Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
The main bus station in Kanchanaburi town, for buses to Bangkok's Southern Terminal and local buses to Erawan, Sai Yok and Hellfire Pass.
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What's near Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.
Nicha Massage and Relax
Deep tissue that hurts in the useful way, and therapists people come back for by name.
Kanchanaburi Night Market
A local Thai food market open nightly until 4 AM, offering affordable meals and a genuine neighborhood atmosphere.
D Luck Hostel
A well-rated hostel on Sangchuto Road, offering budget-friendly accommodation in the heart of Kanchanaburi.
V1 Boutique Hotel Kanchanaburi
A well-located boutique hotel in central Kanchanaburi, ideal for exploring the River Kwai region.
Night street food
Fifty-plus carts of cheap Thai food near the clock tower, and the crowd eating there is mostly local.
Cheatday Cafe & Bistro
A welcoming cafe-bistro on Sangchuto Road serving crowd-pleasing food with a relaxed vibe.
About Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal is the town's main bus station, in the town center, a short songthaew or Grab ride from the guesthouses along the river. First-class buses to and from Bangkok's Southern Terminal run about every 15 minutes through the day and take around two hours, and vans to Bangkok leave from here too.
It's also where the local buses out to the province's sights start. Bus 8170 to Erawan National Park leaves about hourly from 08:00 and takes around an hour and a half, and buses along Highway 323 run northwest past Sai Yok to Hellfire Pass and Thong Pha Phum. The buses are cheap and slow, and the last ones back from Erawan leave around 16:00 to 16:30, so a late start can leave you stuck.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Ban Tai, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal worth visiting?
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal holds a 4.1★ rating from 728 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Kanchanaburi.
When is the best time to visit Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal located?
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal is at Ban Tai, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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