| Quick facts | |
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| Transport | Train |
| Cost | B15 per person, B180 per bike |
| Blog |
29th Nov - Sawasdee again 1st Dec - Start of the ride |
| Gallery | Bangkok to Phitsanulok |
The journey
We caught the train out of Bangkok because the roads are hellish. We weren't allowed to take bikes on the express train at 10am. The 9.25am regular rain cost B15 per person and B180 per bike. The bikes had tickets attached to them and went in the luggage van at the front of the train. Everything went smoothly, although a guard did offer to "help unload" for B20; we declined and a different guard helped anyway.Ayutthaya station is 5km from town. The historic park is in the centre of town and perfect for exploring by bike. There are lots of bike rental shops, although bizarrely several people were riding hire bikes still covered in bubble wrap. There are many restaurants and guest houses in town; Tony's Place has a good restaurant.
The room
Tony's Place12/18 Soi 8, Naresuan Rd, Ayutthaya
Tel: (035) 252578
B400 for double room with air-con, bathroom with hot water. Restaurant downstairs.
Attractive big, old wooden building that was in the process of being renovated.