bignok Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 The better half and I have around 11 days to go from A to B. Looking at Lampang then Phitsanulok for stops. Then after not sure if Nakhon Sawan or Lopburi for 2 nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post biervoormij Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 Ayutthaya is well worth a stop if you have the time. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) At least 1 stop every province along the way ... any reason to off the train. Added plus, you'll never have to do it again, or return to any of the krappy stops you didn't like. Maybe some helpful info to follow. Edited April 17, 2023 by KhunLA 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, KhunLA said: At least 1 stop every province along the way ... any reason to off the train. Added plus, you'll never have to do it again, or return to any of the krappy stops you didn't like. Maybe some helpful info to follow. We thinking Phitsanulok get off, drive to Sukhothai then big waterfall in Kampaeng Phet then big temple in Phetchabun then get back on train. Nice loop. Best temple plus ruins plus biggest waterfall. After that the other towns might be lame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, bignok said: We thinking Phitsanulok get off, drive to Sukhothai then big waterfall in Kampaeng Phet then big temple in Phetchabun then get back on train. Nice loop. Best temple plus ruins plus biggest waterfall. After that the other towns might be lame. Drive ? Bringing a scooter with you, on plan on renting on ? Waterfall may be a trickle, till the rains start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Drive ? Bringing a scooter with you, on plan on renting on ? Waterfall may be a trickle, till the rains start. In June. Hire a car. She cant drive though so might just do big temple. 3 hours return. Stay 2 nights. Otherwise eat and drink in Phitsanulok. Save somethings for next time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 Chiang Mai to Lamphang - 1.5 hr drive. Lamphang to Sukhothai - 2.5 hr drive Sukhothai to Kamphang Phet - 1 hr drive Kamphang Phet to Phitsanulok - 1.5 hr drive Phitsanulok to Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew - 1.5 hr drive My question would be - why take the train at all ? Fitting in to the train time table then renting a car etc at your destination is going to be a huge inconvenience.... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Chiang Mai to Lamphang - 1.5 hr drive. Lamphang to Sukhothai - 2.5 hr drive Sukhothai to Kamphang Phet - 1 hr drive Kamphang Phet to Phitsanulok - 1.5 hr drive Phitsanulok to Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew - 1.5 hr drive My question would be - why take the train at all ? Fitting in to the train time table then renting a car etc at 3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Chiang Mai to Lamphang - 1.5 hr drive. Lamphang to Sukhothai - 2.5 hr drive Sukhothai to Kamphang Phet - 1 hr drive Kamphang Phet to Phitsanulok - 1.5 hr drive Phitsanulok to Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew - 1.5 hr drive My question would be - why take the train at all ? Fitting in to the train time table then renting a car etc at your destination is going to be a huge inconvenience.... your destination is going to be a huge inconvenience.... We are finishing in Bangkok. That is why. So hire in Phitsanulok and leave it there. No drop off fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 hours ago, biervoormij said: Ayutthaya is well worth a stop if you have the time. I thought the historical ruins north of Ayutthaya were better ( don't remember the name, but well known ). Far less tourists cluttering up the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Chiang Mai to Lamphang - 1.5 hr drive. Lamphang to Sukhothai - 2.5 hr drive Sukhothai to Kamphang Phet - 1 hr drive Kamphang Phet to Phitsanulok - 1.5 hr drive Phitsanulok to Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew - 1.5 hr drive My question would be - why take the train at all ? Fitting in to the train time table then renting a car etc at your destination is going to be a huge inconvenience.... Oh dear, you guys that can't see the romance in train travel............... No need to hire a car at destinations either- local public transport is cheap, or hire a tour guide and van for the day. I loved travel by train in LOS, and every trip is a treasured memory. See the real Thailand up close. 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Oh dear, you guys that can't see the romance in train travel............... No need to hire a car at destinations either- local public transport is cheap, or hire a tour guide and van for the day. I loved travel by train in LOS, and every trip is a treasured memory. See the real Thailand up close. We love trains too. Car for side trip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbuie Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, bignok said: We love trains too. Car for side trip. Book a car and driver for the side trip? Less stressful, more convenient and not much more money than hiring and driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biervoormij Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: I thought the historical ruins north of Ayutthaya were better ( don't remember the name, but well known ). Far less tourists cluttering up the place. If you recall the name please let me know. If it is somewhere I have not been I would have to make a point to visit. I personal enjoyed Ayutthaya more than Sukhothai but can see if someone felt the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 8 hours ago, bignok said: In June. Hire a car. She cant drive though so might just do big temple. 