Rayong To Khon Kaen By Bus Or Car?

[richb2004]

I am planning a trip to Khon Kaen for the marathon. I will be traveling from Rayong, either by car or by bus. Firstly I am wondering what kind of bus services are available from Pattaya and if anyone has made the trip by car.

[Patex]

I am planning a trip to Khon Kaen for the marathon. I will be traveling from Rayong, either by car or by bus. Firstly I am wondering what kind of bus services are available from Pattaya and if anyone has made the trip by car.

There is a daily bus (blue/white colered) Rayon- Nong Kai, he passes Pattaya and also Khon Kaen BUT he is "Kee Chaa" (Fukcing slow). You can calculate up to 10h .

Patex

[englishoak]

car means you can stop along the way

[monsieurhappy]

It's a very easy drive from Rayong to Khon Kaen even for someone who doesn't have much experience of driving in Thailand. The road is very good with lots of dual-carriageway, well sign-posted and plenty of fuel & refreshment stops. Take the 36 from Rayong to the 331 heading north, by-passing Pattaya. When you reach the 304 intersection head for Kabin Buri/Nakhon Ratchasima ( Korat ). The road through the hills is the only time you have to take extra care if it's busy. I don't know if the dual-carr. is finished yet in this part, great if it is. The 304 will take you straight through Korat over the flyover and then join the 2 which will take you to KK. Fuel in the Korat area used to be cheaper than anywhere else on that route, so it may be worth while trying to make your fuel stop there.

I have driven from Pattaya to KK in 4 hours ( true ) but for a more realistic time for your journey from Rayong I would say 6/7 hours. Have a good trip.