Bangkok to Ayutthaya
Private transfer Bangkok to Ayutthaya: $110 sedan, $130 SUV, $140 van, $210 Alphard — per car, one way. 80 km, about 1 h 24 min. 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 .
A one-way private transfer from your Bangkok hotel to Ayutthaya, about 80 km north: 1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min. For a full day among the temples and back the same day, the Ayutthaya day trip is better value.
- Distance80 km
- Drive time1 h 24 min
- Pricefrom $110
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $110 ≈ ฿3,696 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $130 ≈ ฿4,368 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 | ≈ 33 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $140 ≈ ฿4,704 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 47 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 23 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $210 ≈ ฿7,056 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 53 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · 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) | $110 per car (sedan), ≈ $37 per person for 3 | 1 h 24 min | 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 north via Don Mueang, then Route 32 / Asian Highway to Ayutthaya island. Tolls included.
Worth stopping
- Bang Pa-In Summer Palace is 20 minutes before Ayutthaya — a stop is fine.
Good to know
- Honest note: fixed-fare car transfers on booking sites cost about ฿1,600–1,950 and Grab about ฿900 (visitthailandtoday.com, updated 3 October 2026) — cheaper than our price. With us: a fixed price, Alphard and van options and an English-speaking driver as standard.
- Toyota Alphard ($210): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
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)
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: questions
How much is a private transfer from Bangkok to Ayutthaya?
$110 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $130 for an SUV, $140 for a 9-seat van and $210 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car and tolls. The same price at any hour.
How long does it take?
Usually 1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min; weekday rush hours in Bangkok add 30 minutes.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).