3 hours return. Stay 2 nights. Otherwise eat and drink in Phitsanulok. Save somethings for next time. Why not think about getting off at Phitsanulok and driving over to Khon Kaen, get the train from there to Bangkok. The route 12 takes you through the Khao Kho area and well worth a couple of days stopover on route, the mountains are quite spectacular, reminded me on Scotland. https://guide2thailand.com/phu-thap-buek-mountain/ https://www.thainationalparks.com/khao-kho-national-park#:~:text=Khao Khao Summit&text=The highest point at Khao,ends from%2Fat road 2196. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1964 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Not far north of Ayutthaya about 15 to 20 minutes on a train you will arrive at LopBuri. Very quiet, lots of temples to wander around including those with ,000's of monkeys. Compact to wander around with little traffic either. If at any point you've had enough and wish to get back on the train I was never more than 10minutes walk from the station on my wandering tourist trail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 4 hours ago, sandyf said: The route 12 takes you through the Khao Kho area Onwards from Lomsak, route 12 crosses the extensive Nam Nao National Park with spectacular viewing points: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 56 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Onwards from Lomsak, route 12 crosses the extensive Nam Nao National Park with spectacular viewing points: Cheers, may come back that way next time up there. Last time we just went back towards Phitsanulok and down the No 11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Lots of options if driving. Will study the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, sandyf said: Cheers, may come back that way next time up there. Last time we just went back towards Phitsanulok and down the No 11. If you do, have an enjoyable trip. From Chumphae route 201 will take you south via Chaiyaphum to route 2 near Pak Chong. Alternatively, keep on route 12 to Khon Kaen and then south by train or car (route 2) to Bangkok. Regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 46 minutes ago, sandyf said: Cheers, may come back that way next time up there. Last time we just went back towards Phitsanulok and down the No 11. Just been to Phitsanulok. The Lotus and Makro are very good, as is the Esso station on the main road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, bignok said: We thinking Phitsanulok get off, drive to Sukhothai then big waterfall in Kampaeng Phet then big temple in Phetchabun then get back on train. Nice loop. Best temple plus ruins plus biggest waterfall. Not sure it is the best time for waterfalls hehe. Be more like 'water stream' if any left during the hot months, at least to most I tried visiting with my parents in law last month (fail). Edited April 18, 2023 by ChaiyaTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: Just been to Phitsanulok. The Lotus and Makro are very good, as is the Esso station on the main road. Been a couple of times, got one of the biggest buffet places I have ever seen. Friends took us so no idea where it was or called. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 17 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: I thought the historical ruins north of Ayutthaya were better ( don't remember the name, but well known ). Far less tourists cluttering up the place. I Think you mean Bang Pa In, it is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biervoormij Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 34 minutes ago, Maybole said: I Think you mean Bang Pa In, it is beautiful! Bang Pa In would be south of Ayutthaya but maybe he got the direction wrong. Bang Pa In is on my list of the places to see. I tried to go during Covid but the palace was closed because of Covid. Still a nice day taking the train from Bangkok and back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 say hi to the annoying breakfast lady that tries to sell you overpriced crappy thai food and wakes everyone up early yelling...."breakast--olange joooce" add in the naaaaam!!!! yen yen...........................NAAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEN YEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! made me stop taking the train ayutthaha is worth a visit tho.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I don't know if you followed it or remember it but there was a really nice thread on here about 2-4 yrs ago (?) about train travel in Thailand. The guy did a great job with reports, videos and photos. My wife and I loved 3rd class car day trips or for a long weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selena Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I think it's also worth visiting Den Chai and Ayutthaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Train is ok if it's an overnight sleeper .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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