Hat Yai 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 4 good connections.

Cheapest 463 THB RP170 + RP139 · 35h 20m Fastest 25h 30m SP38 + EX71 · 25h 30m · from 583 THB Sleep on the train 1,148 THB SP38 + EX71 · 25h 30m · berth fare

⚖️ The fastest connection saves 9h 50m but costs 120 THB more than the cheapest one.

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1st train	Change at	2nd train	Total time	Fare from	With berths
SP38 18:05	Bangkok wait 1h	EX71 10:35	25h 30m	583 THB	1,148 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 8h 40m	RP139 19:40	35h 20m	463 THB	1,522 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 10h 05m	SP23 21:05	35h 40m	1,237 THB	1,802 THB
RP170 18:20	Bangkok wait 12h 05m	RP141 23:05	39h 45m	463 THB	1,028 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.

25h 30mfrom 583 THBFastestSleep on the trainShort change: trains can be late

SP38Special Express1st train18:05Hat Yai15h 30movernight09:05⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from338฿3rd class seatBook

18:05Hat Yai
Train SP38 · Special Express
15h 30m on board
09:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest338฿2nd class seat533฿2nd class berth · A/C903฿1st class berth · A/C1,590฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 1h at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

EX71Express2nd train10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)9hdirect19:35Ubon Ratchathanifrom245฿3rd class seatBook

10:35Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train EX71 · Express
9h on board
19:35Ubon Ratchathani

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest245฿2nd class seat · A/C479฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

35h 20mfrom 463 THBCheapest

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 8h 40m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP139Rapid2nd train19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)10hovernight05:40⁺¹Ubon Ratchathanifrom205฿3rd class seatBook

19:40Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP139 · Rapid
10h on board
05:40Ubon Ratchathani

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest205฿2nd class seat329฿2nd class berth · A/C699฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

35h 40mfrom 1,237 THB

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 10h 05m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

SP23Special Express2nd train21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)8h 55movernight06:00⁺¹Ubon Ratchathanifrom979฿2nd class berth · A/CBook

21:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train SP23 · Special Express
8h 55m on board
06:00Ubon Ratchathani

Choose your class2nd class berth · A/CCheapest979฿1st class berth · A/C1,517฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

39h 45mfrom 463 THB

RP170Rapid1st train18:20Hat Yai16h 40movernight10:50⁺¹Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)from258฿3rd class seatBook

18:20Hat Yai
Train RP170 · Rapid
16h 40m on board
10:50Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest258฿2nd class seat453฿2nd class berth · A/C823฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

⏱ Change in Bangkok: wait 12h 05m at Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)

RP141Rapid2nd train23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)11hovernight10:05⁺¹Ubon Ratchathanifrom205฿3rd class seatBook

23:05Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
Train RP141 · Rapid
11h on board
10:05Ubon Ratchathani

Choose your class3rd class seatCheapest205฿2nd class seat329฿

Fare per adult as last seen. Seats and the final price for your date are confirmed on the next page.

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.

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

FAQ

Is there a direct train from Hat Yai to Ubon Ratchathani?

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

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

Take SP38 at 18:05, change in Bangkok and continue on EX71. The whole trip takes about 25h 30m, including 1h to change trains.

What is the cheapest train from Hat Yai to Ubon Ratchathani?

From about 463 THB per adult in total, on RP170 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.

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