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By: Tamason.gamble

Tamason.gamble — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:53:58 +0000

In reply to Selma.

Hi Selma, I am quite jealous you are planning a trip. It was one of our favourite parts of our Thailand visit. You can actually get the train from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok and it stops at Wampo Viaduct as well. When you get to Nam Tok a bus takes you to Hellfire pass, just remember the train timetable and my suggestion would be not to try and do both Hellfire pass and Wampo Viaduct on the same trip as it takes quite a while to reach and you will easily miss the train if you are not careful. You can also take the bus from outside the War Cemetery all the way to Hellfire pass. Neither of these need to be booked in advance, you can just turn up on the day.

We spent three days in Kanchanaburi and could have easily extended further. We missed out on seeing several temples and waterfalls because of our tight timescales and do plan to return one day to see more. We hired a scooter for a few days to get around. The roads were quiet and we never came across any issues but I understand that this comes down to confidence but there are also many drivers that will take you to the locations you wish to visit.

I would also highly recommend On’s restaurant. Not only was it probably the cheapest meal we ate, it was one of the best. http://onsthaiissan.com/

Let me know what other information you need on the area, we are always happy to help.

By: Selma

Selma — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 23:54:41 +0000

I’m planning a visit to Kanchanaburi in February. I want to visit Hellfire Pass, but not clear on information about rides to Hellfire Pass from Nam Tom. Is this something that has to be arranged ahead of time? I would hate to assume that I can hire a ride and find that I should have already arranged one! After reading your posts about Wampo Viaduct, I will probably plan an extra day in Kanchanaburi. Looks very exciting! Can you please advise me?

By: Tamason.gamble

Tamason.gamble — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:26:29 +0000

In reply to xing. We got on a train around 11am and therefore did consider having lunch at the viaduct (there are a couple of places although all very touristy). There are only a few trains a day as it is a single line. I have included a link to a train timetable to and from Wampo viaduct, I hope this helps. Enjoy your stay.

By: xing

xing — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:05:47 +0000

Hi, first of all – thanks for the very comprehensive write-up on the death railway, it’s exactly what I’m looking for to plan my own trip!

I just need to ask though, what time did you arrive at Wampo Viaduct? And how long did you spend there?

I’m asking because I need to know if I arrive at 5.50pm (the last train), will I still be able to catch a train back to Kanchanaburi town?

By: Tamason.gamble

Tamason.gamble — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:39:17 +0000

In reply to Mathew Nesbitt. Thank you for your kind comments about our photos. :)

By: Mathew Nesbitt

Mathew Nesbitt — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:05:42 +0000

I love the photos, the view captured my heart!

By: Tamason.gamble

Tamason.gamble — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:47:40 +0000

In reply to Madhurima. Thanks for your comment about the photos. It is a beautiful even with its history.

By: Tamason.gamble

Tamason.gamble — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:47:01 +0000

In reply to Leslie. it really is a lovely place to visit if you get the opportunity.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:56:19 +0000

I have never heard of this before but I love the amount of detail you went into about its rich history. The pictures also show it’s worth a visit! Thanks for sharing 🙂