Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand bordering Burma and is location of Death Railway and Bridge on the River Kwai, built by prisoners of war during World War II. You can visit the bridge. and nearby museums and monuments. It tells the story of the thousands of lives lost during the construction of the railroad. You can also explore the breathtaking scenery of Kanchanaburi. These include lush forests, waterfalls and caves.
Currently, the State Railway of Thailand A special train was opened. Taking tourists to Kanchanaburi in a day trip. Take a tour of important historical sites such as the Bridge over the River Kwai, Krasae Cave, a train running along cliffs and forests. Before stopping at Sai Yok Noi Waterfall (Destination station) There is time for tourists to walk around, admire nature, and play in the waterfall. On the way back, the train will stop at Kanchanaburi Station. (Bridge over the River Kwai) Tourists can walk and tour the bridge. and nearby tourist attractions Buy souvenirs before traveling back to Bangkok.
Trip details: Kanchanaburi in a Day Trip
6:30 a.m. Depart from Bangkok Railway Station.
07:45 a.m. Arrive at Nakhon Pathom Station. Pay homage to Phra Pathom Chedi There is 40 minutes of time to buy souvenirs and food.
08:20 a.m. Depart from Nakhon Pathom Station.
9:34 a.m. to the bridge over the River Kwai. Stopping for tourists to take pictures of the bridge over the River Kwai.
09:59 a.m. Leave the Bridge over the River Kwai.
10:55 a.m. Arrive at Tham Krasae, see the historical railway line that is still in use today. Built by Allied prisoners of war. Winding through cliffs and forests
11:30 a.m. Arrive at Sai Yok Noi Waterfall Station. There is about 3 hours of time to relax and play in the waterfall.
2:25 p.m. Depart from Sai Yok Noi Waterfall Station.
3:49 p.m. Stop for tourists to tour the Confederate soldier cemetery. and surrounding area
4:53 p.m. Meet at Kanchanaburi Railway Station. to travel back to Bangkok
7:25 p.m. arrive in Bangkok
State Railway of Thailand Open for tourist train service
Special tour train number 909/910 Bangkok – Namtok – Bangkok (every Saturday-Sunday and Public Holiday , Festivity)
Service rates: Kanchanaburi in a Day Trip
Ordinary train, 3rd class: adults/children (same price) 120 baht/person (round trip)
2nd class air-conditioned passenger train: adults/children (same price) 240 baht/person (round trip)
Q & A
Q : Can this be booked in person somewhere? Also do you know if the return trip can be done on another day if we decided to stay the night?
A : You can get off at the River Kwai Bridge Station. to continue traveling And you can take another train back, as well as buses and vans that run every day.
You can return any day. There are 2 trains to choose from for the return trip:
1. Ordinary train (Kwai Yai Station) train number 260 departs at 7:12 a.m. and arrives at Thonburi Station. (Bangkok)10.25 a.m.
2. Ordinary train (Kwai Yai Station) train number 258 departs at 2:40 p.m. and arrives at Thonburi Station (Bangkok) at 5:40 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Saphan Kwai Yai Railway Station. Recommended to arrive 1 hour before departure time.
Book through the State Railway of Thailand website
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