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Introduction
 Geography:
Udon Thani is a northeastern province covering an area of 15,589
square kilometers. The provincial capital is 562 kilometers
northeast of Bangkok. Udon Thani is probably best known for its
archaeological wonders, paramount among them the hamlet of the Ban
Chiang where the world's first Bronze Age civilization is believed
to have flourished more than 5,000 years ago.
How to get there
 By
Air
Thai Airways operates
daily flights between Bangkok and Udon Thani..
Please contact Bangkok 280-0070, 280-0080 for further details., and
(042)243-222 in Udon Thani..
By Bus
Air conditioned coaches and non-air-conditioned buses leave
Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal on Kamphaengphet 2 Road every
day between 5.00 AM. and 10.00 PM.. For further details, please
contact Bangkok 271-0101-5 for regular buses, and 279-4484-7 for
air-conditioned coaches.
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway 1(Phaholyothin) to Saraburi, at Km.
107 take Highway 2 (Friendship Highway) through Nakhon Ratchasima
and Khon Kaen provinces to Udon Thani. Total distance: 262
kilometers.
By Rail
Several trains leave Bangkok's Hualampong Railway station
daily for Udon Thani. Please contact Bangkok 223-7010 or 223-7020
for further details., and (042) 222-061 in Udon Thani.
| Bangkok to Udon Thani |
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Departure
(Bangkok) |
Arrival
(Udon Thani) |
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Train (No.) |
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06.15
08.20
19.00
20.30
20.40 |
15.57
17.05
05.15
06.25
06.05 |
Bangkok-Nongkhai (33)
Bangkok-Udonthani (945)
Bangkok-Nongkhai (29)
Bangkok-Nongkhai (3)
Bangkok-Nongkhai (947) |
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| Udon Thani to Bangkok |
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Departure
(Udon Thani) |
Arrival
(Bangkok) |
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Train (No.) |
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08.53
07.00
18.39
19.55
20.35 |
18.40
15.50
05.00
06.10
05.40 |
Nongkhai-Bangkok (34)
Udonthani-Bangkok (946)
Nongkhai-Bangkok (30)
Nongkhai-Bangkok (4)
Udonthani-Bangkok (948) |
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Festivals & Events
 An
annual homage paying ceremony
from the 13th nights of the third lunar month (generally late
February) an annual homage paying ceremony is held at Pha Buddha Bat
Bua Bok.
Khit Fabric Annual Fair
on December at Thung Sri Muang |
