Getting to Angthong

Car

Route 1 Take the Phahonyothin Highway (High way No.1) from Bangkok and turn onto the Asian Highway (Highway No. 32), passing Amphoe Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Amphoe Bang Pahan until you reach Angthong. The total distance is about 105 kilometers which is the shortest route.

Route 2 Take the Bangkok-Pathumthani Highway, passing Amphoe Pakkret in Nonthaburi. Then take Highway No. 3111, passing Amphoe Bangsai, Amphoe Sena and Ayutthaya. After that take Highway No. 309, passing Amphoe Pa Mok until you reach Angthong. The total distance is about 140 kilometers.

Route 3 Take the new road and cross Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge until you reach Talingchan. Then turn onto Highway No. 340, passing Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Ayutthaya and Suphanburi. After that Highway No. 3195, passing Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan to Angthong. The total distance is about 150 kilometers.

Bus

Bus transportation services are available at two main stations in Bangkok. From the bus terminal on Kamphaeng Phet II Road (Tel. 0 2936 0649,0 2936 1972), there are both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leaving for Chai Nat, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in, Bang Sai, Aranyaprathet, Chachoengsao, and Samut Songkhram. The Southern Bus Terminal (Tel. 0 2435-1199, 0 2434 5557-8) on Boromarajajonani Road operates daily buses to Kanchanaburi, Cha-am, Damnoen Saduak, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Bang Saphan, Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri, Samphran, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon.

On arrival in each city, the easiest way to travel around is by local transport like tricycle (called 'Sam Lo' by Thais) or motor tricycle. 'Song Thaeo' or a van with two rows of benches at the back serves as transport for travelling to the outside of the town. However, a vehicle should be rented from Bangkok or a major tourist town in case travellers need more convenience and would like to explore more attractions in the rural areas.

Train

The Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) is the major terminal where daily trains leave for Chachoengsao, Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Hua Hin, and Prachuap Khiri Khan. To get to Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi, one can take a train at the Thon Buri or Bangkok Noi Railway Station. Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram can be also reached by train from the Wongwian Yai Station. Schedules can be obtained at the Information Unit, Tel. 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.

Boat

Travelling by boat is quite popular in the riverside cities or towns including Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom, and Kanchanaburi. In those provinces, river excursions are operated by local tour operators. Boats for rent are also available at major piers. The price should be established before beginning the trip.

Between Bangkok and Nonthaburi, regular boats run along the Chao Phraya River with frequent stops to pick up and drop their passengers. The boats are usually crowded during the rush hours of a working day.