• Starting Point: River Kwai Bridge Station (Kanchanaburi)
  • Destination: Krasae Cave & Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi
  • Return: River Kwai Bridge Station
  • Total Duration: Around 8 hours

🕗 Morning (08:00–09:45) — Start the Day

8:00 AM – Breakfast near the Bridge

  • Enjoy breakfast or coffee at:

    • ☕ The Bridge Bar & Café — river view, right beside the bridge.

    • 🥐 Death Railway Café — serves simple Thai breakfast and coffee.

  • Walk across the River Kwai Bridge before the train departs. Great for early photos with fewer tourists.

9:30 AM – Arrive at River Kwai Bridge Station

  • Buy your train ticket to Nam Tok Station (THB 100–120).

  • The train departs at 10:00 AM (Train 257).

  • 🚆 Late Morning (10:00–12:30) — The Scenic Ride

    10:00 AM – Depart River Kwai Bridge Station

    • Sit on the left-hand side for the best river views.

    • Pass through countryside, small villages, and historical sections of the Death Railway.

    11:40 AM – Arrive at Krasae Cave Station

    • Walk along the famous wooden viaduct on the cliff — this is the most scenic part of the entire route!

    • Visit Krasae Cave Temple, which has a small Buddha image and a cool, peaceful atmosphere.

    12:10 PM – Optional Lunch Stop near Krasae Cave

    • 🍛 Krasae Cave Restaurant — local Thai food with a panoramic view of the river and railway curve.

    • Recommended dishes: Pad Kra Pao Chicken, Tom Yum Goong, Fried River Fish.

  • 🌿 Afternoon (12:45–15:30) — Waterfall & Return Trip

    12:35 PM – Continue to Nam Tok Station

    • Stay on the train until the last stop: Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi Station (arrives around 12:35 PM).

    • Walk or take a short songthaew ride (5 mins) to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall — small but beautiful and free to enter.

    1:30–2:30 PM – Relax at Sai Yok Noi Waterfall

    • Enjoy the shade and the cool water.

    • Snack stalls and small cafés nearby (try Thai iced coffee or coconut ice cream).

    2:45 PM – Take the Return Train (No. 260)

    • Train departs 12:55 PM from Nam Tok, but it’s recommended to board around that time for a good seat.

    • Arrive back at River Kwai Bridge Station around 3:30 PM.

  • 🌇 Evening (15:30–17:30) — Sunset & Dinner

    3:30 PM – Arrive back at River Kwai Bridge Station

    • Walk along the bridge again for sunset photos.

    • Visit the nearby JEATH War Museum or Kanchanaburi War Cemetery if you have time.

    5:00 PM – Dinner by the River

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