The Unesco World Heritage Site at Ayutthaya draws thousands of visitors each year to its temples. Whether you’ve spent several days exploring, or just a few hours on a day trip, it’s a simple journey back to the bright lights of Bangkok. Route map and details Trains from Ayutthaya to Bangkok fall into two categories:…
Ayutthaya is one of the most fascinating cities in Thailand, with a historic centre recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site. Attracting thousands of visitors each year to its temples and heritage sights, it’s easily accessible by numerous trains from Bangkok, making for an ideal day trip from the capital. Route map and details There…
Padang Besar is the gateway to Malaysia from Thailand, marking the border crossing and the most northerly point on the Malaysia’s railway network. After arriving, many travellers set their sights on Butterworth, 170km to the south, which is linked by a reliable, basic, and affordable train service. Consider spending an afternoon in Butterworth before taking…
Butterworth is the gateway to Penang Island and an important station on Malaysia’s West Coast railway line. Many travellers making their way through Peninsular Malaysia include a stop in Butterworth to explore Penang, before jumping back onto the train and continuing northwards to Thailand. The journey from Butterworth to Padang Besar (at the border with…
If you’re heading east across Java, the train from Yogyakarta to Malang is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take. Instead of dealing with airports or long, uncomfortable bus rides, you get a smooth, scenic trip that cuts through the heart of the island. This route links two of Java’s most interesting cities:…
Yogyakarta and Bandung are two of the most visited and interesting cities in Indonesia. While a few of the seven daily trains run overnight, many travellers prefer the daytime services, allowing them to enjoy the scenery along the way and arrive in Bandung refreshed and ready to explore. Route map and details After departing the…
Surabaya and Jakarta, the two largest cities in Indonesia, are linked by a fast rail service that completes the 718km journey in about eight to nine hours. With relatively few stops en route, it is one of the most straightforward ways to travel between the cities, with several train options and classes available. Route map…
Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia’s two largest cities, are connected by a fast train service that covers the 718km journey in around eight to nine hours. With only a few stops along the way, it is one of the easiest ways to travel between the two cities, with a range of trains and travel classes to…
The route from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is one of the most popular train journeys in Indonesia, linking the capital with the cultural heart of Java. A range of services operate along the line, from faster, limited-stop trains to slower services that make more stops along the way. Although the journey takes between six and eight…
The journey from Yogyakarta to Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s most popular rail routes, connecting the cultural heart of Java with the capital. A variety of trains run along the line, from faster services with limited stops to slower options that call at more stations. Journey times range from six to eight hours, depending on…