THE SHORT VERSION
Tak to Lampang at a glance.
- From
- Tak ตาก
- To
- Lampang ลำปาง
- Road distance
- About 182 km
- Straight line
- 162 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Lampang to Tak →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Tak
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 Lampang
Use a songthaew or tuk-tuk into town.
- Lampang bus terminal
Outside the centre. Long-distance and regional services.
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.
- Many Bangkok–Chiang Mai buses stop here. Check whether yours does.
KEEP GOING
From Lampang, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Lampang
More buses from Tak
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Tak from Lampang by road?+
About 182 km by road (162 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Tak to Lampang take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 min 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 Tak?+
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 Lampang to Tak?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Lampang to Tak guide.
Where does the bus from Tak arrive in Lampang?+
It depends on the operator. In Lampang, services use Lampang bus terminal. Use a songthaew or tuk-tuk into town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Lampang?+
Use a songthaew or tuk-tuk into town.
What kind of bus runs from Tak to Lampang?+
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 Tak to Lampang 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 Lampang by bus?+
Direct buses from Lampang include Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen and more. See all connections on our Lampang bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 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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