By train the journey from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani is scheduled to take from 7 to 11 hours depending upon which train you take.
Train Times from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani
There are currently 6 trains a day from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani.
| Train | Ayutthaya | Ubon Ratchathani | Service |
| 141 | 00:17 | 10:20 | Rapid |
| 21 | 06:59 | 14:00 | Special Express |
| 135 | 08:28 | 18:00 | Rapid |
| 71 | 11:31 | 19:50 | Express |
| 139 | 20:26 | 06:15 | Rapid |
| 23 | 22:02 | 06:40 | Special Express |
- The fastest train service from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani is Train #21 departing from Ayutthaya at 06:59 and scheduled to arrive in Ubon Ratchathani 7 hours 1 minute later at 14:00.
- The slowest train service from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani is Train #145 departing from Ayutthaya at 16:56 and scheduled to arrive in Ubon Ratchathani 10 hours 35 minutes later at 03:35.
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Ticket Prices from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani
Tickets for the train journey from Ayutthaya to Ubon Ratchathani purchased online cost 50 to 100 THB more than they do purchased at a train station in Thailand
| Seat Type | Online Price | Station Price |
| 2nd Class A/C Sleeper | 1,057 THB | 957 THB |
| 2nd Class A/C Seat | 573 THB | 477 THB |
| 2nd Class Fan Seat | 369 THB | 307 THB |
| 3rd Class Fan Seat | 245 THB | 195 THB |
The advantage of paying more to book online is that you can guarantee the availability of the seat type of your choice on the train service that is most convenient for you.
Ayutthaya Train Station
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Ubon Ratchathani Train Station
About Travel to Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani is the last stop on the Eastern Branch of Thailand’s North Eastern Line. Not so many foreign visitors make it all the way that far to the east of Thailand. For those that do the two most common reasons for wanting to travel to Ubon Ratachthani are to visit the temples in the city, or to make the crossing into Southern Laos via the town of Pakse.
Travel to Pakse
Pakse is one of the largest towns in Laos, and there are regular direct bus services from Ubon Ratchathani’s main bus station that travel direct to Pakse in around 6 hours. From Pakse you can travel by minivan to the famous 4,000 Islands region near the border with Cambodia.
Wat Nong Pa Phong near Ubon RatchathaniStaying in Ubon Ratchathani
With a city centre population of over 100,000 permanent residents, Ubon Ratchathani is one of the larger towns in the North Eastern Region of Thailand. Ubon Ratchathani has good facilities, however, English is not as widely spoken as it other parts of Thailand which receive more foreign visitors. Some understanding of the Thai language is helpful.
Temples in Ubon Ratchathani
The city centre isn’t particularly attractive, however, there are some significant temples in the area and some of these are well known for accepting foreign visitors for study courses and initiation into the Buddhist monkhood. Amongst the best known of Ubon Ratchathani’s temples are:
- Wat Nong Bua: Temple famous for its chedi which resembles the one built in Bodh Gaya, India, to mark the spot where the Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Wat Thung Si Muang: Small temple best known for its wooden library building on stilts in a pond.
- Wat Pah Nanachat: Forest temple with monks of many nationalities. People interested in Buddhism like to visit to talk with the monks and join courses.
- Wat Nong Pa Phong: A temple famous for being the home of Ajahn Chah, one of Thailand’s most famous Buddhist monks. The temple is in an isolated location and features an impressive golden stupa.