Nong Khai to Ubon Ratchathani by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Saraburi or Kaeng Khoi or Ayutthaya or Rangsit or Phachi or Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 12 good connections.

Cheapest 456 THB EX76 + RP139 · 23h 10m Fastest 17h 45m RP134 + SP21 · 17h 45m Sleep on the train 1,199 THB SP26 + RP135 · 22h 20m · berth fare

Day you leave Nong KhaiThe second train's date is set for you.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
RP134 20:15	Saraburi wait 2h 04m	SP21 07:33	17h 45m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Kaeng Khoi wait 2h 30m	SP21 07:44	17h 45m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Ayutthaya wait 2h 34m	SP21 06:58	18h 20m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Rangsit wait 1h 33m	SP21 06:36	18h 20m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Kaeng Khoi wait 4h 15m	RP135 09:29	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Saraburi wait 3h 48m	RP135 09:17	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Ayutthaya wait 2h 13m	RP135 08:27	21h 45m	at booking	–
RP134 20:15	Phachi wait 2h 56m	RP135 08:50	21h 45m	at booking	–
SP26 19:40	Bangkok wait 1h 40m	RP135 07:10	22h 20m	1,199 THB	1,199 THB
SP26 19:40	Rangsit wait 2h 35m	RP135 07:38	22h 20m	at booking	–
EX76 06:30	Bangkok wait 4h 20m	RP139 19:40	23h 10m	456 THB	950 THB
EX76 06:30	Ayutthaya wait 6h 22m	RP139 20:46	23h 10m	at booking	–

Fares are per adult for the cheapest class we know on each train. "With berths" uses a sleeper berth on the overnight train(s). Live fares show when you book.

17h 45mFastest

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:29 Saraburi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 14m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 2h 04m at Saraburi
Day 2 07:33 Saraburi → Day 2 14:00 Ubon Ratchathani

SP21 · Special Express · 6h 27m

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17h 45m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:14 Kaeng Khoi

RP134 · Rapid · 8h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 2h 30m at Kaeng Khoi
Day 2 07:44 Kaeng Khoi → Day 2 14:00 Ubon Ratchathani

SP21 · Special Express · 6h 16m

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18h 20m

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 04:24 Ayutthaya

SP26 · Special Express · 8h 44m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 34m at Ayutthaya
Day 2 06:58 Ayutthaya → Day 2 14:00 Ubon Ratchathani

SP21 · Special Express · 7h 02m

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18h 20mShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:03 Rangsit

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 23m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 1h 33m at Rangsit
Day 2 06:36 Rangsit → Day 2 14:00 Ubon Ratchathani

SP21 · Special Express · 7h 24m

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21h 45m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:14 Kaeng Khoi

RP134 · Rapid · 8h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Kaeng Khoi: wait 4h 15m at Kaeng Khoi
Day 2 09:29 Kaeng Khoi → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 8h 31m

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21h 45m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:29 Saraburi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 14m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Saraburi: wait 3h 48m at Saraburi
Day 2 09:17 Saraburi → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 8h 43m

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21h 45m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 06:14 Ayutthaya

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 59m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 2h 13m at Ayutthaya
Day 2 08:27 Ayutthaya → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 9h 33m

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21h 45m

Day 1 20:15 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:54 Phachi

RP134 · Rapid · 9h 39m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Phachi: wait 2h 56m at Phachi
Day 2 08:50 Phachi → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 9h 10m

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22h 20mfrom 1,199 THBSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:30 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 50m · 🌙 overnight · from 994 THB · berth 994 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 2 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 10h 50m · from 205 THB

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22h 20m

Day 1 19:40 Nong Khai → Day 2 05:03 Rangsit

SP26 · Special Express · 9h 23m · 🌙 overnight

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⏱ Change in Rangsit: wait 2h 35m at Rangsit
Day 2 07:38 Rangsit → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani

RP135 · Rapid · 10h 22m

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23h 10mfrom 456 THBCheapest

Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 15:20 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX76 · Express · 8h 50m · from 251 THB

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⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 20m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Day 1 19:40 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 05:40 Ubon Ratchathani

RP139 · Rapid · 10h · 🌙 overnight · from 205 THB · berth 699 THB

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23h 10m

Day 1 06:30 Nong Khai → Day 1 14:24 Ayutthaya

EX76 · Express · 7h 54m

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⏱ Change in Ayutthaya: wait 6h 22m at Ayutthaya
Day 1 20:46 Ayutthaya → Day 2 05:40 Ubon Ratchathani

RP139 · Rapid · 8h 54m · 🌙 overnight

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Good to know

Each train is a separate ticket. Book the first train, then the second train for the day it leaves.
Leave at least 2–3 hours to change trains. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, often run late, and a missed connection is not refunded.
Most long-distance trains in Bangkok use Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, so you usually change in the same building.
Times and fares come from our timetable and can change. The booking page shows the live times, seats and fares.

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Nong Khai to Ubon Ratchathani?

No. You change trains once, in Saraburi or Kaeng Khoi or Ayutthaya or Rangsit or Phachi or Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

What is the fastest way from Nong Khai to Ubon Ratchathani by train?

Take RP134 at 20:15, change in Saraburi and continue on SP21. The whole trip takes about 17h 45m, including 2h 04m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Nong Khai to Ubon Ratchathani?

From about 456 THB per adult in total, on EX76 and RP139 in the cheapest available class.

How much time should I leave to change trains?

At least one hour at the same station. Long-distance trains, especially from the south, are often late, so a wait of 2–3 hours is safer. If you change between Hua Lamphong and Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok, allow extra time to cross the city.