Nakhon Pathom Railway Station (นครปฐม)

Nakhon Pathom Railway Station (นครปฐม) is a Class 1 station on Thailand’s Southern Line, located about 50 kilometres west of Bangkok in the centre of Nakhon Pathom city. It serves express, rapid, and local trains, making it a key stop for both long-distance passengers heading south and commuters travelling to and from Bangkok. The station is only a short walk from the city’s most famous landmark, the Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa in Thailand, as well as local markets, shops, and temples. Its convenient location makes it a popular starting point for day trips and regional travel.

TIMETABLE

These are all the outbound and inbound trains that stop at this station. For more information about these trains, visit the Train Finder for the Southern Line and Timetables for the Southern Line. Also, visit the Train Tracking System for live updates for this station.

History & Background

The line from Bangkok reached Nakhon Pathom in 1903, making the station one of the oldest on the Southern Line. From its opening, it served as a key provincial stop, linking the agricultural heartlands west of Bangkok with the capital. Over time, the station became closely associated with the nearby Phra Pathom Chedi, which remains one of the most visited Buddhist monuments in Thailand.

Today, Nakhon Pathom Station continues to function as both a commuter hub and a stop on long-distance southern services, while also attracting visitors who use the train as a convenient way to reach the city’s cultural and religious landmarks.

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