Easy way to get from Kanchanaburi to Thong Pha Phum National Park?

1. How do I get to Thong Pha Phum?
2. How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
3. How do I get to Kanchanaburi?
4. Is Kanchanaburi worth visiting?
5. How do I get to Kanchanaburi by train?
6. Is Kanchanaburi safe?
7. How far is Erawan Falls from Kanchanaburi?
8. How far is Bangkok from Kanchanaburi?
9. What is a Kanchanaburi blue sapphire?
10. Does the bridge over the River Kwai still exist?
11. Is the bridge over the River Kwai a true story?

How do I get to Thong Pha Phum?

Getting there

If using your own vehicle, head north out of Thong Pha Phum town on Highway 3272 and continue west all the way to Pilok. The 70-km drive takes two to three hours—possibly longer during rainy season—and is extremely bumpy and curvy.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?

The Bangkok to Kanchanaburi train takes about 2.5 hours, so the journey doesn't drag on and get tedious. Our journey took almost 3 hours, we arrived at around 5 pm, plenty of time to walk the few meters from the station to the main strip of guest houses. Trains are a wonderful way to travel, the older the better.

How do I get to Kanchanaburi?

Train. Trains to Kanchanaburi depart at 07:50 and 13:55 from Thonburi (aka Bangkok Noi) Station in Bangkok, located on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. Tell taxi drivers “Sathanee Rot Fai Thon Buri/Bangkok Noi” or else they may take you to Krung Thonburi BTS Skytrain Station.

Is Kanchanaburi worth visiting?

It may not be the best-known place to visit in Thailand, but it is so very important. So, yes, Kanchanaburi is worth visiting!

How do I get to Kanchanaburi by train?

Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Tourist Train – Weekends and Holidays Only

1. 06:30 – the train departs Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station. ...
2. 07:40 – Train arrives at Nakhon Pathom. ...
3. 09:27 – Train arrives in Kanchanaburi. ...
4. 09:35 – Arrive at River Kwai Bridge station and stop for about 20-25 minutes.

Is Kanchanaburi safe?

Like most of Thailand, Kanchanaburi is very safe and you will unlikely to meet any undesirable scammers that you often meet in other crowded places like the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

How far is Erawan Falls from Kanchanaburi?

How far is it from Kanchanaburi to Erawan Waterfall? The distance between Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall is 59 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.

How far is Bangkok from Kanchanaburi?

Kanchanaburi is a small town about 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of Bangkok, best known as the site of the 'Bridge over the River Kwai' which was made famous by the book and film of the same name.

What is a Kanchanaburi blue sapphire?

Kanchanaburi Sapphires are beautiful, rare, twilight blue gemstones from Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province, best known for the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. With no significant mining since 2009, the genuine rarity of Kanchanaburi Sapphire is undeniable.

Does the bridge over the River Kwai still exist?

Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai is real, and is still used by local passenger trains from Bangkok to Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must.

Is the bridge over the River Kwai a true story?

Shears (Alec Guinness) in The Bridge on the River Kwai. [The film's story was loosely based on a true World War II incident, and the real-life character of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey.