Ubon Ratchathani · the Mekong at Khong Chiam
Ubon Ratchathani Taxi & Airport Transfer
Airport → city ฿300 · Khong Chiam ฿1,000
Met outside arrivals at Ubon Airport, or picked up early for the road to the Mekong. One fixed price per car.
- Fixed price per car
- Pay the driver in cash
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- 60 min free wait at UBP
Smile Taxi Service: Google 5.0 · Tripadvisor 5.0
Ubon taxi fares, both directions
Per car, one way, the same whichever way you travel. You pay the driver in cash at the end.
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubon Airport (UBP) ⇄ Ubon city about 10–15 minutes | ||||
| Ubon Airport (UBP) → Ubon city | ฿300 | ฿400 | ฿500 | Book |
| Ubon city → Ubon Airport (UBP) | ฿300 | ฿400 | ฿500 | Book |
| Ubon city ⇄ Khong Chiam about 81 km · about 1 h 20 | ||||
| Ubon city → Khong Chiam | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,500 | Book |
| Khong Chiam → Ubon city | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,500 | Book |
| Ubon Airport (UBP) ⇄ Khong Chiam about 83–85 km · about 1 h 25 | ||||
| Ubon Airport (UBP) → Khong Chiam | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,500 | Book |
| Khong Chiam → Ubon Airport (UBP) | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,500 | Book |
Somewhere else in the province, a round trip or a day out? Ask us for a price. Ask for a price →
Khong Chiam and Pha Taem
Khong Chiam is a riverside town on the Mekong, looking across to Laos. Our fare takes you there; Pha Taem is a little further on.
- Ubon Airport (UBP)in the city · about 10–15 min to the centre
- Ubon cityon to Khong Chiam: about 81 km, about 1 h 20, via Warin Chamrap and Phibun Mangsahan
- Khong Chiamthe fare ends here
- Pha Taem National Parkroughly 15–20 km beyond Khong Chiam · price by message
- The fare ends in Khong Chiam
- For Pha Taem, waiting time or a full day out, message us for a price.
- Pha Taem
- A cliff above the Mekong with prehistoric rock paintings, known for its sunrise.
- A day out from Ubon
- The usual way to see it is a full day from Ubon with Pha Taem. Round trips come with a discount — ask on WhatsApp or LINE.
- Not in any fare
- National-park entry fees, boat trips and attraction tickets are never included.
- Straight from the airport
- UBP to Khong Chiam is about 83–85 km, about 1 h 25 — no need to go into town first.
Sedan, SUV or van
Every price is per car, not per person. Tell us about big luggage or a child seat when you book.
Sedan
Up to 3 passengers · 2 suitcases
Toyota Camry or similar
from ฿300
SUV
Up to 5 passengers · 4 suitcases
Toyota Fortuner or similar
from ฿400
Van
Up to 7 passengers · 5 suitcases
Toyota Commuter or similar
from ฿500
Booked in three steps
Pick your ride
Choose the leg, the car, the date and the time. The price you see is the fare.
We confirm
A person confirms your booking on WhatsApp, LINE or email — whichever you chose.
Ride, then pay the driver
Thai baht in cash at the end. Nothing is charged when you book. Card only? Ask on WhatsApp or LINE for a PayPal link (+5%).
What comes with every booking
- Fixed fare per car, one way
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- 60 minutes' free waiting at Ubon Airport
- Your flight checked by a person
- Child seat +฿100 · name sign at the arrivals exit +฿100, on request
- Free 500 MB eSIM with an airport pickup, on request
- An English-speaking driver on request, depending on who is free
- Round trips at a discount, priced by message
Who drives you
Ubon Taxis is run by Smile Taxi Service, a Thai private-taxi company. Its ratings: Google 5.0 and Tripadvisor 5.0. Across Thailand it has carried more than 8,000 passengers.
- 5.0Google
- 5.0Tripadvisor
- 8,000+Passengers
Questions before you ride
- How much is a taxi from Ubon Ratchathani Airport to the city?
- ฿300 by sedan, ฿400 by SUV and ฿500 by van, per car, one way. The ride back to the airport is the same price.
- How much is a taxi from Ubon to Khong Chiam?
- ฿1,000 by sedan, ฿1,200 by SUV and ฿1,500 by van, per car, one way, from Ubon city or straight from the airport. The drive is about 81 km and takes about 1 h 20.
- Is booking ahead cheaper than a taxi at the airport?
- No. Meter taxis and Grab at UBP usually cost less for the 10–15 minutes into town. Booking with us gets you a driver waiting outside arrivals, a fixed price and 60 minutes of free waiting — worth it with family, luggage or a late flight.
- Where does the driver meet me at Ubon Airport?
- Outside the arrivals exit, after you collect your bags. The exact meeting point comes with your booking confirmation. Name sign at the arrivals exit: +฿100, on request.
- What if my flight is late?
- Give us your flight number when you book. A person checks the flight before the driver sets off, and the first 60 minutes of waiting are free.
- Can you take us to Pha Taem?
- Our fare ends in Khong Chiam. Pha Taem National Park is roughly 15–20 km further; for Pha Taem, waiting time or a full day out, message us on WhatsApp or LINE for a price.
- How do I pay?
- In Thai baht cash to the driver at the end of the ride. Nothing is charged when you book and there is no deposit. If you can only pay by card, message us on WhatsApp or LINE and we send a PayPal payment link; a 5% fee is added.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. Message us on WhatsApp or LINE.
- Is the price per person?
- No, per car: up to 3 passengers in a sedan, 5 in an SUV and 7 in a van.
- Do the drivers speak English?
- Not every driver does. You can ask for an English-speaking driver when you book; it depends on who is available.
Landing at UBP, or up early for the Mekong?
Book the ride now and pay the driver at the end.