How to travel from Kanchanaburi to Trang, Thailand

The distance between Kanchanaburi and Trang is around 834km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanchanaburi to Trang by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Taling Chan then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Trang (TST).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,145($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nakhon Phathom then Thung Song and then to Trang.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 655($18)
Operated by

State Railway of Thailand

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and then to Trang.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 910($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Trang.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance834km (518 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanchanaburi and Trang

There are several options for getting from Kanchanaburi to Trang by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around THB 655 ($18) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,145 ($59).

The distance between Kanchanaburi and Trang is around 834km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Kanchanaburi and Trang by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Trang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx THB 2,145 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanchanaburi and Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around THB 655 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Trang. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanchanaburi to Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nakhon Phathom and Thung Song. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

State Railway of Thailand run train services between Kanchanaburi and Trang. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanchanaburi and Trang. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanchanaburi to Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Win Happy, Sri Suthep Tour and Sappaisal run regular bus services between Kanchanaburi and Trang. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 20m 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 Trang. We recommend that you take the train to Taling Chan then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Trang is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Trang. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Trang. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Trang is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around THB 2,145 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanchanaburi and Trang

Transport options from Kanchanaburi to Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
THB 2,145($59)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Train to Jaran Sanitwong, Fly5h 30m
THB 1,890($52)
once daily869km (540 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 15m
THB 1,850($51)
once daily956km (594 miles)
Train
14h 10m
THB 655($18)
once daily902km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 20m
THB 910($25)
twice daily946km (588 miles)
Bus via Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal16h 20m
THB 910($25)
twice daily947km (588 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
THB 2,690($74)
on demand834km (518 miles)

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Airports near Trang

The following major airports near Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Trang
HDY
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Trang
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Trang