A Complete Guide to The Death Railway – Richard Barrow's Thai Train Guide thaitrainguide.com

One of the most popular railway lines in Thailand for foreign tourists is the Death Railway. It stretches from Nong Pla Duk Junction Station in Ratchaburi to Nam Tok Station in Kanchanaburi. While most independent tourists begin their journey from Thonburi Station in Bangkok, tour groups usually board at either Kanchanaburi Station or River Kwai Bridge Halt. The tour guides do like this because the train ride to Kanchanaburi, lasting two and a half hours, is not particularly scenic. However, it becomes more interesting once you reach the Bridge on the River Kwai. Another option for travelers is the weekend excursion train to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, which also follows the Death Railway. This train offers a return day trip with several stops along the way.