Pattaya to Ubon Ratchathani by train

There is no direct train. You change trains once in Bangkok and book each train as its own ticket. We found 5 good connections.

Cheapest 375 THB RP888 + RP141 · 17h 39m Fastest 13h 34m RP888 + SP23 · 13h 34m · from 1,149 THB Sleep on the train 1,149 THB RP888 + SP23 · 13h 34m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 4h 05m but costs 774 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st trainChange at2nd trainTotal timeFare fromWith berths
RP888 16:26Bangkok
wait 2h 10m
 SP23 21:0513h 34m 1,149 THB 1,149 THB
RP888 16:26Bangkok
wait 4h 10m
 RP141 23:0517h 39m 375 THB –
RP888 16:26Bangkok
wait 11h 15m
 SP21 06:1021h 34m 669 THB –
RP888 16:26Bangkok
wait 12h 15m
 RP135 07:1025h 34m 375 THB –
RP888 16:26Bangkok
wait 15h 40m
 EX71 10:3527h 09m 415 THB –

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.

13h 34mfrom 1,149 THBFastestSleep on the train
  1. Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)
    RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB
    Book RP888
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 2h 10m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
  3. Day 1 21:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 06:00 Ubon Ratchathani
    SP23 · Special Express · 8h 55m · 🌙 overnight · from 979 THB · berth 979 THB
    Book SP23
17h 39mfrom 375 THBCheapest
  1. Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)
    RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB
    Book RP888
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 4h 10m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
  3. Day 1 23:05 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 10:05 Ubon Ratchathani
    RP141 · Rapid · 11h · 🌙 overnight · from 205 THB
    Book RP141
21h 34mfrom 669 THB
  1. Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)
    RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB
    Book RP888
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 11h 15m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
  3. Day 2 06:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 14:00 Ubon Ratchathani
    SP21 · Special Express · 7h 50m · from 499 THB
    Book SP21
25h 34mfrom 375 THB
  1. Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)
    RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB
    Book RP888
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h 15m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
  3. Day 2 07:10 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 18:00 Ubon Ratchathani
    RP135 · Rapid · 10h 50m · from 205 THB
    Book RP135
27h 09mfrom 415 THB
  1. Day 1 16:26 Pattaya → Day 1 18:55 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)
    RP888 · Rapid · 2h 29m · from 170 THB
    Book RP888
  2. ⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 15h 40m, from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) (allow time to cross the city)
  3. Day 2 10:35 Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) → Day 2 19:35 Ubon Ratchathani
    EX71 · Express · 9h · from 245 THB
    Book EX71

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See also: night trains · return: Ubon Ratchathani to Pattaya · all connections

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Pattaya to Ubon Ratchathani?

No. You change trains once, in Bangkok, and book each train as a separate ticket.

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

Take RP888 at 16:26, change in Bangkok and continue on SP23. The whole trip takes about 13h 34m, including 2h 10m to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Pattaya to Ubon Ratchathani?

From about 375 THB per adult in total, on RP888 and RP141 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.

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