Kanchanaburi & River Kwai day trip from Bangkok
Private day trip Kanchanaburi & River Kwai day trip from Bangkok: $180 sedan, $215 SUV, $235 van, $345 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 300 km, about 10 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Kanchanaburi is about 130 km west of Bangkok: the Bridge over the River Kwai, the Allied war cemetery and the Thailand–Burma railway history. With your own car you can add a ride on the railway over the Tham Krasae viaduct or swim at Erawan Falls — not all in one day, so choose two or three.
- Distance300 km
- Drive time10 h
- Pricefrom $180
Kanchanaburi & River Kwai 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 | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $215 ≈ ฿7,224 | ≈ 108 | ≈ 72 | ≈ 54 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $235 ≈ ฿7,896 | ≈ 118 | ≈ 78 | ≈ 59 | ≈ 39 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $345 ≈ ฿11,592 | ≈ 173 | ≈ 115 | ≈ 86 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 338 and Route 4 west through Nakhon Pathom (the giant Phra Pathom Chedi is a good stop), then Route 323 to Kanchanaburi — about 2½ hours each way.
Worth stopping
- Bridge over the River Kwai and the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.
- Thailand–Burma Railway Centre (museum).
- Tham Krasae viaduct, or Erawan Falls (65 km farther, makes a long day).
Good to know
- A long day: leave at 07:00 and expect to be back after 18:00, more with Erawan.
- Entrance and train tickets are not included; the national park charges foreigners an entry fee.
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)
Kanchanaburi & River Kwai day trip from Bangkok: questions
How much is a private day trip to Kanchanaburi?
$180 for a sedan, $215 for an SUV, $235 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for about 10 hours, fuel and tolls included.
Can we see the bridge and Erawan Falls in one day?
Yes, but it is a 12-hour day; we suggest the bridge, the cemetery and Erawan, or the bridge plus the railway ride.
Can we stay overnight on the river?
Yes — book the car with driver for 2 days instead; the driver’s room is included in the per-day price.