Kanchanaburi Destination Guide

Kanchanaburi is connected by daily road and rail services with Bangkok and other neighbouring provinces.

Air-conditioned and non-air conditioned coaches frequently leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal throughout the day, departing every 15 minutes from about 5:00 AM until 10:00 PM for the 2 to 3-hour journey. Or take a mini bus from Bangkok's Khaosan Road to go there within 2 hours.

Trains leave the Bangkok Noi Railway Station (Thonburi Train Station) two times a day for Kanchanaburi.

There are several possibilities to get around in Kanchanaburi. Take a guided tour of a local travel agency or explore the province yourself by motorcycle. Motorcycles can be hired for a reasonable price.

The 24 hour rental fee is for a scooter about 200 Baht and for a bigger motorbike about 500 Baht. Gasoline is compared with Europe cheap and there are countless opportunities to refill your bike on the way.

The city of Kanchanaburi can be discovered by motorcycle or bicycle. You also can easily hire a motorbike taxi or a ricksha to get around in town.

The price for those trips should be negotiated before you start up.

The Night Market and the Food Market are worth a visit. The Food Market is locatet at the bus station and starts daily at 6:00 PM. You will find there various local Thai specialities and self made Thai sweets. The choice is huge and often unexpected delicious.

The Night Market is on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays located at the train station. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays it is located at the bus station.

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