How to take the Train to Sukhothai

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Sukhothai, one of the ancient cities of Thailand, is just a train ride and bus transfer away from Bangkok. In this THREAD 🧵, I'll explain how to get there and what it will cost. Please retweet to share with your friends and bookmark for later. #RailTourism #Thailand

[2] The best train to catch is Special Express No. 7 which leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat in Bangkok at 8:30 a.m. There are three 2nd Class Daewoo carriages with air-con and reclining seats. Ticket is 479 Baht which includes a meal. It reaches Phitsanulok at 1:12pm.

[3] Lunch is served to your seat. This is what I had during my last trip. 📌 Boiled Chicken with Turmeric 📌 Fried Mackerels in Chilli Sauce 📌 Jasmine rice 📌 Chocolate Custard Filled Bun 📌 Fried Banana Chips 📌 Drinking Water

[4] The train from Bangkok to Phitsanulok took five hours. On arrival, jump on a motorcycle taxi (60 Baht) to the bus terminal and then a mini-bus to Sukhothai Historical Park (in Thai it is called Muang Kao). Ticket is 90 Baht.

[6] At the entrance to Sukhothai Historical Park there are quite a few small hotels. I stayed at Old City Boutique House which was a two minute walk from where the bus dropped me off. It was 500 Baht a night. 📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/3YE9YPm7QaTbLvT3A?g_st=ic

[7] After 6pm you are allowed to enter Sukhothai Historical Park for free. There’s a night market here from Friday to Sunday from about 5pm onwards.

[8] It is worth getting up early to witness the monks from Wat Traphang Thong leaving the temple on their morning alms round. They cross the picturesque bridge at 6:20 a.m. every day. 📍MAP: goo.gl/maps/GAnRH2C4Hp51Lx219

[9] Sukhothai Old Town is mainly flat and so the best way to explore the area is to rent a bicycle. There are several shops near to the entrance of the park that rent out a variety of bicycles for only 30 Baht for the whole day. They also have electric vehicles for hire.

[10] Sukhothai Historical Park is split into three zones and the ticket price to each one is 100 Baht for foreigners. You can visit most places in one day or take your time and spend two days here.

[11] There’s a shop close to the entrance to Sukhothai Historical Park that sells bus tickets to Bangkok for 346 Baht. It leaves every day at 8:15am. I went back by train and so I went to the bus terminal in Sukhothai New Town for 40 Baht. 📍MAP: goo.gl/maps/t1Yc8kGrw1UCKWKJ6

[12] At Sukhothai Bus Terminal I took the first minivan going to Phitsanulok. 60 Baht for this stretch. I had a few hours to wait for my train, so I took the opportunity to explore Phitsanulok first. 📍MAP: goo.gl/maps/CLWu3DvRJqXH84kY8

[13] The best train to take back is Special Express No. 8. It arrives from Chiang Mai at 2.34 p.m. and leaves ten minutes later. The ticket for this air-conditioned train is 479 Baht and includes a meal and snacks. It arrives in Bangkok at 6:55 p.m.

📌 Thai Train Guide – The Railways of Thailand by Richard Barrow thaitrainguide.com/ 📌 Search for transportation to Sukhothai: thaitrainguide.12go.asia/en/travel/bangkok/sukhothai-historical-park 📌 Search for transportation to Phitsanulok: thaitrainguide.12go.asia/en/travel/bangkok/phitsanulok

How to take the Train to Sukhothai

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