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Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Well-known museum explaining the Thailand-Burma Railway through artifacts, photos, and personal accounts that add context to local sites.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 31 buses from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi, including 31 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Kanchanaburi Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 7:30 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 7:50 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 8:30 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 8:50 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 9:30 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 9:50 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 10:30 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 10:50 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 11:30 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 11:50 AM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 12:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 12:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 1:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 2:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 2:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 3:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 3:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 4:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 4:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 5:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 5:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 6:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 7:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 7:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 8:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 8:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 9:30 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 1h50 | 9:50 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom | 2h00 | 10:40 PM Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Well-known museum explaining the Thailand-Burma Railway through artifacts, photos, and personal accounts that add context to local sites.
Compact private museum with wartime displays, rail relics, and visual exhibits near the bridge, useful before walking the area.
Modern museum presenting the history of the Death Railway with immersive displays, videos, and reconstructions by the river.
Riverside promenade area by the bridge with scenic walks, train views, market stalls, and easy access to museums and memorials.
Historic road lined with guesthouses, shops, and riverfront spots; a practical base for walking, cycling, and arranging day trips.
Riverside heritage district with old shophouses, murals, and local life, offering a quieter alternative to the bridge area.
Spicy jungle curry from western Thailand, usually with chicken or wild boar, herbs, and no coconut milk. It is linked to forest cooking near Kanchanaburi.
Stir-fried broad rice noodles with soy sauce, garlic, egg, and Chinese kale. A common Thai comfort dish found in Kanchanaburi markets and shophouses.
Thai river prawn grilled over charcoal and served with spicy seafood sauce. It is popular in river provinces and suits Kanchanaburi's freshwater setting.
Polished garden-style venue with Thai cuisine, seafood, and spacious seating. Popular for groups wanting a more upscale but still local meal.
Well-known local restaurant for traditional Thai dishes, soups, and stir-fries near the town center. Simple setting with dependable flavors.
Casual riverside restaurant known for Thai dishes, seafood, and scenic bridge views. Good for sunset meals in a relaxed local setting.
Budget-friendly for Thai travel. Guesthouses, local meals and buses are cheap; river resorts and tourist tours raise costs but stay below Bangkok or island hotspots.
Tipping is optional. Round up small bills at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge, and round up taxi fares for good service.
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Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal -> Kanchanaburi Railway Station
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kanchanaburi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi buses use the Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom is 3 km from Nakhon Pathom city centre. Public transport options include:
Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and restaurants inside Big C shopping mall
Free Wi-Fi at Big C. ATMs are aTMs from multiple banks available inside Big C.
Ticket office support is available at Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom.
Available at Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nakhon Pathom, Big C Nakornpathom: Wheelchair accessible.
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal is 2 km from Kanchanaburi city centre. Public transport options include:
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and local vendors available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal.
Available at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible.
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