Cities Near Ubon Ratchathani
Cities near Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pakse, Savannakhet, Kalasin. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand is Pakse, about 64 mi (103 km) away — roughly 1 hr 55 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakse | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Savannakhet | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kalasin | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Maha Sarakham | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sakon Nakhon | 141 mi / 227 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Siem Reap | 146 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Thakhèk | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Khon Kaen | 158 mi / 254 km | 3 hr 40 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 184 mi / 296 km | 4 hr 17 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Battambang | 184 mi / 297 km | 4 hr 17 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ubon Ratchathani
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pakse, Savannakhet. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ubon Ratchathani
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Sakon Nakhon, Siem Reap, Thakhèk. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ubon Ratchathani include Pakse, Savannakhet, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Sakon Nakhon. The closest is Pakse, about 64 miles (103 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Ubon Ratchathani
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Pakse
- → Best time to visit Savannakhet
- → Best time to visit Kalasin
- → Best time to visit Maha Sarakham
- → Best time to visit Sakon Nakhon
- → Best time to visit Siem Reap
- → Best time to visit Thakhèk
- → Best time to visit Khon Kaen
- → Best time to visit Nakhon Ratchasima
- → Best time to visit Battambang