Kanchanaburi

Private car transfer
from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Door-to-door
in 2 hours
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Bangkok.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 hours.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Kanchanaburi.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 123 km
  • 2 hours

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

If you want to go at your own pace and travel in more comfort, take a private transfer with Daytrip. If you're looking for the cheapest option with public transport, take a train from Thonburi Station in Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Station. You can also take a bus from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
Yes, a private transfer with Daytrip will allow door-to-door service and a scenic journey at a relaxed pace, with air conditioning in the summer heat! It's hassle-free and a convenient way to make your connection, whether you take a common route or routes with more sightseeing trips, like Erawan National Park and the Thai countryside.
The travel time from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi typically ranges from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the mode of transportation you choose. The train ride takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. If you take a private car, the journey is generally the quickest, taking around 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Yes, there is an afternoon train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. The typical departure time for the afternoon train is around 1:55 PM from Thonburi Railway Station. You can buy tickets at ticket counters at train stations or online.
You can get train tickets from Thonburi Railway Station in Bangkok and arrive at Kanchanaburi Railway Station in 2.5 to 3 hours. Train tickets range from USD $3-$9. The train ride from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi is comfortable with views of natural beauty.
If you're renting a car, be careful along the highway and navigating mountains. Otherwise, traveling on trains or buses or getting a private transfer service straight to your hotel will be the safest way to complete your road trip.

Visit these sights on the way

Nakhon Pathom

Nakhon Pathom

Thailand’s oldest city might be sleepy, but it has some fantastic cultural attractions, including the world’s tallest chedi and a royal summer palace. The First City 

Wat Tham Suea

Wat Tham Suea

The region’s largest golden Buddha statue is flanked by interesting Chinese-influenced temples. A Big Bold Buddha 

Bridge on The River Kwai

Bridge on The River Kwai

Made famous by the eponymous film, the true story of this WWII bridge is far more horrific. The Bridge of Death 

Why people love Daytrip

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  • 819 travelers took this route with us
Nov 9, 2024

Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler James B
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James B

Nov 9, 2024
Nov 1, 2024

Perfect Transport

Andreas did a great job picking us up from Pireaus Cruise Port and taking us to our rental in Spata. The three of us had been on a long cruise and had 9 pieces of luggage. He arrived in an appropriate vehicle and loaded and unloaded all of it. We are very happy with out decision to book with Daytrip.

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LuckyTraveler01

Nov 1, 2024
Oct 5, 2024

Great day

The ride was fantastic. The diver was great, he was on time, very informative, and could not have been nicer. Definitely would do again

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N
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Steve N

Oct 5, 2024
Jan 19, 2019

Kanchanaburi to Bangkok

Can't commend this trip enough. Experience just as outlined on the Web site, professional and knowledgeable English speaking driver. Who went the extra mile by providing water and snacks for the journey. Good quality car and first class service. Top notch.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler SmallCJ
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SmallCJ

Jan 19, 2019

Vehicle options for this trip

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sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aToyota Corolla
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  • 1-3
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  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
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mpv

Compact MPV

Comparable to aToyota Avanza
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  • 4x
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van

Van

Comparable to aHyundai Starex
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  • 5-7
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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

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