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

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There are 5 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
    ฿5,403–10,809

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus 874
    10h 15m
    ฿345–465

  3. Drive  452.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ubon Ratchathanicar car 452.6 km
    7h 1m
    ฿2,727–3,939

  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
    ฿4,328–5,778

  5. Bus #2

    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
    ฿606–745

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,064Cheapest 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 Central Bus Station Vientiane to Ubon Ratchathani via Khon Kaen in around 10h 15m.

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