Transportation in Udon Thani

# Getting Around Udon Thani Udon Thani, a major city in northeastern Thailand, offers several practical transportation options for visitors. Within the city, **songthaews** (shared red trucks) are the most common local transport, running fixed routes throughout urban areas at budget-friendly rates. **Tuk-tuks** and **motorcycle taxis** provide flexible point-to-point service, particularly useful for shorter trips or areas not well-served by songthaews. For more comfort and convenience, **metered taxis** and **ride-hailing apps** (Grab, Bolt) are widely available, though less common than in Bangkok. **From Udon Thani Airport**, located about 3km from the city center, visitors have several options. Airport taxis operate on a fixed-fare system to various zones - check current rates at the official taxi counter in the arrivals hall. Ride-hailing apps also service the airport and may offer competitive pricing. Budget travelers can walk to the main road outside the airport grounds to flag down a songthaew heading into town, though this requires some local knowledge of routes. **First-timer tip**: Udon Thani is relatively compact and easy to navigate. For airport transfers and day trips, booking through a reliable service ensures transparent pricing and eliminates negotiation hassles. Most songthaew drivers don't speak English, so having your destination written in Thai is helpful. The city center is walkable for many attractions, but the heat makes short taxi or tuk-tuk rides worthwhile for comfort.

Download Grab app before arrival for reliable taxi and ride-hailing service in Udon Thani

Udon Thani Airport is close to the city center, making taxis a convenient option for arrivals

Songthaews (shared red trucks) run on set routes throughout the city - flag them down along main roads

The city center is compact enough for tuk-tuks to be practical for short trips between attractions