There are 8 ways to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junctiontrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane DMK - LPQ
5h 5m$93–179Train
cheapest- Take the train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junctiontrain 356 / ...
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
17h 21m$27–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop to หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Towerbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
26h 23m$68–144Drive 889.9 km
- Drive from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabangcar 889.9 km
12h 46m$160–231Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from SRT พระราชวังสนามจันทร์;Srt Sanam Chandra Palace to SRT จรัญสนิทวงศ์;Srt Jaran Sanitwongtrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane BKK - LPQ
5h 32m$126–274Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
18h 37m$36–107Train, bus
- Take the train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junctiontrain 356 / ...
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
22h 12m$31–88Bus
- Take the bus from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop to หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Towerbus
- Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
32h 25m$34–163
Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang is to train which costs $26 - $90 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $90 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop and arriving at Luang Prabang via ตรงข้ามหอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Opposite Salaya Clock Tower, สวนจตุจักร, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Vientiane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
The distance between Nakhon Pathom and Luang Prabang is 761 km. The road distance is 889.9 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 17h 21m and costs $26 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Department of Land Transport, depart from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop station.
Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 17h 21m and costs $26 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 32h 25m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Pathom, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
You can take a train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang via SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 17h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop to Luang Prabang via หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Tower, ตรงข้ามหอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Opposite Salaya Clock Tower, สวนจตุจักร, ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 32h 25m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from SRT พระราชวังสนามจันทร์;Srt Sanam Chandra Palace to SRT จรัญสนิทวงศ์;Srt Jaran Sanitwong
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from Nakhon Pathom to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from SRT นครปฐม;Srt Nakhon Pathom to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Website
- dlt.go.th
Bus from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop to หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- dlt.go.th
Bus from จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop to หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- dlt.go.th
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- VIP
- $30
- Express
- $18–22
- Phone
- +66 2 030 4933
- Website
- bangkokbusline.co.th
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–38
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/bangkok-busline?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwbitBhDIARIsABfFYIL7NQN9eHO--kzPR38l4tIhJTTSnWwKehvfsSTpdhJ5DCXYO-3uleIaAkeNEALw_wcB
- Website
- https://bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
- Express
- $25
- VIP
- $29
- VIP 24
- $38
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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More Questions & Answers
Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Department of Land Transport, arrive at หอนาฬิกาศาลายา;Salaya Clock Tower station.
Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang is 890 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Nakhon Pathom to Luang Prabang.
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