There are 5 ways to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Nakhon Pathomtrain 170
- Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain Death Railway BKK
4h 31m฿82–1,326Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus
5h 28m฿390–410Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Kanchanaburicar 168.8 km
2h 39m฿647–934Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cha-am to Kanchanaburitaxi 168.8 km
2h 39m฿1,900–2,300Minivan
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburibus Southern Bangkok
6h 30m฿330–350
Cha-am to Kanchanaburi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi is to Minivan which costs ฿330 - ฿350 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ฿600 - ฿950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi. However, there are services departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at Kanchanaburi via Nakhon Phathom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cha-am and Kanchanaburi is 208 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿80 - ฿1400.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi, including transfers.
Cha-am to Kanchanaburi bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to Kanchanaburi train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Ban Chaam station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿80 - ฿1400. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs ฿390 - ฿410 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Kanchanaburi, Thailand?
You can take a train from Ban Chaam to Kanchanaburi via Nakhon Phathom in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Nakhon Pathom
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿55–430
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿23–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿23–30
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–290
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 064 963 9979
- Website
- Kanchanaburi Express
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–220
- Schedules at
- Kanchanaburi Express
- Phone
- +66 94 872 8999
- Website
- GO Family
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–230
- Schedules at
- GO Family
- Phone
- +66 81 813 5639
- [email protected]
- Website
- Win Happy
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿150–170
- Schedules at
- Win Happy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–2,300
Bangkok Taxi 24
- Phone
- +66 95 957 0302
Bliss Travel
- Phone
- +66 96 924 1918
- Website
- taxiservicehuahin.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Thai Happy Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 115 8210
- Website
- thaihappytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cha-am to Kanchanaburi bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Cha-am to Kanchanaburi train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Nakhon Pathom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Kanchanaburi is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cha-am to Kanchanaburi.
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