Find out how to plan the perfect Kanchanaburi itinerary for 2 or 3 days, including how to get there, the best places to stay, and other helpful tips!

Situated about 140 km west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi is the perfect blend of history, nature, and culture.

From learning about the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway link to walking across the River Kwai Bridge, hiking to the beautiful Erawan Falls, or exploring the many temples, there are so many things to do in Kanchanaburi.

So, keep reading to find out how to plan the best 2 or 3-day Kanchanaburi itinerary.

How long to spend in Kanchanaburi?

I personally think that 3 days in Kanchanaburi is the ideal amount of time to see all the main tourist attractions without any rush. Below is a suggested Kanchanaburi itinerary for 3 days:

Day 1: Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple), Meena Café, Tham Kaew Kanchanaphisek, Wat Ban Tham, Wat Tham Khao Pun, River Kwai Bridge

Day 2: Erawan Falls, Wat Thaworn Wararam, JJ Night Market

Day 3: Death Railway Museum, War Cemetery, Tham Krasae Bridge & Cave

Alternatively, if you have only 2 days in Kanchanaburi, you can combine day 2 and day 3 but note that this will only be possible if you hire a private taxi. If you’re using public transportation, it would be best to stay for 3 days.

So for day 2, spend the morning at Erawan Falls and then make sure you arrive at Tham Krasea Bridge & Cave before 1.36 p.m to see the train pass through. For the rest of the afternoon, visit the Death Railway Museum and War Cemetery, Wat Thaworn Wararam, and finally eat dinner at JJ Night Market.