Phra Pathom Chedi
พระปฐมเจดีย์
Province · Central Thailand
Nakhon Pathom
นครปฐม
Getting to Nakhon Pathom
Base yourself in: Nakhon Pathom town
- Bus
- About an hour from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal, every 10 minutes.
- Train
- Long-distance trains heading south from Bangkok stop here.
Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.
Places in Nakhon Pathom
Weather by month
Regional guide for Bangkok, Central and the West. Best: Dec to Jan. How we rate months
Browse similar places across Thailand: temples.
Nearby provinces: Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Bangkok, Samut Prakan.
Common questions
What region is Nakhon Pathom in?
Nakhon Pathom (นครปฐม) is in Central Thailand. Nearby provinces include Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Bangkok, Samut Prakan.
When is the best time to visit Nakhon Pathom?
Dec to Jan is usually best. Apr, Sep is the hardest time: Hottest month. Songkran mid-month.
What is there to see in Nakhon Pathom?
We cover 1 place here: Phra Pathom Chedi. Types of places: temples.