A day trip in

AYUTTHAYA

Ayutthaya

Wandering around an ancient architecture

old more then 700 years is a

breathless experience that you wont regret.

Opening hours: from 8.30 to 18.30

Entry fee: 50 BHT (1,30 €)

Whether you are in Bangkok or on the way up to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya is a must visit place

where in the middle of the city there's the Ayutthaya Historical Park,

a UNESCO world heritage site.

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How to get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok

how to get to aytthaya

Located 85 km to the north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, is not hard to get to. I went to Ayutthaya by a Ordinary Train, for 15 THB (0,40 €)

leaving from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station to Ayutthaya Station taking two hour and a half.

Train is the best option.

Comfortable and cheap,

with stunning view of the

countrysides and rices paddies

Other trains available are:

Rapid train are a bit faster then the ordinary - 45 THB (1,20 €)

Express train is not faster just more comfortable - 165 THB (4,50 €)

Special express DRC are the fastest but most expensive - 345 THB (9,50 €)

If you do not have much time but absolutely you don't want miss the visit at Ayutthaya, another option is Taxi, that will let you save time,

reaching Ayutthaya in less then one hour.

For a one way ride the fare is about 1500 BHT (40 €).

This is a good solution if you are a bunch of guys as that can let you

split the fare.

Once you reach Ayutthaya station, jump on a Tuk Tuk , yeah they are everywhere, for 60 BHT (1,50 €) will drive you at the

Ayutthaya Historical Park.

The ruins of the Historical Park

Honestly, i even didn't know the existence of Ayutthaya before i was leaving home on the way to Thailand. I promised to myself to go on a

solo trip based on a daily adventure, without get any info before. I wanted an "old school" adventure, getting know places of interest by

word of mouth from other traveller.

I heard about Ayutthaya form a Spanish guy that suggested me to must visit it.

Once i got there i was amazed

from what i was seeing.

Getting around

To get around ruins, i rented a bike for 50 BHT (1,30 €) for the day.

I suggest to do not rent a bike form the Ayutthaya Station as is not behind the corner.

Thailand is pretty hot and humid especially if you are here in summer time, so, it would take a big effort to cycle from the station to all the sites.

There are several bike rent all way long the Historical Park.

Cycling is safe

with several paths between the sites.

Another option is a Tuk-Tuk, as i said at How to get at Ayutthaya from Bangkok, outside the train station there are

several Tuk-Tuk that will drive you at the park for 60 BHT (1,60 €) or you can also hire them for few hours driving around all the places

of interest for 500 BHT (13,50 €)

How many days you should spend

in Ayutthaya

Most of tourist choosing to do a back and forth trip, from Bangkok, dedicating a half day to Ayutthaya.

As i was on my way, up to north to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya was on the way so i decided to spend there one day and one night to

fully enjoy the ancient city.

Ayutthaya offer during the day time all the historical site excursions and at night time a vibrant night market get alive next the Ayutthaya Historical Park where most of the locals are reunited and the food is delicious!

The view of the ruins at sunset is breathless !