Taxi de Kanchanaburi à Sangklaburi? (Thaïlande)
by Kallisto
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Y-a-t-il des taxis pour aller de Kanchanaburi à Sangklaburi cela éviterait de louer une voiture de BK ? Et lorsqu'on est à Sangklaburi a-t-ibn besoin d'un moyen de transport pour visiter le coin (le pont le plus long, le marché Karen, .... etc) ?
bah un taxi doit toujours etre trouvable, du moins une voiture avec chauffeur, si tu demandes a ton hotel.
Il y a dans la rue à Kancha des panneaux TAXI sur diverses portes d'agences.
Sinon t'as la possibilite de louer une voiture, ce que nous avons fait pour visiter le coin et aller a Sanghklaburi. La route est belle et bonne, et pas trop de monde donc on a trouvé le trajet safe. A Sangkhlaburi, tu peux aller a pieds au pont Mon, au village et meme au temple doré, mais faut que tu aimes marcher, un certain temps, sous la chaleur, et en etant le seul touriste ou presque ! Tout depend où tu vas loger, le village n'est pas tres dense et les distances peuvent etre longues. Sinon tu peux y louer des velos (du moins au P. Guesthouse) et ptet des motos. Mais le tourisme y semble aux balbutiements, hormis les qq guesthouses, tu trouveras quasi pas d'agences dans la rue comme a KAncha où ca pullule, et quand certains se lancent dans des pseudos chambres/restos, ils ne parlent pas anglais. Ca faisait du bien de trouver une petite ville si attachante sans toutes ces enseignes a touristes ! 🙂
Sinon t'as la possibilite de louer une voiture, ce que nous avons fait pour visiter le coin et aller a Sanghklaburi. La route est belle et bonne, et pas trop de monde donc on a trouvé le trajet safe. A Sangkhlaburi, tu peux aller a pieds au pont Mon, au village et meme au temple doré, mais faut que tu aimes marcher, un certain temps, sous la chaleur, et en etant le seul touriste ou presque ! Tout depend où tu vas loger, le village n'est pas tres dense et les distances peuvent etre longues. Sinon tu peux y louer des velos (du moins au P. Guesthouse) et ptet des motos. Mais le tourisme y semble aux balbutiements, hormis les qq guesthouses, tu trouveras quasi pas d'agences dans la rue comme a KAncha où ca pullule, et quand certains se lancent dans des pseudos chambres/restos, ils ne parlent pas anglais. Ca faisait du bien de trouver une petite ville si attachante sans toutes ces enseignes a touristes ! 🙂
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Pourquoi chercher le plus complique alors qu'il y a des bus de ligne qui partent chaque jour de Bangkok (Mochit) en passant TOUS par Kanchanaburi pour aller a Sangklaburi?
Effectivement, ne jamais louer une auto a Kan'buri, elles ne sont pas assurees (au sens que nous leur donnons en Europe). Il n'y a pas de loueur d'auto professionnel a Kanchanaburi
Effectivement, ne jamais louer une auto a Kan'buri, elles ne sont pas assurees (au sens que nous leur donnons en Europe). Il n'y a pas de loueur d'auto professionnel a Kanchanaburi
Nous avons des bagages, nous sommes 3 et nous serions plus indépendants pour nous arrêter où nous voulons avec une voiture. Le bus risque de surcroit, prendre plus de temps. Par ailleurs, en avril il fait très chaud donc j'ai pensé qu'en voiture climatisée ce serait plus agréable non ? Y-a-til beaucoup de bus dans la journée pour aller à Sangklaburi ?
Pour Kanchanaburi, bus tous les 20mn au moins, climatisés, en 1ere ou 2eme classe.
On en a chopé un au passage à Nakon Pathom (ville d'ailleurs conseillée pour un stop !).
Apres Kancha, la frequence doit etre bien moindre, on en a pas croisé beaucoup des bus quand meme. Apres Kancha, je trouve que la voiture est un bon moyen (meme si on prone d'ordinaire pour les transports collectifs). Si c'est juste pour faire le trajet, pas forcement interessant. MAis si c'est pour faire des visites sur le trajet, alors oui c'est bien, ca permet de gagner du temps et de la souplesse.
