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How to get fromUbon Ratchathani to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

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    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Ubon Ratchathani - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    8h 38m
    ฿410–1,377

  2. Drive  432 km

    1. Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 432 km
    6h 36m
    ฿1,966–2,840

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ubon Ratchathani to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi 432 km
    6h 36m
    ฿4,800–6,000

  4. Fly Ubon Ratchathani Airport to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane UBP - VTE
    6h 18m
    ฿5,297–8,311

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Ubon Ratchathani - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nong Khaibus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Nong Khai
    8h 45m
    ฿608–730

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani 1bus bus Ubon Ratchathani - Udon Thani 1
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    10h 9m
    ฿497–1,395

  7. Bus via Vientiane Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    12h 1m
    ฿515–623

  8. Fly Ubon Ratchathani Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane UBP - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    5h 47m
    ฿3,510–4,974

  9. Bus to Pakse International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus bus
    2. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane PKZ - VTE
    7h 35m
    ฿3,963–6,182

  10. Bus to Savannakhet Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Mukdahanbus bus
    2. Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane ZVK - VTE
    7h 55m
    ฿3,752–4,712

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,990Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 and Nong Khai in around 8h 45m.

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