Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi

When you want to get from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Bus
• Train
• Van
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 182.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 22.03.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi. Your trip will be a total of 432 miles (695 km). The flying distance is 333 miles (535 km).

The travel time from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 10 to 16 hours.

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Kanchanaburi Express, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 22.03 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 182.32.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi:

• Bus+Train price: USD 22.03. From Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi starting from 15:30 Hua Lamphong until 15:30 Hua Lamphong
• Bus tickets - USD 27.79 to USD 27.79;
• Bus+Van price: USD 40.06 - USD 42.08. From Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi starting from 20:00 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 20:00 Chiang Mai Arcade 2
• taxi+Train price: USD 89.15 - USD 140.23. From Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi starting from 06:30 Ayutthaya until 18:00 Don Mueang
• Bus+taxi price: USD 171.29 - USD 182.32. From Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi starting from 16:00 Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 until 17:00 Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Buses start plying the route from 20:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 49% chosen Bus+Train
• 49% chosen taxi+Train
• 1% Other