THE SHORT VERSION
Samut Prakan to Nong Bua Lamphu at a glance.
- From
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- To
- Nong Bua Lamphu หนองบัวลำภู
- Road distance
- About 542 km
- Straight line
- 447 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~7 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Nong Bua Lamphu to Samut Prakan →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Samut Prakan
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Nong Bua Lamphu
Ask the seller where the service ends in Nong Bua Lamphu. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Nong Bua Lamphu, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Nong Bua Lamphu
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samut Prakan from Nong Bua Lamphu by road?+
About 542 km by road (447 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samut Prakan to Nong Bua Lamphu take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 7 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Samut Prakan?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Nong Bua Lamphu to Samut Prakan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Nong Bua Lamphu to Samut Prakan guide.
Where does the bus from Samut Prakan arrive in Nong Bua Lamphu?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Samut Prakan to Nong Bua Lamphu?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Samut Prakan to Nong Bua Lamphu bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Nong Bua Lamphu by bus?+
Direct buses from Nong Bua Lamphu include Phitsanulok, Bangkok, Pattaya, Rayong. See all connections on our Nong Bua Lamphu bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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