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Kanchanaburi
Take a train trip along the historic Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Explore war museums, walk the bridge, and enjoy stunning countryside views.
Take a train trip along the historic Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Explore war museums, walk the bridge, and enjoy stunning countryside views.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, also known locally as the Don-Rak War Cemetery, serves as the primary burial ground for prisoners of war (POWs) who perished under Japanese captivity while constructing the Burma Railway. It is the final resting place for 6,982 POWs, predominantly from Australia, Britain, and the…
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, also known locally as the Don-Rak War Cemetery, serves as the primary burial ground for prisoners of war (POWs) who perished under Japanese captivity while constructing the Burma Railway. It is the final resting place for 6,982 POWs, predominantly from Australia, Britain, and the Netherlands.
- JEATH War Museum - The JEATH War Museum in Thailand is dedicated to the Death Railway, constructed between 1942 and 1943 by Allied POWs under Japanese command as part of the Thai-Burma railways.
- River Khwae Bridge - The Death Railway, constructed during World War II by POWs and Asian laborers under Japanese coercion, was a strategic route intended to facilitate Japan’s invasion of India via Myanmar. Thailand, allied with Japan at the time, supported this effort. The railway, infamous for the high death toll among its laborers, stretches from Nong Pladuk station in Ratchaburi to Thanbyuzayat in Myanmar, covering 415 kilometers with 37 stops. Completed on October 25, 1943, the construction claimed many lives due to illness and Japanese brutality. The Kwai River Bridge, a significant part of this railway, symbolizes both Japanese military ambition and the immense suffering of the laborers. Today, parts of the Death Railway are open to tourists, with the State Railway of Thailand offering routes such as Thonburi-Namtok and a special Bangkok-Namtok line on weekends and holidays. Key attractions include the Kwai River Bridge and the Krasae Cave, where visitors can witness the train’s arrival at 1:30 p.m.
- Kanchanaburi - Explore the Kanchanaburi area
- Kanchanaburi Province - Discover the Kanchanaburi region
- Trip Thai Tour - Tour operator
What's Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Train death railway
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Train death railway
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
This tour start from Bangkok we will pick up from hotel in Bangkok. Start 6:00 am onward. Then we will go to Kanchanaburi province.
Itinerary
06:00 am Pick up from the hotel in Bangkok city area
09:10 am The War Cemetery Of The Allied Prisoners Of World war II.
10:00 am Visit Jeath War Museume.
10:40 am Walk along the Bridge Over the River Kwai….
This tour start from Bangkok we will pick up from hotel in Bangkok. Start 6:00 am onward. Then we will go to Kanchanaburi province.
Itinerary
06:00 am Pick up from the hotel in Bangkok city area
09:10 am The War Cemetery Of The Allied Prisoners Of World war II.
10:00 am Visit Jeath War Museume.
10:40 am Walk along the Bridge Over the River Kwai.
11:10 am Take The Train trip along the death railway sight-seeing the Countryside.
13:45 Lunch will be provided at Restaurant.
15:00 Depart From The Restaurant to Bangkok
Location
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
284/66 Sangchuto Rd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Valda_b
Sep 11, 2025
Another piece of military history everyone should know about - This was a great tour and Rach the tour guide was fabulous. Lots of information, highly recommend this tour and Rach as tour guide
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Highs_and_lows_hols
May 4, 2025
A must-visit if you go to Thailand. - Just incredible. Cheap, stunning and just so thought-provoking. A must-visit if you go to Thailand. See where the POWs worked in the Second World War and head to the end of the line at Nam Tok to visit Hellfire Pass and the war museum.
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Ianbe9083eq
Apr 14, 2025
A Must Do! - A fabulous day. Packed full and full of different activities. Expect to learn a lot, but also to come back exhausted, physically and emotionally.
The day started with a 6 am pick up at the hotel, then a two hour drive out of Bangkok. Visited the cemetery first, then the war museum, and then took a fast boat to the famous bridge which was quite exhilarating.
After crossing the bridge by foot, we were driven to the most beautiful spot for an all you can eat Thai buffet. The lunch itself and the setting were stunning. The views of the river and mountains speak for themselves. It was unforgettable.
After lunch, a walk around the area and to the train station, for a 75 minute train ride on the famous, or infamous, Death Railway. The train ride was fabulous.
The tour guide, Rach, also looked after us really well. A great day that won't be forgotten.
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John
Feb 28, 2025
Educational without language frustrations ending with a fast way through Bangkok rush hour. - After seeing the movie as a kid I’ve always had it on my mind to learn more about this tragedy. I’ve read individual accounts but I never really comprehended the over all scope of the railroad and how it affected the Burma campaign.
