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From the ruined brick chedis of Ayutthaya to the fruit orchards, the gem market and the French-influenced riverside quarter of Chanthaburi, you cross from Thailand's royal past to its eastern coast. No railway line reaches Chanthaburi,[1] so the journey runs through Bangkok: a train to the capital and a bus to the east.
Step 1: Ayutthaya to Bangkok by Train
Trains on the Northern Line connect Ayutthaya with Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok in about an hour. Uttrawithi 10 leaves Ayutthaya at 05:25 and arrives at 06:30, Rapid 112 leaves at 16:04 and arrives at 17:10, and Special Express DRC 8 leaves at 16:50 and arrives at 17:40.[2]
Step 2: Bangkok to Chanthaburi by Bus
Ekkamai Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, near BTS Ekkamai station, runs buses and minivans to Chanthaburi city and Laem Sing.[3] From Krung Thep Aphiwat, continue to Ekkamai by metro and BTS or by taxi.
Comparing Your Options
| Leg | Departures and times |
|---|---|
| Ayutthaya to Krung Thep Aphiwat by train | Uttrawithi 10: 05:25 to 06:30. Rapid 112: 16:04 to 17:10. Special Express DRC 8: 16:50 to 17:40[2] |
| Ekkamai to Chanthaburi by bus | Buses and minivans to Chanthaburi city and Laem Sing[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi
- Start early: The journey needs a change in Bangkok, so leave Ayutthaya in the morning and keep the afternoon for the east.
- Skip the change: If you travel with a group or a lot of luggage, a private car from Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi avoids the transfer in Bangkok.
- Save an offline map: The old town of Chanthaburi has narrow streets, and a map on your phone helps you find your hotel.
Timetable
| Taxi Ayutthaya - Chanthaburi $ 145.09–174.40 4h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The State Railway of Thailand has no line to Chanthaburi, so you take the train to Bangkok and continue by bus.
Take the train from Ayutthaya to Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok, travel on to Ekkamai Bus Terminal and board a bus or minivan to Chanthaburi.
About an hour. Special Express DRC 8 takes 50 minutes from 16:50 to 17:40.
From Ekkamai Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, near BTS Ekkamai station.
Yes. A private car takes you from Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi without the change in Bangkok.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] State Railway of Thailand: SRT history and current railway lines (as of 1 March 2026). Retrieved October 19, 2026.
- [2] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026: Northern Line inbound. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [3] BusTicket.in.th (Transport Co., Ltd. ticketing): Bangkok Bus Terminal Eastern (Ekkamai): timetable, services and information. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
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