Bangkok Day Trips: Trains, Fees and Hours for Six Trips
Ayutthaya is the easiest day trip by train: the first train leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat at 05:15 and a foreign visitor pays THB 80 for the park ticket. Bang Pa-In Palace opens 08:00 to 16:00. Damnoen Saduak is at its liveliest around 7:00, and Maeklong's train comes eight times a day.
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The six trips at a glance
Four of the six trips run on an SRT line. The table gives the first train or the fee that matters for each.
| Trip | First train | Foreign fee | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya | 05:15 | THB 80 | 08:00–18:00 |
| Bang Pa-In Palace | 06:16 at Bang Pa-in | not stated | 08:00–16:00 |
| Kanchanaburi | 07:45 | THB 300 at Erawan | 08:00–17:00 |
| Damnoen Saduak | not stated | not stated | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Maeklong | 05:30 from Wongwian Yai | no charge | 6:00–18:00 |
| Khao Yai | 06:10 | THB 400 | 06:00–18:00 |
The Kanchanaburi hours are for the war cemetery on weekdays. The Erawan fee is the foreign adult fee.
Ayutthaya
The Ayutthaya Historical Park is open every day from 08:00 to 18:00. The ordinary ticket costs THB 80 for a foreign visitor and THB 10 for a Thai visitor. The combination ticket costs THB 300 for foreigners. For all sites and the full train list, see Ayutthaya Historical Park tickets.
Ticketed sites
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet with the Ancient Palace.
- Wat Phra Ram, Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana.
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Maheyong.
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum charges THB 150 to foreigners. Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Phra Ram open for evening visits from 18:30 to 21:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the January 2026 programme.
Trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat
Ten trains leave Krung Thep Aphiwat and stop at Ayutthaya: 05:15, 07:30, 07:50, 09:05, 14:15, 18:15, 18:40, 20:05, 20:45 and 22:30. Heading back, trains leave Ayutthaya toward Bangkok as late as 19:59.
Train 9001 runs Monday to Friday. Trains 9003 and 9005 run every day. The park office is at 196 Khlong Tho, Pratu Chai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district.
Bang Pa-In Palace
Bang Pa-In Palace is open every day from 08:00 to 16:00. Ticket sales run 08.00 to 15.30. The palace is under the supervision of the Bureau of the Royal Household.
Getting there
Bang Pa-in station sits on the same northern line as Ayutthaya. Train 9001 leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat at 05:15 and leaves Bang Pa-in at 06:16. Train 9003 leaves at 09:05 and Bang Pa-in at 10:06. Trains leave Bang Pa-in toward Bangkok as late as 20:26.
Dress code and fee
Admission is THB 30 for a Thai adult and THB 20 for a child. Only the Thai fee is stated. Confirm the foreign price at the gate.
The palace does not allow sleeveless tops, skirts too short to cover the knees, leggings or slippers without heel straps. Visitors whose clothes break the dress code can borrow wrap-around skirts and shirts from the palace.
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi runs from Thonburi station. Trains 257 and 259 leave Thonburi at 07:45 and 13:55. They pass Kanchanaburi at 10:30 and 16:21 and the Kwai Yai Bridge at 10:35 and 16:26.
Coming back
- Train 258 leaves Kanchanaburi at 14:43 and reaches Thonburi at 17:40.
- Train 260 leaves Kanchanaburi at 07:05 and reaches Thonburi at 09:35.
The Kanchanaburi town stop and the Kwai Yai Bridge come before Tha Kilen on the line. A report of 28 September 2026 described a closure between Tha Kilen and Nam Tok after floodwater at the Tham Krasae bridge. Call the SRT call center on 1690 before you go.
By bus and what to see
Buses leave the Southern Terminal every 15 minutes from 04:00 to 20:30 and take about 2 hours 30 minutes to Kanchanaburi. By car, Erawan is 129 km from Bangkok.
A foreign adult pays THB 300 and a foreign child THB 150 at Erawan. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is open 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturday.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak is about 80 kilometres from Bangkok. The recommended time to arrive is around 7:00 a.m., when many vendors row boats to sell their products.
The opening-hours table reads 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM every day. A separate remark gives every day from 06.00 A.M.. Aim for the early hour and leave by midday.
