Ayutthaya

[Rolondo]

Has anyone made the trip by train to Ayutthaya from Bangkok,

I'm thinking of trying to do this in a day trip, say leave around 9am from Lamphong station, spending 6 hours or so doing the

temples and then the train back.

 

Is this feasible ? is 6 hours enough to go around this magnificent old city, should I hire a bike to get around, or are the tuk tuks better

due to the distances involved.

[tiago1971]

what a beautiful place to visit

[birdhaus]

I've always wanted to do this as well. Keep us updated if you get any more info about this.

[Rolondo]

After quite a lot of scouting around I found this comprehensive guide to get there 

some top info for anyone interested in this place

 

http://www.magictravelblog.com/how-to-get-from-bangkok-to-ayutthaya-easily/

 

[2Dave]

I go there regularly and it is quite a large place. The idea of hiring a bike or tuk tuk is a good one. There are so many places to see and visit.

[Scuttler]

I have been up on the slow train, you can then hire a tuk tuk to take you around the temple. 

 

I got a taxi back into Bangkok - but to be honest it was awhile ago so can remember the amount of time it took. 

 

Its nice trip if you get chance.

[YouStreet]

I took a tour which included the boat trip from BKK then a guide/bus in Ayutthaya.  Lots of fun and worth it.

[dbuko]

Many years ago I've done the slow train up as well, it was pleasant and slow and gives a great opportunity for people watching Thais.

 

I rented a bicycle to get around and would recommend that. It was very peaceful to glide around the majestic ruins in quiet.

 

But I stayed the night there at a backpackers guest house. I think I also took a local river cruise through the waterway that goes around the ruins IIRC. Enjoyed the local guesthouse and restaurant. Not the hustle and bustle of the city, but peaceful and serene. I recall eating some insanely spicy and delicious dish on a restaurant balcony over the river.

 

Great memories. Enjoy!

[Frosty]

It should run around 1,000 baht one-way between Bangkok and Ayutthaya ...

[Rolondo]

Thanks for very handy info, I think bikes are the way to go for me

[Rolondo]

It should run around 1,000 baht one-way between Bangkok and Ayutthaya ...

 

 

Many years ago I've done the slow train up as well, it was pleasant and slow and gives a great opportunity for people watching Thais.

 

I rented a bicycle to get around and would recommend that. It was very peaceful to glide around the majestic ruins in quiet.

 

But I stayed the night there at a backpackers guest house. I think I also took a local river cruise through the waterway that goes around the ruins IIRC. Enjoyed the local guesthouse and restaurant. Not the hustle and bustle of the city, but peaceful and serene. I recall eating some insanely spicy and delicious dish on a restaurant balcony over the river.

 

Great memories. Enjoy!

 

 

I have been up on the slow train, you can then hire a tuk tuk to take you around the temple. 

 

I got a taxi back into Bangkok - but to be honest it was awhile ago so can remember the amount of time it took. 

 

Its nice trip if you get chance.

 

 

I go there regularly and it is quite a large place. The idea of hiring a bike or tuk tuk is a good one. There are so many places to see and visit.

 

 

I took a tour which included the boat trip from BKK then a guide/bus in Ayutthaya.  Lots of fun and worth it.

 

 

 

Thanks for the info guys, 

I think bike and train is the best for me.

Edited September 1, 2016 by Rolondo