Bangkok to Ayutthaya from ฿2,600
Tour the ancient capital of Siam — a UNESCO World Heritage temple city an hour north — without watching a train timetable. A private car collects you, the driver waits while you explore, then brings you home. Same price from the airport or the city.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: your options
Ayutthaya is about 80 km north — roughly an hour by road. Here is how the main ways to visit compare.
| Option | Time each way | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private car, round trip (us) Easiest | ≈1 h each way | ฿2,600+/car | Door-to-door, driver waits, temples at your pace, add Bang Pa-In |
| Train (Hua Lamphong / Krung Thep Aphiwat) | 1.5–2 h each way | ≈15–350 ฿/person | Cheap and scenic, but fixed times and a walk/tuk-tuk to the temples |
| Join a group tour | Full day, fixed | ≈1,000–1,800 ฿/person | Guided, but shared coach, set route and rushed stops |
A private Ayutthaya day, at your pace
The fare is a round-trip day hire: your driver picks you up from your hotel or straight from the airport, drives the ~1 hour to Ayutthaya, and waits while you explore the temple ruins. When you are ready, the same car brings you back — no train times, no tuk-tuk haggling between sites.
The must-sees are Wat Mahathat (the Buddha head wrapped in tree roots), riverside Wat Chaiwatthanaram, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. With the car for the day you can also add Bang Pa-In Summer Palace or a riverside lunch. New to the city? Read our Bangkok to Ayutthaya day-trip guide.
What the fare includes
- Trip type
- Round trip, driver waits
- Included
- Fuel · tolls
- Airport or city
- Same price
- Not included
- Temple entry fees
Ayutthaya day trip — prices
Per vehicle, round trip with the driver waiting. Fuel and tolls are included, and the price is the same whether we collect you from the airport or the city. Temple entry fees are paid separately.
Bangkok / Airport ↔ Ayutthaya — round trip THB
| Route | 🚕 Taxi | 🚗 Sedan | 🚘 Camry | 🚙 Innova | 🚙 Fortuner | 🚐 Minivan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok / Airport ↔ Ayutthaya (round trip, driver waits) | 2,600 | 2,700 | 2,800 | 2,900 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
* Per vehicle, round trip, driver waits while you tour — fuel and tolls included, same price from Suvarnabhumi or the city. Temple entrance fees are paid at each site.
Making a day of it? Pair it with Damnoen Saduak floating market, or see every fixed fare on the prices page. Landing first? Start at Suvarnabhumi airport transfer.
Travellers trust us with their first & last day in Thailand
“First time in Bangkok and dreading the airport taxi scrum. Instead the driver was waiting past the Gate 3 doors with a name board, took my trolley, and the price was exactly what I'd agreed on WhatsApp — no meter, no toll surprise. In the car with cold water within ten minutes of clearing immigration.”
“Wir sind direkt vom Flughafen nach Ban Phe gefahren und sie hatten die Fähre nach Koh Samet schon mitgeplant. One fixed price for the whole car, the driver knew exactly which pier and boat, and stopped once so the kids could stretch. So much easier than dragging suitcases through a bus station.”
“Прилетели ночным рейсом в Дон Мыанг. The flight was 90 minutes late and I panicked, but they were tracking it and the driver simply waited — no extra charge. Clean Camry, clear fixed fare in baht agreed in advance. Именно то, что нужно после долгого перелёта.”
Bangkok to Ayutthaya FAQ
How much is a private car from Bangkok to Ayutthaya?
The fixed round-trip fare is ฿2,600 for a car, ฿2,800 for a Camry, ฿2,900 for a six-seat Innova, ฿3,000 for a Fortuner and ฿4,000 for a nine-seat minivan. That is per vehicle and includes fuel and tolls; the driver waits while you tour and brings you back. Temple entry fees are paid separately at each site.
Does the driver wait at Ayutthaya?
Yes. The fare is a round-trip day hire: the driver takes you from your Bangkok hotel or the airport, waits while you visit the temples at your own pace, then drives you home. There is no arranging a return or watching the clock for a train.
Is it the same price from Suvarnabhumi Airport as from the city?
Yes — the fare is the same whether we collect you from Suvarnabhumi (or Don Mueang) or from a hotel in Bangkok. That makes Ayutthaya an easy first stop straight after you land, with a name-board meet and greet at arrivals.
What is there to see in Ayutthaya, and how long do you need?
Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam for 400 years and its ruined temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlights are Wat Mahathat (the Buddha head in the tree roots), Wat Chaiwatthanaram on the river, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. It is about 80 km and an hour north of Bangkok — a relaxed half day, or a full day if you add Bang Pa-In Palace or lunch by the river.
Are temple entrance fees included in the price?
No. The car fare covers the transfer and the driver waiting; each temple charges a small entry fee (typically a few tens of baht) that you pay at the gate. A combined ticket for the main sites is also available on site.
Can we combine Ayutthaya with Bang Pa-In Palace or a river stop?
Yes. Because you keep the car for the day, a private trip can add Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a riverside lunch, or an elephant kraal on the way — just tell us on WhatsApp and the driver will plan the timing around you.
