2h Direct from Bangkok! Unlock Slow Life in Thailand with Kids
We took the kids to Thailand four times in a year. We got tired of Chiang Mai and Bangkok, and Hat Yai is quite far. Want to experience slow life around Bangkok? Highly recommend Kanchanaburi! A 2-day 1-night short family trip is perfect, with WWII history + natural landscapes, 100% photogenic, and the kids have a blast~
🚗 Bangkok → Kanchanaburi: It’s recommended to take the small train with kids, artistic and great for photos, perfect for girls and kids.
🚉 Station: Thonburi Railway Station, near MRT Bang Khun Non station, not Hua Lamphong.
⏰ Schedule: 3-4 trips daily, at 07:30/08:30/13:55, about 3.5-4 hours ride. It’s best to take the morning train to reach the final stop, passing the most beautiful section of the Death Railway, letting kids enjoy stunning views; the evening train is good for sunset, but there might be no transport back in Kanchanaburi. We paid 1300 THB for a local pickup to get us there.
💰 Ticket price: 100 THB/person (half price for children), buy at the window on the day, no reserved seats, arrive early is recommended.
📷 Highlights: You can ride the Death Railway section (Tham Krasae), the cliff railway is stunning, only 3 trips daily, a unique railway experience for kids.
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Day 2: Start at 10 AM, rent a parent-child motorbike for an hour to Erawan National Park (Erawan Falls): entrance fee 300 THB (half price for children), climb the seven-tier waterfall, spend 3 hours to the top, water play is super fun, and free fish foot spa experience, kids love it.
In the evening, visit the Bridge on the River Kwai: free, walk on the tracks with kids for vintage photos, sunset is gorgeous, and a train passing by at dusk makes it even better, capturing unique family moments.
• Dinner at riverside restaurant On's Thai - Isaan, about 200 THB per person, mango sticky rice is a must-try, sweet and soft, kids love it.
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Day 3: Took the kids to Meena Café, Tiger Cave Temple, and the Giant Rain Tree, all great for photos. When we went, the rice fields were golden, very beautiful; in summer, the fields are greener, each with its charm. If you visit Tiger Cave Temple, you can stop by for photos and let kids experience religious culture.
Then back to the hotel to pick up luggage, take a minibus back to Bangkok from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal. Bangkok South Sai Tai Mai station operates 4:00-20:00 with frequent trips, 💰 ticket price: 105-135 THB (half price for children), about 2-2.5 hours ride, very convenient for returning with kids.
This route is perfect for sisters who have taken kids to Thailand multiple times. Kanchanaburi has very low prices, ideal for a leisurely trip to experience slow life with kids. Hope everyone has a great time 🥳