THE SHORT VERSION
Samut Prakan to Kanchanaburi at a glance.
- From
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- To
- Kanchanaburi กาญจนบุรี
- Road distance
- About 154 km
- Straight line
- 124 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Kanchanaburi to Samut Prakan →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Samut Prakan
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Kanchanaburi
Songthaews, tuk-tuks and bicycles cover the town and the riverside guesthouses.
- Kanchanaburi bus station
In town. Buses and minivans to Bangkok and the region.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Erawan Falls is a further bus ride; leave early to avoid the crowds.
KEEP GOING
From Kanchanaburi, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Kanchanaburi
More buses from Samut Prakan
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samut Prakan from Kanchanaburi by road?+
About 154 km by road (124 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samut Prakan to Kanchanaburi take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Samut Prakan?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Kanchanaburi to Samut Prakan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Kanchanaburi to Samut Prakan guide.
Where does the bus from Samut Prakan arrive in Kanchanaburi?+
It depends on the operator. In Kanchanaburi, services use Kanchanaburi bus station. Songthaews, tuk-tuks and bicycles cover the town and the riverside guesthouses.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Kanchanaburi?+
Songthaews, tuk-tuks and bicycles cover the town and the riverside guesthouses.
What kind of bus runs from Samut Prakan to Kanchanaburi?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Samut Prakan to Kanchanaburi bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Kanchanaburi by bus?+
Direct buses from Kanchanaburi include Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport (DMK), Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Surat Thani, Chiang Mai and more. See all connections on our Kanchanaburi bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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