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Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: buses, trains, ferries & flights

The slow train is scenic and crosses the famous bridge — great if you're not in a hurry.

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Minivan / bus~2–3h฿
Train (from Thonburi)~3h฿
Private car~2h฿฿฿

Times are approximate. ฿ = budget · ฿฿ = mid-range · ฿฿฿ = premium. Check live prices and schedules on 12Go.

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🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

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Airport transfer

Pre-book a ride from the airport to your hotel.

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Where to stay

Stays in Kanchanaburi

📍 Kanchanaburi

River Kwai Jungle Rafts

River Kwai Noi

Why we like it: Sleep in floating raft rooms on the River Kwai, surrounded by jungle — an unplugged nature escape.

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