Phetchaburi Thailand
- Current Conditions: Clear in Phet Buri, THA (as of 5:00 PM 9/8/2010)
Current conditions (as of 5:00 PM)
Clear. 90°F (Feels like 105). Humidity: 71% Winds: 5 mph S.
All times shown are local to Phet Buri, THA.
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Travelling
Phetchaburi is located abour 160 kilometers to the south-west of Bangkok. For those who would like to expereince traveling on Thai transportation system, there are many types of transpot to Phetchaburi; by bus, by train, by car or big motorbike. Generally private travelers take Highway route 35 (Phra Ram 2 road) from Bangkok, which takes about 1 and 1/2 hours to Phetchaburi and 2 hours to Cha-am. In past decades, the main road, Highway route 4, was the only one access to Phetchaburi, but now it becomes a roundabout way that takes about 3 hours or more from BKK to Phetchaburi.
By bus from Bangkok:
There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi (Talingchan) for about 120 baht (first-class) on the new Rama II Highway. Backpackers are advised not ot take any bus that takes the old road (Phetkasem Road route 4 via Ratchaburi and Nakhon Pathom) to reach the destination because it is boring to waste their time.
source: http://www.visit-thailand.info/information/road-map-of-thailand.htm
By Car from Bangkok:
Drive along Highway No. 35 or Phra Ram 2 highway (Thon Buri - Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then at Bangkem take Highway No. 4 or Phetkasem to Phetchaburi Province. The total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces but it will tke much longer time.
By Train from Bangkok:
Trains leave Bangkok's Hualamphong Station at 12.20 p.m. (rapid train), 2.15 and 2.35 p.m. (special express), 3.50, 5.35 and 6.20 p.m. (rapid trains), 7.15 p.m. (express), 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. (express diesel railcar). All these trains offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd class seating except for the 2.35 p.m. special express (1st and 2nd class only) and the 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. express diesel railcar (2nd class only) and take about three hours to reach Phetchaburi. Fares are 34 baht, 78 baht and 153 baht, not including rapid or express surcharges. There is no ordinary train service between Hualamphong and Phetchaburi, but there are three ordinary 3rd class trains daily from Thonburi (Bangkok Noi) Station at 7.45 a.m. and 1.30 and 2.00 p.m. (34 baht, no surcharges). Visit www.railway.co.th for more details. Please note that schedule of time and fare are subject to change.
Getting Around Phetchaburi and Cha-am
Taxis (motorcycles and small local buses) can go anywhere in the center of town for 20 baht It is possible to charter one for the whole day for 150 baht. Shared songthaews (small local bus) cost 6-10 baht around town including to and from the railway station. Charge can be more or less depening on bargaining.
Cars and bikes for rent are also available for rent but they are limited. Van and car charter services are more available but the charge is more. Main roads as well as local farmer roads around town are convenient. Tourists who like to experience driving in Thailand should be careful about road signs, traffic lights and other regulations to aviod accidents.
It is a different experience you can experience. Please be prepared for cultural shock when things are not like what you are used to in your home country. Riding different types of vehicles could be fun.
There are many bikers and those who love cycling adventure around Phetchaburi along the highway and local roads by the seaside. We recommend that tourists travel with friends or company.
Distance from Downtown Muang Phetchaburi to other districts
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