State Railway of Thailand
Today was the day we made our long awaited day trip to the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
We woke up at 6:00am and got ready within the hour before heading down to the lobby, where a Grab car we booked earlier was already on the way. Our destination: Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong).
We left the Airbnb at 6:45am and arrived half an hour later. The fare came to THB258 (≈ USD8/EUR7/MYR34). We headed straight to the ticketing counter, hoping to catch the 8:30am express train to Ayutthaya — only to learn that it actually departed at 9:30am, not 8:30am.
A Change of Plans
We walked over to the information counter and were advised to head instead to the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (formerly Bang Sue Grand Station) for the 8:45am train. So we hailed another Grab for THB146 (≈ USD4/EUR4/MYR19) that included a THB50 toll to avoid Bangkok’s notorious morning traffic.
Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the massive new terminal and made our way to the ticketing counter. We managed to get two second class tickets for THB241 (≈ USD8/EUR7/MYR34) each, departing at 8:45am from Departure Gate B.
Breakfast at the Station
With time to spare, we wandered into the nearby food court. From Baked By Bees, we got a sandwich and a bun for THB55 (≈ USD2/EUR2/MYR7). Right beside it, Bangsue Coffee provided our morning drinks — an Iced Thai Tea and a hot Caramel Macchiato for THB105 (≈ USD3/EUR3/MYR14).
After breakfast, we headed to Gate B and were allowed to board at 8:25am. We passed the turnstile, took the escalator up to the platform, and were greeted by a charmingly old school train — the kind that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Onboard to Ayutthaya
We boarded Car No. 2 and found our seats, 35 and 36. The train departed right on schedule at 8:45am. It made brief stops at Don Mueang Airport fifteen minutes later, and Rangsit ten minutes after that, before continuing north.
The ride was slow, breezy, and wonderfully rustic — windows down, warm air rushing in, the rhythmic clatter of the tracks beneath us.
We arrived at Ayutthaya Station at 9:45am.
What’s Next
Stay tuned — next, we explore several ancient temples and enjoy boat noodles for lunch.
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📍 Location:
Tierra Residences - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JebgPKkRd2FaFaSy7
Bangkok Train Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1zvXhsczP7NgwbNo6
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
Ayutthaya Train Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7HazkUFd1aSZ5ePZ9
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