Railway Route Information

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) – Ubon Ratchathani

Origin

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Destination

Ubon Ratchathani

Travel time

7–11 hours

Route Overview

The Northeastern Line railway route from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ubon Ratchathani Station the main terminus of the lower Isan railway line, ideal for a long-distance journey that offers both comfort and scenery along the way.


Distance and Travel Time

  • Origin: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Grand Station)
  • Destination: Ubon Ratchathani Railway Station
  • Travel time: approximately 7:50 – 10:50 hours
  • Distance: 568 kilometres

Timetable

Train No. / Service Type Departure from Krung Thep Aphiwat Arrival at Ubon Ratchathani Booking
21 (Special Express) 06:10 14:00 Book Now
135 (Rapid) 07:10 18:00 Book Now
71 (Express) 10:35 19:50 Book Now
145 (Rapid) (temporarily suspended) 15:50 03:35 (next morning) Book Now
139 (Rapid) 19:25 06:15 (next morning) Book Now
23 (Special Express) 21:05 06:40 (next morning) Book Now
67 (Express) (temporarily suspended) 22:05 07:50 (next morning) Book Now
141 (Rapid) 23:05 10:20 (next morning) Book Now


Approximate Ticket Prices

  • 1st Class A/C seat & sleeper : 1,089 – 2,317 THB
  • 2nd Class A/C seat & sleeper : 770 – 979 THB
  • 2nd Class seat (fan) : 220 – 329 THB
  • 3rd Class seat (fan) : 158 – 205 THB

Route Highlights

  • A wide choice of trains — A/C sleepers, Express and Special Express
  • Train 21 (Special Express) is the fastest, taking only ~7 h 50 min
  • Train 23 is a night sleeper, ideal for overnight travel
  • Beautiful scenery passing provinces such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin and Sisaket

Route Information

Origin

Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Destination

Ubon Ratchathani

Travel time

7–11 hours