No bus route or fare is stated. Ask your hotel or a bus-terminal counter for the current departure before you go.
Maeklong Railway Market
Maeklong Railway Market is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the train passes through it 8 times a day. Entry has no charge. Vendors set up beside the tracks and quickly close their umbrellas when the train comes.
Trains to Mae Klong
- Trains 9381, 9383, 9385 and 9387 leave Ban Laem at 07:30, 10:10, 13:30 and 16:40.
- The same four trains reach Mae Klong at 08:30, 11:10, 14:30 and 17:40.
- Trains 9380, 9382, 9384 and 9386 leave Mae Klong at 06:20, 09:00, 11:30 and 15:30.
From Bangkok, step by step
The Wongwian Yai to Mahachai line and the Ban Laem to Mae Klong line have separate SRT timetables. You cross between them by ferry.
- Take train 9303 from Wongwian Yai at 05:30 to Maha Chai at 06:23.
- From Mahachai Station, take a ferry to the Tha Chalom side.
- Catch the train from Ban Laem to Mae Klong, the last station.
- Train 9381 leaves Ban Laem at 07:30 and reaches Mae Klong at 08:30.
The last Wongwian Yai to Mahachai train, 9347, leaves at 20:10 and reaches Maha Chai at 21:00.
Getting back
Trains from Mae Klong reach Ban Laem at 07:19, 10:00, 12:30 and 16:30. Then ferry back to Mahachai. The last Mahachai to Wongwian Yai train, 9346, leaves Maha Chai at 19:00 and Wongwian Yai at 20:00.
Check the timetable with the station master before travelling.
Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai is about 200 km northeast of Bangkok, with two entrance gates that collect the entrance fee. A foreign adult pays THB 400 and a foreign child THB 200. One ticket works for a single day only. The park is open from 06:00 to 18:00.
Pay through the QueQ app or to the officers at the gate.
By train and bus
Take the North-eastern line to Pak Chong, then a songthaew from Pak Chong Market to the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center. A Pak Chong to Khao Yai bus runs 06.00 to 17.00 every day, every 30 minutes, for THB 15.
Train 21 leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat at 06:10 and Pak Chong at 08:44. Train 135 leaves at 07:10 and Pak Chong at 10:47. Train 71 leaves at 10:35 and Pak Chong at 13:19.
Coming back
Trains leave Pak Chong at 12:08, 14:32 and 19:48 on trains 72, 136 and 22. Those trains leave Krung Thep Aphiwat at 14:55, 18:00 and 22:15.
For the full park fee rules, see Thailand national park fees for foreigners.
Not confirmed: Train and bus fares: check the fare at the station before you travel. Bang Pa-In foreign entry fee: confirm it at the gate. Damnoen Saduak bus: ask your hotel for times and fare. The Kanchanaburi line past Tha Kilen: a report of 28 September 2026 described a closure after floodwater, so call SRT on 1690 before you go.
Common questions
What is the easiest day trip from Bangkok by train?
Ayutthaya: the first train leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat at 05:15. A foreign visitor pays THB 80 for the ordinary park ticket.
How far is Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok?
Damnoen Saduak is about 80 kilometres from Bangkok. The recommended time to arrive is around 7:00 a.m..
When does the train come through Maeklong Railway Market?
The train runs through the market 8 times a day. SRT trains reach Mae Klong at 08:30, 11:10, 14:30 and 17:40.
How do I get to Khao Yai without a car?
Take the North-eastern line to Pak Chong, then a songthaew from Pak Chong Market to the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center. A bus also runs there every 30 minutes for THB 15.
How much does Khao Yai cost for a foreigner?
A foreign adult pays THB 400 and a foreign child THB 200. One ticket works for a single day only.
When does Bang Pa-In Palace close?
The palace is open every day from 08:00 to 16:00. Ticket sales run 08.00 to 15.30.
What does Maeklong Railway Market cost?
Entry has no charge, and the market is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Is the Kanchanaburi train open to Nam Tok?
Call the SRT call center on 1690, open 24 hours, before you go. A report of 28 September 2026 described a closure between Tha Kilen and Nam Tok after floodwater.
Is there a combination ticket for Ayutthaya?
Yes: the combination ticket costs THB 300 for foreigners.
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