Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok
Private day trip Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: $150 sedan, $180 SUV, $195 van, $290 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 170 km, about 9 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Ayutthaya, the old royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is about 80 km north of Bangkok. With your own car and driver for the day you see the main temples at your pace, add the Bang Pa-In summer palace on the way, and are back at your hotel in the evening.
- Distance170 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $150
Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $150 ≈ ฿5,040 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $195 ≈ ฿6,552 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $290 ≈ ฿9,744 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train, 3rd class | approx. ≈ ฿20 per person | approx. 50–80 min | No | Budget; tuk-tuks between temples |
| Minivan | approx. ฿150–220 per person | approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h 30 min | No | Solo travellers |
| Grab or metered taxi, one way | approx. ≈ ฿900 (Grab) – ฿1,500 (taxi) per car | approx. about 1 h 30 min | Partly | One way only, no waiting |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $150 per car (sedan), ≈ $50 per person for 3 | 9 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: visitthailandtoday.com — Bangkok to Ayutthaya (updated 3 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); visitthailandtoday.com — Bangkok to Ayutthaya (updated 3 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); visitthailandtoday.com — Bangkok to Ayutthaya (updated 3 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22).
The road
Expressway and Route 32 north (about 1 h 15 min each way); between the temples the driver waits at each site, so you do not need tuk-tuks or bikes in the heat.
Worth stopping
- Wat Mahathat — the Buddha head in the tree roots.
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Chaiwatthanaram (good at sunset).
- Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (closed on some royal ceremony days).
Good to know
- Start early (07:30–08:00) to visit before the midday heat; shoulders and knees covered at temples.
- Entrance tickets are paid at each site and are not included.
- Add a licensed English-speaking guide for +$150 per day if you want the history explained — drivers are not guides.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: questions
How much is a private day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya?
$150 for a sedan (up to 3), $180 for an SUV, $195 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for up to about 9 hours, fuel and tolls included.
Is the train cheaper?
Much cheaper — about ฿20 in third class, 50–80 minutes (visitthailandtoday.com). Then you need tuk-tuks between the temples. The car is door to door and waits at every stop.
Can we return by boat?
Some river cruises go back to Bangkok; we can drop you at the pier — ask when booking (the price stays the same, the driver returns empty).