Rolling into Nakhon Lampang is one of those arrivals that makes the long ride north feel worth it. The station is a handsome two-storey building of dark teak and cream, more than a century old and still beautifully kept — you step off the platform past an old steam locomotive parked out front and, if the timing is right, a row of Lampang’s famous horse-drawn carriages waiting by the entrance. It feels less like a transit stop and more like the start of the trip. Lampang itself is an easygoing northern town of temples, riverside cafés and slow mornings, and this station — 642 km from Bangkok on the Northern Line — is the main gateway to it. Almost every long-distance train between Bangkok and Chiang Mai calls here, which makes it an atmospheric, low-stress place to break the journey.
Station Information
- Address: 21 Thanon Rot Fai (Railway Road), Sop Tui, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52100
- Phone: +66 54 217 024 (or the SRT hotline 1690)
- Station class: Class 1 station, 642 km from Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat)
- Opening hours: the ticket office opens for scheduled trains, from the first morning departure through to the last overnight service; staff are on hand around the clock for through trains
- ID required: bring your passport to buy tickets
- Facilities: ticket office, covered waiting hall, restrooms, and small food and drink stalls; convenience stores are a short walk away
- Getting around: horse-drawn carriages (a Lampang icon) line up outside, along with tuk-tuks, songthaews and motorbike taxis; the city centre and the Kad Kong Ta walking street are within about 2 km
- Worth a look: steam locomotive no. 728 and a fountain stand on display in front of the station, which won an Association of Siamese Architects conservation award in 1993 for its preserved northern-Thai-meets-European design
Nakhon Lampang Timetable
The times below reflect the current State Railway of Thailand schedule and the timetable board posted at the station. Schedules change, so please confirm your train with the ticket office or the SRT hotline 1690 before travelling. Times marked (+1) fall on the next calendar day.
Northbound – heading to Chiang Mai (trains arriving from Bangkok)
| Train No. | Type | Route (Origin → Destination) | Departs Origin | Arrives Lampang | Departs Lampang | Arrives Destination | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | Rapid | Krung Thep Aphiwat → Chiang Mai | 14:15 | 01:54 (+1) | 02:04 (+1) | 04:05 (+1) | Book Now |
| 9 | Special Express | Krung Thep Aphiwat → Chiang Mai | 18:40 | 04:57 (+1) | 05:01 (+1) | 07:15 (+1) | Book Now |
| 13 | Special Express | Krung Thep Aphiwat → Chiang Mai | 20:05 | 06:30 (+1) | 06:33 (+1) | 08:40 (+1) | Book Now |
| 51 | Express | Krung Thep Aphiwat → Chiang Mai | 22:30 | 09:51 (+1) | 10:01 (+1) | 12:10 (+1) | Book Now |
| 407 | Local (Diesel Railcar) | Nakhon Sawan → Chiang Mai | 05:00 | 12:33 | 12:36 | 14:35 | Book Now |
| 7 | Special Express | Krung Thep Aphiwat → Chiang Mai | 09:05 | 17:30 | 17:33 | 19:30 | Book Now |
Southbound – heading to Bangkok
| Train No. | Type | Route (Origin → Destination) | Departs Origin | Arrives Lampang | Departs Lampang | Arrives Destination | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Rapid | Chiang Mai → Krung Thep Aphiwat | 06:25 | 08:29 | 08:32 | 20:05 | Book Now |
| 8 | Special Express | Chiang Mai → Krung Thep Aphiwat | 07:30 | 09:27 | 09:30 | 17:40 | Book Now |
| 408* | Local (Diesel Railcar) | Chiang Mai → Nakhon Sawan | 09:30 | 11:59* | 12:02* | 19:35* | Book Now |
| 52 | Express | Chiang Mai → Krung Thep Aphiwat | 15:30 | 17:47 | 17:52 | 05:10 (+1) | Book Now |
| 14 | Special Express | Chiang Mai → Krung Thep Aphiwat | 17:05 | 19:16 | 19:19 | 05:55 (+1) | Book Now |
| 10 | Special Express | Chiang Mai → Krung Thep Aphiwat | 18:20 | 20:21 | 20:24 | 06:30 (+1) | Book Now |
Train types: Special Express and Express are the fastest long-distance services, with air-conditioned seats and sleeper carriages; Rapid trains stop more often; Local (diesel railcar) trains are 3rd-class only and unreserved — you buy those tickets on the day.
*Local No. 408 is a daytime train and its intermediate times are approximate; confirm exact times with the ticket office or SRT 1690.
For live arrival and departure updates for this station, use the SRT train tracking system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the station’s opening hours?
The ticket office opens in line with the train schedule, from the first morning departure through to the last overnight service, and staff are present around the clock for through trains. If you want to buy a ticket at a quiet time, aim for shortly before a scheduled departure, or call ahead on +66 54 217 024.
Do I need my passport to buy a ticket?
Yes. Bring your passport (or a Thai ID card if you have one) when buying tickets at the counter, and keep it handy for reserved sleeper and seated services.
Is there food near the station?
There are small stalls and drink vendors around the station selling snacks, coffee and simple Thai dishes. For a proper meal, the Kad Kong Ta walking street and the cafés and restaurants of central Lampang are only about 2 km away.
Are there showers at the station?
No, the station doesn’t have public showers — it has restrooms only. If you’re arriving on an overnight train and want to freshen up, book a guesthouse or hotel in town; many are a short tuk-tuk or carriage ride away.
How do I get from the station into town?
Lampang is famous for its horse-drawn carriages, and you’ll usually find them waiting right outside — a memorable (if touristy) way to reach the centre. Tuk-tuks, songthaews (shared pickup taxis) and motorbike taxis also wait by the entrance, and the city centre is only a couple of kilometres away.
What’s the story behind the station building?
Nakhon Lampang station opened on 1 April 1916, when the railway first reached Lampang — five years before the line pushed on to Chiang Mai in 1921. Its two-storey building blends northern Thai and European styles and has been carefully preserved, earning an Association of Siamese Architects conservation award in 1993. A vintage steam locomotive (no. 728) and a fountain stand out front, and every April the town holds a festival celebrating the railway’s history and its horse carriages.
What’s worth visiting near the station?
In town you can visit temples such as Wat Sri Rong Muang and Wat Sri Chum, wander the historic Kad Kong Ta market street, and stroll along the Wang River. The famous Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of northern Thailand’s most important temples, sits about 18 km southwest of the city.
What’s the station’s phone number?
You can reach Nakhon Lampang station on +66 54 217 024, or call the State Railway of Thailand hotline on 1690 for schedules and bookings.
