Taxi Service: Bkk To Kanchanaburi

[Gunther]

Can anyone recommend a taxi/car service I can book in advance for a trip from Bangkok (central) to Kanchanaburi (River Kwai)?

Preferably one that speaks English.

Also any ideas of price?

Thanks.

[floridaguy]

My aunt just catches any taxi willing to take her. 1500 baht to Tha Maka, which is about 50 km this side of Muang Kanchanaburi. You can book one from a travel agent in advance, or book from the airport or hotel. The latter 2 will overcharge.

[IanForbes]

Take the bus from the south east station. It's almost as fast and much cheaper... about 100 baht as compared to 1500 to 3000 baht for a taxi. There are small vans that operate between the two destinations, and are cheaper, but I can't describe how to find them.

[Chalky]

You could try hel_l Fire Tours or a "tour type" taxi, PM me for details of either.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Chalky

[ChangMaiSausage]

We just took a normal taxi 1,400THB the return journey was even cheaper 1,250THB

[way2muchcoffee]

1)Hel_lfire tours is a solid operation run by a westerner. It is a decent way to go.

2) Bus from southern bus terminal is quite inexpensive.

3) The train goes there, but I read in the paper recently that flooding has led to a temporary closure of the line

4) You can get a van from Victory monument for a decent price.

5) Many Bangkok taxi drivers will take you. Rates are posted in the car, or ask for a card.

[GOWER]

ive always book in advance with Mr Toom [email protected]

for taxi's to and from the airport for the the last 6 years, never let me down, even when ive been for stuck for hours waiting for my baggage at the airport,