How to Get to Uttaradit & Laplae
Train · Intercity bus · Driving · Onward to Laplae
Uttaradit sits on the Northern Line, with several ways to reach it from both Bangkok and Chiang Mai. This article covers every option for getting to Uttaradit and Laplae, with approximate distances and times, plus how to continue from town into Laplae and on to the resort.
Ways to Reach Uttaradit
Uttaradit is a key junction on the Northern Line; almost every Bangkok–Chiang Mai train stops at Uttaradit station. From Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) it takes about 7 hours or more depending on the train type, arriving at Uttaradit railway station right in the city centre, where it's easy to continue into Laplae.
By road it's just as convenient. From Bangkok you can drive or take an intercity bus, a distance of about 491 km taking around 6 hours, running the Asian Highway via Nakhon Sawan and Phitsanulok. From Chiang Mai heading south it's about 270 km and around 4 hours, with intercity buses and vans running between the cities.
Once you reach Uttaradit town, Laplae lies about 8 km to the west. You can continue by local songthaew / hired vehicle, taxi or a ride-hailing app. If you're driving yourself, it's an easy run on into Laplae. Let us know ahead and the resort can suggest routes and connection points.
Resort to railway station
Uttaradit station ~12 km
From Bangkok
Train ~7 hr · Road ~491 km (~6 hr)
From Chiang Mai
About ~270 km (~4 hr)
Onward to Laplae
~8 km from town
Choose the Way That Suits You
Train (Northern Line)
A comfortable ride that drops you right in the city centre at Uttaradit station. From Bangkok it's about 7 hours or more depending on the train, with both seated and sleeper options — ideal if you'd rather not drive. Book tickets ahead during festival periods.
Intercity bus
There are several daily Bangkok–Uttaradit coaches and other northern routes, arriving at the Uttaradit bus terminal in town, from where you can continue into Laplae. Good for travelling on a budget.
Driving from Bangkok
About 491 km taking roughly 6 hours, running the Asian Highway via Nakhon Sawan and Phitsanulok with rest stops along the way. The most flexible option if you want to see several places.
Driving from Chiang Mai
About 270 km taking roughly 4 hours, heading south via Lampang and Phrae. Ideal if you're touring the north and adding on Uttaradit and Laplae.
Continuing from town into Laplae
Laplae is about 8 km from town — continue by local songthaew / hired vehicle, taxi or a ride-hailing app. It's a short, quick trip.
Arrived in Laplae — where next?
You can start sightseeing right away, beginning with the Laplae City Gate, Wat Phra Thaen Sila At and Hua Dong fruit market. See a full plan in our "One Day in Laplae" article.
Easy to Reach, Comfortable to Stay at Hua Dum Resort
Hua Dum Resort is in Laplae, only about 8 km from the railway station and Uttaradit town — easy to reach with a quick onward connection. Let us know ahead and we'll help suggest routes. Rooms from ฿450–600. Book ahead via LINE or call 099-5029339.