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How to get fromVientiane to Ubon Ratchathaniby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane plane VTE - UBP
    3h 35m
    ฿5,425–10,854

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus 874
    10h 15m
    ฿608–747

  3. Drive  452.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ubon Ratchathanicar car 452.6 km
    7h 1m
    ฿2,738–3,955

  4. Fly to Pakse International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane plane VTE - PKZ
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    6h 3m
    ฿4,343–5,798

  5. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Hotel Transfer to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Vientiane Hotel Transfer - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Ubon Ratchathani
    12h 15m
    ฿745–855

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus Khua Din Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus Udon Thani 1 - Ubon Ratchathani
    12h 40m
    ฿727

Vientiane to Ubon Ratchathani by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿745Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ubon Ratchathani via Khon Kaen in around 10h 15m.

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