Getting Around Yasothon
How to Arrive and Explore the Province

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Before planning, it helps to know the lay of the land: Yasothon has neither an airport nor a train station within the province. The northeastern rail line runs through Khon Kaen and Ubon but skips Yasothon entirely, and the nearest airport is Ubon Ratchathani, about 100 km away. That leaves two main approaches — take a direct bus from Bangkok straight into the city, or fly into Ubon (some people choose Roi Et or Khon Kaen instead) and drive in — then sort out how to get around the province once you've arrived.

By intercity bus from Bangkok

The bus is the option most people use, because it runs straight into the city and the fare is easy on the wallet. Buses leave from Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) in Bangkok and arrive at the Yasothon Bus Terminal, which sits right in town, so getting on to your hotel is straightforward. The Bangkok–Yasothon distance is roughly 530–570 km and the trip takes about 8–9 hours depending on stops and traffic.

• Main operators — Nakhonchai Air, Cherdchai Tour and a few others run this route several times a day. Some services continue past Yasothon on to Amnat Charoen or Mukdahan.
• Rough fares — air-conditioned/first-class seats start around ฿440–520, while 32-seat VIP coaches run about ฿520–570 depending on the class and operator.
• Departure times — there are both morning and overnight services. The late runs (roughly 19:30–22:00) get you in by early morning, so you sleep on board and wake up there — a popular choice. Morning departures around 08:30 are there too if you'd rather watch the scenery go by.
• Booking — you can book ahead online through busticket.in.th, Nakhonchai Air, busonlineticket or 12go, or just buy at the counter at Mo Chit 2. During festivals — especially the Bun Bang Fai rocket festival in May — book early, as seats fill up fast.

Fly into Ubon Ratchathani, then drive to Yasothon

Since Yasothon has no airport, people who'd rather fly usually land at Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP), which has frequent flights from Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi at fares that are usually reasonable, then drive the remaining 98–103 km into Yasothon — about 1.5 to 2 hours. This works well if you don't fancy a long overnight bus ride.

• Airlines to Ubon — Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai Vietjet and Thai Smile all fly in and out of Ubon several times a day, with advance fares often starting around ฿900–1,500 one way.
• Vans/buses Ubon–Yasothon — these run throughout the day from Ubon's bus terminal, with fares around ฿100–150 and a journey of about 1.5 hours. Good if you're on a budget.
• Direct vans from Ubon Airport to Yasothon — there are private van/shuttle services running from the airport straight to Yasothon, costing around ฿350 per person (or charter the whole vehicle by arrangement). Handy if there are a few of you.
• Why Ubon over the alternatives — lots of flights, flexible schedules, and you can fold a bit of Ubon into the same trip. Some people fly into Roi Et or Khon Kaen instead, but Ubon has the most frequent flights.

Renting a car — the best value for Yasothon

Several of Yasothon's best sights are outside the city and aren't well served by public transport — Phu Tham Phra in Loeng Nok Tha in particular sits a full 85 km out. So renting and driving yourself is the option that makes the most sense if you want to hit Loeng Nok Tha, Maha Chana Chai and Kut Chum in one trip. In Yasothon town there are local rental shops plus options you can book through platforms, but if you're coming via Ubon it's more convenient to rent at Ubon Airport from the start and drive in, since the airport has plenty of big-name rental desks to choose from.

• Rental prices — a small sedan starts around ฿700–900 per day, while a 7-seat SUV/pickup runs about ฿1,200–1,800 per day, usually including first-class insurance and a full tank at pickup.
• Where to rent — there are a handful of local shops in Yasothon town, but fewer choices than in bigger cities. Booking through Drivehub or a major brand is easier if you pick the car up at Ubon Airport and drive into Yasothon.
• Documents — you'll need a driving licence and an ID card/passport. Some operators don't take a deposit. Always photograph the car all the way around before you take it.
• Driving in the province — Yasothon town is small, traffic is light and parking is easy. The roads out to the other districts are good-quality highways (Route 23 into town, Route 212 up to Loeng Nok Tha) and pleasant to drive, but petrol stations are spread out once you're out of town, so top up before any long stretch.

Getting around town without a car

If you're only seeing the town itself — places like the Ban Singha Tha quarter, Wat Maha That, Phra That Kong Khao Noi (just outside town) and Phaya Thaen Park — you don't really need to rent a car, because the in-town sights are close together and you can walk or hop on a songthaew or motorbike taxi. But if you're heading out to far districts like Loeng Nok Tha or Maha Chana Chai, public transport gets awkward.

• Songthaew — these run around town and out to nearby districts, with in-town fares in the low tens of baht. Always ask the price before you get on.
• Motorbike taxis — found at junctions and outside markets, good for short hops around town.
• Motorbike rental — shops rent them out for around ฿200–300 a day, ideal for a solo traveler or a couple not going too far. But for the run up to Loeng Nok Tha, a car is the better call given the distance.
• Ride-hailing apps — coverage in Yasothon town isn't as dense as in big cities, and at quiet times you may wait a while, so build in some buffer.

In-province distances to the main sights

Here are the approximate distances from Yasothon town to the spots people ask about most, measured from the city center and rounded off so you can gauge travel time. As you'll see, Phu Tham Phra in Loeng Nok Tha is the furthest out, while Maha Chana Chai is off in the other direction — so plan your route well to avoid doubling back.

So which option should you pick?