River Kwai Bridge Railway Station
The small station at the east end of the Bridge on the River Kwai, where the Death Railway trains stop before crossing.
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What's near River Kwai Bridge Railway Station
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Bridge over the River Kwai
The Death Railway's steel bridge over the Khwae Yai, free to walk across, about 3 km north of the town center, with its own train station.
Safarine Tours Kanchanaburi
Highly rated Kanchanaburi tour operator offering guided day trips to Erawan Falls, elephant experiences, and river adventures.
Keeree Tara
You're paying for a ringside view of the River Kwai bridge, and honestly, it's worth it.
Prisoners of War Memorial
A solemn WWII monument in Kanchanaburi honoring POWs who died building the Thailand-Burma Railway.
Go on then (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Kanchanaburi-based tour operator running guided trips across the region with personalized service and flexible itineraries.
Paddle and More Travel Kanchanaburi
Riverside kayaking tours and outdoor adventures in Kanchanaburi, open daily from the banks of the Kwai.
About River Kwai Bridge Railway Station
River Kwai Bridge Railway Station, Saphan Kwae Yai on the timetable, is the small station at the east end of the Bridge on the River Kwai, about 3 km north of Kanchanaburi town center. Every Death Railway train calls here, the ordinary trains from Bangkok's Thon Buri station at about 10:37 and 16:28, and then rolls straight out across the bridge toward Nam Tok.
This is the stop to use if you want the bridge itself. The platform is steps from the bridge, the souvenir stalls and the riverside restaurants, and the weekend excursion train from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong pauses here for about half an hour so passengers can walk out onto the spans. Trains back to Bangkok leave at about 06:59 and 14:34.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Pair your visit. After River Kwai Bridge Railway Station, round out your day in Kanchanaburi with contrasting stops nearby.
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