Travel → PATTAYA to KANCHANABURI? ☀️

1. Bus/Van to Kanchanaburi
2. Train to Kanchanaburi
3. Taxi to Kanchanaburi
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From Pattaya to Kanchanaburi you can travel by bus/van, train, taxi, car.

• • The travel distance from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi is approximately 300 km if you choose to travel by bus/van or train via Bangkok. Since there are no direct flights to Kanchanaburi from Pattaya, land travel is necessary. The most efficient and quickest way to reach Kanchanaburi from Pattaya is by bus/minivan via Bangkok. The travel time by tourist bus or minivan via Bangkok is around 5-7 hours, with bus tickets to Kanchanaburi costing approximately $10-25 per person. Private modern minivans are a popular choice among travelers. Another option to travel from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi is by train operated by the Thai Railway via Bangkok’s Thonburi station.
  • The train journey to Kanchanaburi from Pattaya via Thonburi station takes about 6-7 hours, with train tickets costing approximately $5-10 per person (for a seat). Train travel is the most economical way to commute between these cities. For those seeking utmost comfort, traveling by private taxi/car is recommended. Traveling by private taxi or car from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi takes about 3-5 hours and it is the most expensive option of transport. You can easily search and book bus/train tickets or private taxi transfers to Kanchanaburi online. From Kanchanaburi, you can travel to Hua Hin in the central part of Thailand, with options including minivans or trains.

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• • Kanchanaburi is one of the most captivating destinations in the western part of Thailand. The city, named after the river Kwai that flows along its right bank, exudes tranquility, with the exception of Thanon Mae Nam Kwae or River Kwai Road – a bustling main street named after the city’s iconic symbol. Along this street, tourist offices, hotels, restaurants, and Western-style bars dot the landscape.
  • Among the top attractions in Kanchanaburi are the Bridge over the River Kwai and the Erawan Falls situated further from the city. There are three options to travel to Kanchanaburi from Pattaya: bus/van, train, or private car/taxi via Bangkok. There are no direct flights between Kanchanaburi and Pattaya. Before visiting Kanchanaburi, it’s advisable to carefully review the local weather conditions by reading this article: Weather in Kanchanaburi.

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How do I get from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi?

1. BUS from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi (via Bangkok)

The most used and cheap transfer option from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi in Thailand is a bus / minivan transfer via Bangkok. So this transport option has 2 steps and between Pattaya – Bangkok and Kanchanaburi you can use different companies with buses or smaller minivans.

Some of the companies operating these routes are Mama Tour, Panipa Pattaya Tour, Tawanok Tour, T-Tour, Roong Reuang Coach, Bell Travel, Saharat Pattaya to Bangkok and then to Kanchanaburi Mama Travel and Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Kwan Chee Vee Tour , Hanuman Tour Siam, Go Family, Monsiri, Express, Win Happy, Tara Tour and Travel, GO Family and more.

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Buses can depart from various places in Pattaya and Bangkok, and in Kanchanaburi they arrive at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal or other places. You will see this information about departure points in Pattaya and Bangkok and arrival points in Kanchanaburi when you search for tickets online, so read everything carefully.

Transport by bus from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi with a transfer in Bangkok takes a total of about 5-7 hours, but this time can vary a little, buses can also be late. By this time, it is also advisable to calculate the transfer to the bus stations from where the buses depart, both in Pattaya and in Bangkok.

You can easily find and book bus tickets from Pattaya to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi online in advance. For this option, you must have purchased 2 tickets, 1 separate ticket for each route. Transportation by bus or small minivan to Kanchanaburi is sought after mainly by regular solo and low-cost travelers.

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2. TRAIN from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi (via Bangkok)

Another and usually the cheapest transport option from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi in Thailand is a train transfer via Bangkok. A minor disadvantage of this option is the more limited train timetables on this route, and the advantage is the lower price of transport. This transport option must be implemented with a transfer in Bangkok, there is no direct train from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi.

The train departs from Pattaya Railway Station and arrives at Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok, then continues from Thonburi Railway Station to Kanchanaburi Railway Station, see Thailand Railway Map. Thonburi Railway Station is located approximately 10 km west of Hua Lamphong Railway Station.

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The train transfer from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi via Bangkok can take about 6-7 hours in total, but this time can vary and depends on the connecting train connection from Bangkok. The train is usually the cheapest transfer option to Kanchanaburi and in total this option will cost you about $5-10/pp from Pattaya, ticket prices can change throughout the year and are not fixed.

You can try searching online for train tickets from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi, but they may not be available for sale, so it is possible to buy them at the train station when departing from Pattaya and Thonburi.

A train transfer is not a bad option, but it will probably not be very popular due to the limited timetable on this route. As a result, it is better and more convenient to travel by e.g. a bus or a smaller minivan, also via Bangkok.

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3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi

The most convenient, usually the fastest, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi is by private car/taxi with a driver. With this option you can save some time and you can choose your departure point in Pattaya and arrival point in Kanchanaburi. The companies Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower, Kim Transfers Thailand and N and T Travel offer this option of transport to Kanchanaburi.

If you would like to transfer in Bangkok, there may be several transport companies with modern cars available. Most of these companies have modern smaller cars and even larger SUVs and minivans for more people on offer for transfers to Kanchanaburi. Mainly larger minivans are very suitable for group travel, e.g. for the transfer of approx. 9-10 people at a time, and you can divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers.

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Transfer by private car/taxi from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi takes about 3-4.5 hours in total and you can go without changing in Bangkok. However, the indicated driving time may vary slightly, depending on your exact travel route. Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi costs between $120-240/car, these prices vary by car type. Smaller classic cars for up to 3 passengers are usually a cheaper option than larger SUVs or minivans for more people.

You can easily search and book your private car with driver from Pattaya to Kanchanaburi online in advance. When booking, please read all car transfer information and instructions and follow all instructions given by the company.

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