How to travel from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

The distance between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Pak Chong.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    THB 510($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Khao Yai National Park.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,995($110)
Operated by

Taxi Call Centre Kanchanaburi

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Drive

Drive to Khao Yai National Park.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park

There are several options for getting from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 510 ($14) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,995 ($110).

The distance between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx THB 3,995 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 510 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Khao Yai National Park. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Pak Chong and Khao Yai National Park. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Monsiri Travel and Pakchong Carrent 2009 run regular bus services between Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Pak Chong. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Khao Yai National Park is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai National Park. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around THB 510 ($14).

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Transport options from Kanchanaburi to Khao Yai National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7hrs
THB 510($14)
5 times a day333km (207 miles)
Taxi
4h 10m
THB 3,995($110)
on demand270km (168 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
THB 870($24)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Khao Yai National Park

The following major airports near Khao Yai National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Khao Yai National Park