Kanchanaburi: Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park
2,199 THB takes you from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi in a Standard Sedan, and 2,499 THB in a Toyota Innova. The road is 127 km and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. From Pattaya the same trip costs 3,799 THB in a Standard Sedan, 175 km, about 3 hours. The price is for the whole car, the same in both directions.
Taxi prices to Kanchanaburi
| Starting point | Distance | Time | Standard | Premium | Innova | Fortuner | Commuter | Hyundai H1 | VIP Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 127 km | 2 h 15 min | 2,199 | 2,299 | 2,499 | 2,799 | 3,099 | 3,999 | 3,999 |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | 175 km | 3 h | 2,399 | 2,499 | 2,699 | 2,999 | 3,299 | 4,199 | 4,199 |
| Don Mueang Airport | 156 km | 2 h 30 min | 2,299 | 2,399 | 2,599 | 2,899 | 3,199 | 4,099 | 4,099 |
| Pattaya | 175 km | 3 h | 3,799 | 3,899 | 3,999 | 4,199 | 5,299 | 6,199 | 6,199 |
Prices are per car, one way, in Thai baht. Fuel, tolls and parking are included. The VIP Commuter costs the same as the Hyundai H1. You pay the driver in cash at the end of the trip. Prepayment is optional and cancellation is free.
Other places in Kanchanaburi
The province is large, and the price depends on the place. These are the prices in a Standard Sedan.
| Place | From Bangkok | Distance | From Pattaya | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchanaburi city and the River Kwai Bridge | 2,199 THB | 127 km | 3,799 THB | 175 km |
| Erawan Waterfall | 2,999 THB | 200 km | 4,699 THB | 348 km |
| Tiger Temple and Saiyok View | 2,699 THB | 165 km | 4,299 THB | 275 km |
About Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is rich in history and in nature. Most people know it for the Death Railway built during the Second World War between Thailand and Burma, but the province also has national parks for those who like hiking.
Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park, once called Tham Than Lot Forest Park, covers only 59 km2 and is still something of a hidden gem. The wildlife, the remains of the Burmese and Japanese armies and the scenery make it worth a visit.
The main sight is the pair of caves Than Lot Noi and Than Lot Yai. Than Lot Noi is about 300 metres long and 10 metres high, and a nature trail of 2.5 km leads from it to Than Lot Yai, a three-hour walk. Than Lot Yai is 60 metres wide. Visitors register before and after the visit, must leave the cave by 16:30 and should not touch anything inside.
Two waterfalls are close by. The Tri Trueng fall, 1.5 km from Than Lot Noi, drops in three levels, and Than Ngoen drops in seven. The forest is home to bears, serows, red muntjacs, elephants, pheasants and partridges. The park is open every day from 08:30 to 16:30, and foreigners pay 200 THB for an adult and 100 THB for a child. There are lodgings, camp sites, toilets and showers, but the food shops work only on weekends and holidays.
The trip by taxi
The driver comes to the address you give in Bangkok, at an airport or in Pattaya, and nobody else rides with you. The car can wait while you see the place, and the waiting time is agreed in advance. For a group of more than four passengers see the Hyundai H1 and the Commuter.
Questions about the trip
How much is a taxi to Kanchanaburi?
From Bangkok 2,199 THB in a Standard Sedan and 2,499 THB in a Toyota Innova, per car.
Which place in Kanchanaburi do I choose?
The price depends on the place. The city and the River Kwai Bridge, Erawan Waterfall and the Tiger Temple area have their own prices, listed in the second table.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver in cash at the end of the trip. Prepayment is optional and cancellation is free.