There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane CEI - UBP
3h 41m฿3,122–5,068Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathanibus
17h 38m฿1,100–1,400Drive 973.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathanicar 973.8 km
14h 39m฿4,304–6,217
Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani is to bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿1400 and takes 17h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs ฿3100 - ฿5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Ubon Ratchathani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 38m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Ubon Ratchathani is 756 km. The road distance is 973.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani without a car is to bus which takes 17h 38m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1400.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs ฿3100 - ฿5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1100 - ฿1400 and takes 17h 38m.
Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Ubon Ratchathani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani is 974 km. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand?
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,100–1,400 and the journey takes 17h 38m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–6,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–7,500
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–4,100
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–8,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–13,000
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,400
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
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