Apres Kancha, la frequence doit etre bien moindre, on en a pas croisé beaucoup des bus quand meme. Apres Kancha, je trouve que la voiture est un bon moyen (meme si on prone d'ordinaire pour les transports collectifs). Si c'est juste pour faire le trajet, pas forcement interessant. MAis si c'est pour faire des visites sur le trajet, alors oui c'est bien, ca permet de gagner du temps et de la souplesse.
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Pour aller de Bangkok à Kanchanaburi, le plus simple, le plus rapide et finalement le moins cher, c'est de prendre l'un des minibus qui se trouve garé devant l'entrée du Royal Hotel à côté de Khaosan rd.
Départ toutes les 30 minutes, deux herues de rute, on vous dépose directement à votre adresse et 120 b / personne.
N'oubliez pas de préciser votre adresse avant demonter dans la voiture car la plupart des chauffeurs ne parlent pas anglais.
Ensuite, de Kanchanaburi à Sangklaburi, il y a des bus climatisés et confortables, trois fois par jour, départs à 9h30, 13h30 et 15h30.
Mais c'est bien plus agréable en voiture particulière, la N 323 qui mène à Sangklaburti regarge de sites à visiter. En bus, c'est parfois un peu frustrant de passer à côté de tant de choses sans pouvoir s'y arrêter !
Enfin, à Sangklaburi, pour aller aux trois pagodes, la voiture est quand même bien plus pratique, alors que pour visiter pont et les villages qui sont de l'autre côté du lac, une mobylette ou un vélo suffit largement !
Bonne route !
Notre bonheur dépend de notre capacité à être satisfait. (Dalaï Lama)
http://youtu.be/1dcQ1W3vQNo
Pour Kanchanaburi, bus tous les 20mn au moins, climatisés, en 1ere ou 2eme classe.
On en a chopé un au passage à Nakon Pathom (ville d'ailleurs conseillée pour un stop !).
Apres Kancha, la frequence doit etre bien moindre, on en a pas croisé beaucoup des bus quand meme. Apres Kancha, je trouve que la voiture est un bon moyen (meme si on prone d'ordinaire pour les transports collectifs). Si c'est juste pour faire le trajet, pas forcement interessant. MAis si c'est pour faire des visites sur le trajet, alors oui c'est bien, ca permet de gagner du temps et de la souplesse.
Reponse incomplete car tu aurais du citer la gare de depart qui est Sai Tai; la gare du sud; moi, je parle de Mochit, la gare du nord d'ou partent ces bus qui vont jusqu'a Sangklaburi et la la frequence est bien moindre.et ils ne passent pas par Nakhon Pathom (ville d'ailleurs conseillee pour un stop) un stop pour y faire quoi? Precise que dans cette ville il y a le plus grand Chedi de Thailande.
La voiture, c'est l'independance; la louer a l'aeroport, c'est d'ailleurs peut-etre ce qu'il faudrait faire, ce ne sera pas une partie de plaisir pour sortir de Bangkok meme si les panneaux sont ecrits en anglais, ne pas oublier qu'on roule a gauche ici et que la conduite des thai c'est du GRAND n'importe quoi. Souvanapoum se trouve a l'est de Bangkok alors que Kan'buri est a l'ouest; en prenant les autoroutes de contournement vous eviterez le centre ville (si centre il y a car Thanon Lad Phrao se trouve bien a 15 bornes au nord de la gare de Hua Lamphong mais on a pas vraiment l'impression d'etre sorti de Bangkok; ca coince dur dans les embouteillage une bonne partie de la journee.
Apres Kancha, la frequence doit etre bien moindre, on en a pas croisé beaucoup des bus quand meme. Apres Kancha, je trouve que la voiture est un bon moyen (meme si on prone d'ordinaire pour les transports collectifs). Si c'est juste pour faire le trajet, pas forcement interessant. MAis si c'est pour faire des visites sur le trajet, alors oui c'est bien, ca permet de gagner du temps et de la souplesse.
Reponse incomplete car tu aurais du citer la gare de depart qui est Sai Tai; la gare du sud; moi, je parle de Mochit, la gare du nord d'ou partent ces bus qui vont jusqu'a Sangklaburi et la la frequence est bien moindre.et ils ne passent pas par Nakhon Pathom (ville d'ailleurs conseillee pour un stop) un stop pour y faire quoi? Precise que dans cette ville il y a le plus grand Chedi de Thailande.
