During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea. Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'. It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main engineering feats, the bridge across the Kwae Yai river just north of Kanchanaburi. Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai really exists, and still carries regular passenger trains from Bangkok as far as Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must.

This page gives all the necessary information for train travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the Bridge on the River Kwai & Nam Tok, along with an overview of what there is to see in the area, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the Wampo (Wang Po) Viaduct and the museum at Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting). You can see the Bridge on the River Kwai as a day trip from Bangkok using the morning train out and afternoon train back, but it's better to make it a 2 or 3 day trip as there's a lot more to see than just the Bridge. For example, you could take the morning passenger train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi on day 1, stay a night or two in Kanchanaburi, then take the afternoon train back on day 2 or 3, so you can visit Hellfire Pass (less well known than the Bridge, but not be missed) and travel the Death Railway through fantastic scenery over the dramatic Wampo Viaduct as far as its current terminus at Nam Tok.

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"Nice peaceful place to relax by river. Restaurant on property very good for diner and lunch but that will be your only dining option."

"Beautiful resort, can't ask for more. "

"Adventure"

"Amazing service from all the staff. They were all really friendly and helpful and even helped us with a late check in (closes at 10pm which we didn’t realise). The breakfast in the morning was amazing and far exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was also really nicely decorated and clean and had an amazing view. The whole resort was very clean and well kept. Our only complaint was that we got a twin room when we booked a double, but due to our late check in we didn’t mind and the room was...

"No USB plugs in the room to recharge phones. Only a couple of the front staff spoke English, so at times a bit hard to communicate. A good quiet place to relax at. A swimming pool for the kids. Staff very friendly."

River Kwai Suite ( Raft ) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

"Absolutely loved this hotel. Was amazing staying in one of the floating rooms on the river and the scenery was so beautiful. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend renting a car as it is about an hour outside of Kanchanaburi city so having your own transport gives you more flexibility "

Raft Zone | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Good "

NT$1,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

"The location directly at the river is quiet and beautiful, however it is long drive away from the major sight seeing spots in the area. The resort and its cottages look nice and well maintained. Minor shortcomings: Limited choice of breakfast, no room cleaning, service staff is confused (no overview of reservations, food ordering will be rechecked 3 times before preparing) and doesn't speak English."

NT$1,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

"The Hmong dance show was very impressive. I don't think you can experience the culture of another country in such a natural setting anywhere else. I'm sure you'll be able to let go of the things that are overflowing in the city, immerse yourself in simple thoughts, and find a new you."

Luxury Villa, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

"Peaceful cozy room on the river"

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Thai cuisine, garden views

"Loved the weary Dunlop museum!! It was also very special to take a boat to visit Hintok campsite "

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Thai cuisine

NT$1,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

"Sehr schönes Hotel ein erlebnis der anderen Art"

"Staff friendly,cleanliness room,tasty food, dining area "

"Beautiful "

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Very modern and clean and right on the river. Jenny, the hostess, was lovely and made a yummy breakfast. "

"Resort is not as photos show and description is inaccurate to say the least. Most probably they were taken 30 years ago. Very, very disappointing. Would not recommend."

NT$945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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What's the area like around Khwae Noi River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Khwae Noi River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful river views and biking. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Khwae Noi River?

VeeVaree Riverkwai Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Khwae Noi River. Other good options within a few miles include The River Life Resort and Boutique Raft Resort.

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Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Khwae Noi River.

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Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Khwae Noi River.

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Riverside Hill Resort & Restaurant

Binlha Raft Resort

The FloatHouse River Kwai

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River Kwai Resotel

Boutique Raft Resort

The River Life Resort

Khaothone River View Resort

Vorona Resort

River Kwai Jungle Rafts

VeeVaree Riverkwai Resort

Home Phutoey River Kwai Hotspring & Nature Resort

Pung-waan Resort Kanchanaburi

Pechmaneekan Beach Resort

The Three Bubble Houses

Hintok River Camp at Hellfire Pass

Baan Apa Erawan Resort

Comsaed River Kwai Resort

Tiger House River Kwai

Duenshine Resort

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