There are 5 ways to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan, bus
best- 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 34m฿465–515Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Pathomtrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
- Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain Death Railway BKK
6h 31m฿88–2,662Drive 175.4 km
- Drive from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridgecar 175.4 km
2h 46m฿659–952Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridgetaxi 175.4 km
2h 46m฿1,900–2,400Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the train from Salaya to River Kwai Bridgetrain Death Railway BKK
6h 21m฿227–1,104
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge is to Minivan and train which costs ฿220 - ฿1100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ฿650 - ฿950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge. 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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge. However, there are services departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at River Kwai Bridge via Hua Hin and Nakhon Phathom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Cha-am and River Kwai Bridge is 275 km. The road distance is 175.4 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ฿460 - ฿550.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge, including transfers.
Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hua Hin station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge is to Minivan and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ฿460 - ฿550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿85 - ฿2700 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, and Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ban Chaam to River Kwai Bridge via Hua Hin, Nakhon Phathom, and River Kwai Bridge in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Pathom
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
Train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿24–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿24–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–290
Train from Salaya to River Kwai Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿30–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿30–45
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
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
- kanexpress.com
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–230
- Schedules at
- kanexpress.com
- Phone
- +66 94 872 8999
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–240
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–2,400
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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More Questions & Answers
Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nakhon Pathom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cha-am to River Kwai Bridge.
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