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How to get fromIpoh to Kanchanaburiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Kanchanaburi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane IPH - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    8h 37m
    ฿4,457–16,511

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    21h 8m
    ฿990–2,153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 10m
    ฿1,405–8,430

  4. Drive  1,269.7 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Kanchanaburicar car 1,269.7 km
    17h 29m
    ฿4,863–7,025

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus
    30h 50m
    ฿2,625–2,814

Ipoh (IPH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,179.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

You can take a train from Ipoh to Kanchanaburi via Padang Besar Malaysia and Nakhon Phathom in around 21h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Terminal Bangkok, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 27h 10m.

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