What is the cheapest way to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge is to bus and train which costs ฿750 - ฿8000 and takes 26h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge is to fly and train which takes 7h 55m and costs ฿1400 - ฿4000.

Is there a direct bus between Patong and River Kwai Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Patong to River Kwai Bridge. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal and arriving at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Patong to River Kwai Bridge?

The distance between Patong and River Kwai Bridge is 872 km. The road distance is 848.3 km.

How do I travel from Patong to River Kwai Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1900.

How long does it take to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patong to River Kwai Bridge bus from?

Patong to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Bus Express, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Patong to River Kwai Bridge bus arrive?

Patong to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Bus Express, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Can I drive from Patong to River Kwai Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Patong to River Kwai Bridge is 848 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Patong to River Kwai Bridge.

Where can I stay near River Kwai Bridge?

There are 209+ hotels available in River Kwai Bridge.

Patong to River Kwai Bridge - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Patong to River Kwai Bridge by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane HKT - DMK
2. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain
7h 55m
฿1,460–3,914
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thalang, Phuket to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Salaya to River Kwai Bridgetrain Death Railway BKK
26h 8m
฿776–7,594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus
16h 20m
฿1,340–1,814
Bus, train via Surat Thani
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Nakhon Pathomtrain
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
18h 40m
฿1,059–3,191
Drive 848.3 km
1. Drive from Patong to River Kwai Bridgecar 848.3 km
12h 39m
฿3,189–4,606
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane HKT - BKK
2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain
8h 1m
฿1,380–4,442

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

233Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

฿1,338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Patong to River Kwai Bridge via Phuket Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, and Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal in around 16h 20m.

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