.

Practical information about Khon Kaen: Khon Kaen is accessible by plane, train, or bus. From there, you can reach almost every corner of Thailand by bus. There is an extensive local bus network (songthaews with numbers) that will take you around the city several times. As is common throughout Thailand, tuk-tuks are also available. A car or motorbike is recommended for visiting Khon Kaen, as there are many interesting places in the area, such as archaeological sites, impressive rock formations, and beautiful temples with magnificent exterior paintings, which are difficult to reach by public transport. Therefore, if you want to enjoy everything that Khon Kaen province has to offer, having your own transport is advisable. Buses to Khon Kaen depart from Bangkok's Mochit Northern Bus Terminal and take approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes (online booking is available on this website).

How do I get to Khon Kaen? To get to Khon Kaen, you have all options except boat travel. There are daily flights from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The city is also accessible by train and bus (online booking is available on this website). Many major cities in Thailand are connected to Khon Kaen by at least one bus route with at least one daily departure. All cities in Isan are connected to Khon Kaen by bus, with several departures daily. From Bangkok, there is at least one bus per hour, and the journey takes approximately seven hours. From Chiang Mai, the bus journey takes ten hours. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Khon Kaen

What's the best way to get around Khon Kaen? Khon Kaen has a well-developed local bus network with numbered songthaews. These will take you to almost any location in the city for about 10 THB. You can get a map of the bus network at the TAT office near the lake. Alternatively, metered taxis and tuk-tuks are readily available in Khon Kaen. You can also use the Grab app (similar to Uber, which is no longer available in Southeast Asia) to book transportation.

Other sights in Khon Kaen: Bueng Khan Nakhon Lake (a 100-hectare lake) is perfect for walks and bike rides. Nearby are some of Khon Kaen's most interesting temples. Wat That: This small temple boasts a charming chedi, impressive both inside and out. It's located near Bueng Khan Nakhon Lake and is about a ten-minute walk from Wat Nong Wang. Wat Pho Non Than: This temple might interest visitors because of the unusual exterior walls of one of its buildings, which are decorated with plaster figures of animals and nature scenes.

How do I ask for directions to Khon Kaen in Thai? I want to go to Khon Kaen / Yak pai thi Gon gen. Where is Khon Kaen? / Gon gen yu thi nai?