Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Private transfer Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: $145 sedan, $175 SUV, $190 van, $280 Alphard — per car, one way. 130 km, about 2 h 15 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 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi — the River Kwai Bridge, the riverside resorts and raft hotels — about 130 km west: 2–2 h 30 min. Popular for 2–3 night stays near Erawan Falls and the Death Railway.
- Distance130 km
- Drive time2 h 15 min
- Pricefrom $145
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: 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 | $145 ≈ ฿4,872 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $175 ≈ ฿5,880 | ≈ 88 | ≈ 58 | ≈ 44 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $190 ≈ ฿6,384 | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 32 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $280 ≈ ฿9,408 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 93 | ≈ 70 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 338 / Route 4 west via Nakhon Pathom, then Route 323 to Kanchanaburi. Tolls included.
Worth stopping
- Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom, the tallest stupa in Thailand.
Good to know
- Pick-up from Kanchanaburi back to Bangkok or Suvarnabhumi works the same way — add the return in the calculator.
- Toyota Alphard ($280): 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 Kanchanaburi: questions
How much is a private transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
$145 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $175 for an SUV, $190 for a 9-seat van and $280 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car and tolls. The same price at any hour.
How long does it take?
About 2–2 h 30 min to the town; resorts further up the river (Sai Yok, Erawan) add 45–90 minutes — tell us the hotel and we confirm the price.
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).