Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kanchanaburi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kanchanaburi

With a population of 63,699, Kanchanaburi is the largest city in Kanchanaburi, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kanchanaburi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1535
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanchanaburi in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1535
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kanchanaburi in April, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kanchanaburi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Kanchanaburi

Plane

Although Kanchanaburi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which is located 115 km from Kanchanaburi. Hua Hin is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Kanchanaburi is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 110 km from Kanchanaburi. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kanchanaburi, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Kanchanaburi takes 724 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,703. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,384 for a journey of 1255 km. The most popular bus station is Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi, located 18 km from the city centre of Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Kanchanaburi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which is located 115 km from Kanchanaburi. Hua Hin is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Kanchanaburi is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 110 km from Kanchanaburi. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kanchanaburi, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Kanchanaburi takes 724 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,703. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,384 for a journey of 1255 km. The most popular bus station is Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi, located 18 km from the city centre of Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kanchanaburi

HHQHua Hin
BKKBangkok Suvarnabhumi
DMKBangkok Don Mueang Intl

Airlines serving Kanchanaburi

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kanchanaburi

From 5-star hotels such as the Dheva Mantra Resort to great affordable options like the Prelude Hotel, Kanchanaburi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include S Hotel Kanchanaburi and Tara Raft.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanchanaburi

Most booked hotels in Kanchanaburi

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The Vista Pool Villa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,044+
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Dheva Mantra Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,925+
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Felix River Kwai Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,343+
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Mida Resort Kanchanaburi
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,003+
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Hiring a car in Kanchanaburi

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Kanchanaburi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Kanchanaburi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

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