How to Travel from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburi (Quick Overview)
You leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) Mo Chit 2 and arrive at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal 2–3 hours later. Minivans are fastest (2h 30m) but your knees will hate you. Buses take 3–3.5 hours but you get a toilet and more legroom. All operators run direct routes with no transfers.
Price range: 130–180 THB depending on operator and time. Morning departures (07:00–10:00) sell out fast on weekends. Book ahead on 12Go to skip the ticket window chaos.
Mo Chit 2 to Kanchanaburi Bus & Minivan Timetable with Live Tickets
Win Happy runs buses every 3 hours from 05:00 to 20:00. Kanchanaburi Express buses go morning to early evening (exact times change monthly). Kanchanaburi Express minivans leave at 07:00, 10:00, 16:00, and 19:00 from Building D, Channel D8.
Check live seats and book same-day tickets on 12Go. Seats disappear 2–3 hours before departure on Fridays and Sundays. Arrive 30–45 minutes early to find your platform. Mo Chit 2 is massive and signage is in Thai only in half the terminal.
Cheapest vs Fastest vs Most Reliable Mo Chit–Kanchanaburi Options
| Mode | Time | Cost | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Happy Bus (Score: 7) | 3h 20m | 160 THB | Toilet, WiFi, Blanket |
| Kanchanaburi Express Bus (Score: 7) | 2h 30m–3h | 149–180 THB | AC, Toilet |
| Kanchanaburi Express Minivan (Score: 6) | 2h 30m | 130 THB | AC only |
Cheapest: Kanchanaburi Express minivan at 130 THB. You pay with your spine.
Fastest: Tie between Kanchanaburi Express minivan and bus (2h 30m). Minivan drivers floor it.
Most Reliable: Win Happy scores 7/10. Departures are predictable and they don’t cancel last minute. Kanchanaburi Express minivans score 6/10 because they wait forever to fill seats during low season.
Operators, Comfort & On-Board Amenities Comparison
Win Happy: You get AC, a toilet (sometimes clean), WiFi (sometimes working), a thin blanket, and maybe a snack pack. Seats recline 10 degrees. Legroom is 70 cm if you’re lucky. Saw a guy over 190 cm fold himself into a pretzel for three hours.
Kanchanaburi Express Bus: AC and a toilet. That’s it. No WiFi, no snacks, no blanket. Seats are vinyl and stick to your legs in hot weather. Toilet smells like a festival porta-potty by hour two. Luggage hold is spacious. Drivers blast Thai pop at max volume.
Kanchanaburi Express Minivan: AC that freezes your face off. Nine seats crammed into a Toyota Commuter. No toilet, no WiFi, no legroom. Luggage goes in a tiny rear compartment or on your lap. Driver makes one pee stop at a gas station. If you’re over 175 cm or carrying more than a daypack, skip this.
How to Get to Mo Chit 2 and Essential Tips for First-Time Travelers
Take BTS to Mo Chit station (Sukhumvit Line, northern terminus). Exit and walk 400 meters north through Chatuchak Park or grab a motorbike taxi (20 THB) to Mo Chit 2. Minivans leave from Mochit New Van Terminal, Building D, Channel D8. Buses leave from the main intercity platforms (follow signs or ask staff).
Arrive 45 minutes early your first time. Mo Chit 2 is a maze. Platforms are numbered but not clearly marked. Staff speak minimal English. Have your 12Go booking confirmation ready on your phone. If you booked a minivan, go straight to Building D and look for the Kanchanaburi Express counter.
Bring water and snacks. The bus stops once at a rest area with overpriced 7-Eleven food. Charge your phone before you leave because power outlets on buses are rare and usually broken. Keep your bag in sight on minivans (overhead racks are open and I’ve seen phones vanish).
If you’re connecting to Ayutthaya or Chiang Mai later, check the City Center to Ayutthaya route for timing. Kanchanaburi is a dead end so you’ll backtrack through Bangkok for northern destinations.
≈2h 30m–3h
