Thailand to China · 1 border · Where else can you go from Khon Kaen?
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Scroll for the full route →Khon Kaen → Bangkok · about ~50m in the air · ~€30–90
Bangkok → Kunming · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Kunming → Chengdu · about ~1h 5m in the air · ~€45–160
Khon Kaen (Thailand) and Chengdu (China) are 1,586 km (985 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Bangkok and Kunming: ~8h 15m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€145–500 per person. Without flying, it takes about 20h 15m by bus and train, via Vientiane, Kunming and Guiyang. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~8h 15m door to door by flight, via Bangkok and Kunming, including time for changes and airports.
~€145–500 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Yes: by bus and train, via Vientiane, Kunming and Guiyang, in about 20h 15m, for ~€60–215.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.