Mr. Rach, our guide, was very knowledgeable and clearly explained why and brought to light the enormity of the project. He explained the tremendous stresses put on the POWs and on the 200,000 civilian slaves in terms of terrible working conditions, exposure to the elements, and constant 18 hour work days. Seeing how they built the railroad in 16 months when it was estimated to take 5 or more years makes me wonder how any laborers survived at all.
Mr. Rach also spoke and understood English making the tour frustration free.
At the end of the tour, Mr Rach arranged a subway route to get us back much sooner than any drive in Bangkok traffic would have ever allowed. Rather than spending our evening stopped in traffic we were able to enjoy a quiet bottle of wine with a wonderful dinner.
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Rachgell23
Dec 16, 2024
Bridge over the River Kwai trip from Bangkok - What a great day. From start to finish this trip was Brilliant. We were picked up at 6am from hotel and taken to the Jeath Museum by mini bus. The tour is kept to a small group for convenience and comfort when travelling. The tour Guide Rach was amazing. He was full of historical knowledge.He took pictures and videos for us all too which help us all create new memories. The boat ride and Train ride were great. These were extra but well worth it. The train was upgraded to guarantee us a seat and you got water and a cake on board. We walked on the railway at the river kwai and then again at the end. The buffet lunch was plentiful and full of choice. All in all great day out
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Steve_p
Jan 29, 2025
Dodgy Bus, Dodgy Driver. - Great, very interesting tour with lots to see and to learn about.
The guide was ( 00M ) was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Had a lovely Buffet lunch with wonderful views over the river.
The issue I had was the state of the Minivan it was to say the least rather old and in poor condition, the seats were ripped, some of the fittings were hanging off.
There was 8 of us on the tour in a 12 seater Minivan so we all had a bit of space to spread out a little, if the tour had been full then the journey would have be awful.
And on top of this the driver was weaving in and out of traffic switching from one labe to another, now he certainly was not the only vehicle doing this as it seems that by rule the standard of driving in Bangkok is terrible, but it made for a very uncomfortable journey especially on the way back to Bangkok
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Q7501aususana
Jan 20, 2025
Bangkok to River Kwai day trip - We were very disappointed with the vehicle booked through Trip Advisor to travel over 3 hours from Bangkok to the River Kwai. It was very shabby inside and very uncomfortable but our driver was superb.
The overall trip was very moving and such superb scenery but our guide was not very informative or friendly. On two occasions he made derogatory remarks to passengers.
We did have several comfort stops near shops and markets and we enjoyed a tasty buffet lunch. It was definitely worth the long trip to see the museum and memorials and for a ride on the death railway. Slightly disappointed overall but we didn’t let it spoil our trip.
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Bruno4900
Feb 10, 2025
To avoid - To avoid, book on another cheaper site and be careful not everything is included we had to add 300 baths per person last minute to be upgraded (which is specified on other site).
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Lyndonn716
Aug 27, 2025
River Kwai railway line - River Kwai railway trip only cost 100 baht all the way to Nam tok .
But what you find is that tour guides reserve seats for private parties .although it’s a national rail line .
Even holding seats and not allowing even Thai nationals to occupy empty seats .
Rude tour guides reserve!
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Alexia_w
Mar 7, 2025
Death railway fiasco - Poorly organised trip, collected by driver and guide all ok but first guide was dropped off as only the pick up person and a new tour guide was collected from service station, he was obviously sick and was constantly blowing nose and taking medicine. He spent expended time talking loudly on his phone during trip, also slept for part of journey and spent time looking at females online on his ipad.
The train unfortunately broke down and we only knew what was going on by listening to other tour guides telling their clients what was happening, our tour guide gave us no indication what was going on. The train was able to be started but we were told our driver was collecting us to take us to the lunch so we had to disembark. By the time we drove to the lunch, the train was arriving so we missed the most important part of the trip. The tour guide gave no commentary or insight to the destinations, other tour operators were with their group and we listened to their information as our tour guide dropped us off and prearranged pick up times. We may as well have done a self guided tour.
When we were heading back to Bangkok we stopped to let the tour guide out at the service station where he left his car but were also told that we were going with the guide back to our hotel while the rest of the group were driven back by the driver.
We were transported in an old car, dirty and without seatbelts having been told that the seatbelts were 'unavailable and it's not far'. We felt uncomfortable and would have preferred to have been with the group or in a taxi but pressured to take the guide car.
The day was unprofessional, poorly organised and the important part of the trip was missed. We understand that the train broke down but it was working by the time we had to disembark and we weren't offered any option to continue the train journey but hurried off to a lunch instead.
Would not recommend this tour operator.
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