By train the journey from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok is scheduled to take from 8 to 11 hours depending upon which train you take.
Train Times from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok
There are 6 direct trains per day from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok.
| Train | Ubon Ratchathani | Bangkok | Service |
| 72 | 05:40 | 14:30 | Express |
| 136 | 07:00 | 17:55 | Rapid |
| 22 | 14:50 | 22:35 | Special Express |
| 142 | 17:35 | 04:10 | Rapid |
| 24 | 19:00 | 04:50 | Special Express |
| 140 | 20:30 | 07:10 | Rapid |
- The fastest train from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok is Train #22 departing at 14:50 and scheduled to arrive 7 hours 45 minutes later at 22:35.
- The slowest direct trains from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok is Train #136 departing at 07:00 and arriving in Bangkok at 17:55, a journey time of 10 hours 55 minutes.
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The best day time train to book is Train #22 which has 3 carriages of air-conditioned 2nd and 3rd class seats. Meals and drinks are included in the ticket price on Train #22. Of the 3 overnight trains the best service is Train #24 which uses the State Railway of Thailand’s brand new train carriages introduced into service in November 2016. 1st and 2nd class air-conditioned sleeper berths are available on Train #24.
Ticket Prices from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok
| Seat Type | Online Price | Station Price |
| 1st Class A/C Sleeper | 1,530 THB | 1,320 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Sleeper | 991 to 1,071 THB | 781 to 821 THB |
| 2nd Class Fan Sleeper | 750 THB | 481 THB |
| 3rd Class A/C Seat | 827 THB | 581 THB |
About Train Travel to Bangkok
There is some great scenery on route from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok, particularly in the section of the North Eastern Line between Nakhon Ratchasima and Ayutthaya. You pass by a large lake, mountains, temples and a magnificent hillside Buddha visible only from the train.
Fantastic scenery on route from Ubon Ratchathani to BangkokIn order to see this great scenery need to get up early and take Train #72 departing from Ubon Ratchathani at 05:40, or take the slow train, Train #136, departing at 07:00. All the other trains pass through the most scenic sections of the North Eastern Train line at night and you will see nothing. If you are travelling by train from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok because you enjoy train travel then consider taking Train #72 or Train #136 and forgo comfort for the great views on route.
Location of Ubon Ratchathani Train Station
Location of Bangkok Train Station
- From the 19th January 2023 the main railway station in Bangkok is Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station).