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How to get fromUbon Ratchathani to Vientianeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane UBP - VTE
    3h 50m
    $152–323

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    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
    9h 45m
    $11–14

  3. 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 to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    9h 40m
    $13–56

  4. Drive  451.4 km

    1. Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientianecar car 451.4 km
    7h 1m
    $81–117

  5. Bus to Pakse International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 2m
    $105–182

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani 1bus bus Ubon Ratchathani - Udon Thani 1
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus bus Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 - Nong Khai Bus Terminal
    12h 45m
    $25–33

Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 9h 40m.

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