La voiture, c'est l'independance; la louer a l'aeroport, c'est d'ailleurs peut-etre ce qu'il faudrait faire, ce ne sera pas une partie de plaisir pour sortir de Bangkok meme si les panneaux sont ecrits en anglais, ne pas oublier qu'on roule a gauche ici et que la conduite des thai c'est du GRAND n'importe quoi. Souvanapoum se trouve a l'est de Bangkok alors que Kan'buri est a l'ouest; en prenant les autoroutes de contournement vous eviterez le centre ville (si centre il y a car Thanon Lad Phrao se trouve bien a 15 bornes au nord de la gare de Hua Lamphong mais on a pas vraiment l'impression d'etre sorti de Bangkok; ca coince dur dans les embouteillage une bonne partie de la journee.
Réponse incomplète, car tu aurais du dire qu'il y a aussi Don Muang comme aeroport qui n'est pas au meme endroit, la possibilite de prendre des taxis plutot que la loc, etc..... 😛
Eh ouais, on peut pas non plus ecrire un guide esxhaustif de 20 pages pour chaque reponse, d'autant qu'on ne connait pas toujours les reponses exhaustives.
Maintenant, faut-il repondre aux questions si on n'est pas certain a 100% d'avoir tout dit, de tout connaitre ? C'est une bonne question...
Pour Nakhon Pathom, oui il y a le chedi, mais si le lecteur un minimum curieux veut en savoir plus, il peut aussi aller potasser et meme suivre mon lien pour savoir ce qui nous a tant plu durant notre stop à nous.
Bon allez, je pars reviser... 😉
Pour Nakhon Pathom, oui il y a le chedi, mais si le lecteur un minimum curieux veut en savoir plus, il peut aussi aller potasser et meme suivre mon lien pour savoir ce qui nous a tant plu durant notre stop à nous.
Bon allez, je pars reviser... 😉
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Namast Web - Après 8 ans d'absence en Asie, retour en famille à partir de 2006 (Thailande, Cambodge, Vietnam, Maroc, Jordanie, Chili, Bali, Inde)
http://www.namast.com/
TOUS les gens que j'ai rencontrés qui ne connaissaient pas la Thaïlande et qui avaient pris une voiture à l'aéroport pour venir à Kanchanaburi l'ont vraiment regretté !
Faire le tour de Bangkok quand on met les pieds pour la première fois en Thaïla, nde est une vraie galère.
La bonne solution serait de prendre un taxi jusqu'à Don Muang et de louer une voiture à cet endroit. C'est beaucoup plus simple et on évite complètement Bangkok !
Notre bonheur dépend de notre capacité à être satisfait. (Dalaï Lama)
http://youtu.be/1dcQ1W3vQNo
Y-a-t-il des taxis pour aller de Kanchanaburi à Sangklaburi cela éviterait de louer une voiture de BK ? Et lorsqu'on est à Sangklaburi a-t-ibn besoin d'un moyen de transport pour visiter le coin (le pont le plus long, le marché Karen, .... etc) ?
Bien sûr il y a des taxis à Kanchanburi. De toutes sorte, de la moto-taxi au limousines de luxes en passant par les saleng (side-car), sonhg thaaeo ทรงแถว (véhicules avec deux rangées (song) de banquettes aménagées dans une camionnette.
Song thaaeoet vélo taxi
De nombreux particuliers proposent leur services dans les rue de Kanchanaburi. Ma recommandation pour la location sans chauffeur principalement : Khunthip Taxi une entreprise artisanale locale sérieuse (que je préfère toujours aux multinationales qui pillent la Thaïlande - avis personnel évidemment.) Pascal de Kanchanaburi www.kanchanaburi-guide.com
Bien sûr il y a des taxis à Kanchanburi. De toutes sorte, de la moto-taxi au limousines de luxes en passant par les saleng (side-car), sonhg thaaeo ทรงแถว (véhicules avec deux rangées (song) de banquettes aménagées dans une camionnette.
Song thaaeoet vélo taxiDe nombreux particuliers proposent leur services dans les rue de Kanchanaburi. Ma recommandation pour la location sans chauffeur principalement : Khunthip Taxi une entreprise artisanale locale sérieuse (que je préfère toujours aux multinationales qui pillent la Thaïlande - avis personnel évidemment.) Pascal de Kanchanaburi www.kanchanaburi-guide.com
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Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!