🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Plenty of people drive past Sing Buri on the Asia Highway heading to Ayutthaya or Nakhon Sawan and never stop. When they finally come to visit, they're often puzzled about how to get around, because the sights aren't clustered in town like in many provinces — they're scattered across the outer riverside districts. This guide splits things into two clear parts: how to get to Sing Buri (from Bangkok and nearby provinces) and how to get around Sing Buri (moving between the temples and sights), so you have the full picture before you set off.
Where is Sing Buri, and how far from Bangkok?
Sing Buri sits in central Thailand, about 140 kilometres from Bangkok. Driving takes around 2 hours along Highway 32 (the Asia Highway) — the same road you'd take to Ayutthaya and Ang Thong, just a little past Ang Thong. The town itself is tiny and easy to walk around in a short time, but most of the worthwhile sights are outside town, especially over in Khai Bang Rachan and Tha Chang districts. That makes route planning more important here than in most provinces.
- From Bangkok — about 140 km up Highway 32, roughly 2 hours
- From Ayutthaya — about 60 km, keep heading north on the Asia Highway, around 50 minutes
- From Ang Thong — about 25 km, very close, 30 minutes away
- From Lopburi — about 35 km, crossing over from the east, around 45 minutes
Reaching Sing Buri by bus and van
If you're not driving yourself, the main option is a van or minibus from Bangkok to Sing Buri town. The regular operator on this route is SB Santiwit Tour (Route 905), running between Mo Chit and Sing Buri bus terminal, with fares around 120–150 THB. Vans booked through ticketing apps start from about 220 THB depending on the time slot. The trip takes roughly 2–2.5 hours.
- Departure point — Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) is the main origin, with both van queues and minibuses
- Destination — Sing Buri bus terminal in town; once you arrive you'll need to continue by songthaew, motorcycle taxi, or a chartered car to the sights
- Price — minibus/bus around 120–150 THB; vans booked online from about 220 THB
- Schedule — departures run from morning to evening; book ahead on busy holidays when it's crowded
What to know before choosing the bus
Public transport only gets you as far as Sing Buri town, but Bang Rachan camp and Wat Phikun Thong are tens of kilometres further out, and local songthaews don't run frequently. If you come by bus, plan to charter a car or motorcycle for the day from the start — it'll make moving around far smoother.
Self-drive car rental — the most flexible option
Because the sights are spread across different districts, having your own car is the easiest answer for Sing Buri. If you're already driving from Bangkok, you're set. But if you've come by public transport, a common choice is to rent a car in Ayutthaya first and drive up to Sing Buri yourself — Ayutthaya is a major tourist town with plenty of rental companies and competitive prices.
- Rent in Ayutthaya — sedans start around 750–850 THB/day; many companies offer pickup and drop-off, using your ID card, driving licence and a credit card as the deposit
- Drive from Bangkok — if you already have a car, this is the most convenient; take Highway 32 straight up to Sing Buri
- Car with driver — good for those who'd rather not drive; charter by the day and have them take you round all the temples
- Parking — temples and the park in Sing Buri have large lots, mostly free, so parking is no worry
Car rental tip
If you're pairing Sing Buri with Ayutthaya or Ang Thong on the same trip, renting in Ayutthaya and looping through all three provinces works out better than renting separately, since everything sits on the same Asia Highway corridor — you can link it all in a single day's drive.
How to get to Bang Rachan camp
Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial Park is in Bang Rachan subdistrict, Khai Bang Rachan district, about 13–15 kilometres west of Sing Buri town. It's a landmark Thais know from the story of the Bang Rachan villagers who banded together to fight the Burmese in the late Ayutthaya period. Inside there's a heroes' monument, statues, a museum, and shaded grounds to stroll around.
- Self-drive — from town take Highway 3032 toward Khai Bang Rachan, passing Wat Phra Non Chaksi then continuing on, around 15 km total, with clear signposting
- No car — you'll need to charter a car or motorcycle from town, as public transport this way is sparse
- Pair it up — this route passes Wat Phra Non Chaksi and Wat Pho Kao Ton, so you can string them together on one run
- Time needed — allow about 1–1.5 hours to walk the park; it gets hot, so come in the morning or late afternoon
How to get to Wat Phra Non Chaksi
Wat Phra Non Chaksi Worawihan is in Chaksi subdistrict, about 5 kilometres west of Sing Buri town on Highway 3032 toward Bang Rachan. It's the easiest of the main sights to reach. Inside is a large reclining Buddha around 47 metres long in Sukhothai style — one of the biggest reclining Buddhas in Thailand.
- Self-drive — about 5 km out of town on Highway 3032, roughly 10 minutes, with a large parking lot
- By public transport — it's the closest to town, so a short songthaew/motorcycle charter is cheap
- Start of the temple route — being at the head of Highway 3032, it's a good first stop before continuing to Bang Rachan
- Dress code — it's an important temple, so dress modestly; avoid spaghetti straps and very short shorts when entering the hall
Plan the temple route smoothly
Wat Phra Non Chaksi, Bang Rachan camp and Wat Pho Kao Ton line up along Highway 3032 on the west side of town — you can knock out all three on one run. Wat Phikun Thong, however, is in the opposite direction, so make it a separate half-day. Don't bounce back and forth or you'll waste time circling.
How to get to Wat Phikun Thong
Wat Phikun Thong, a royal temple, is in Tha Chang district on the east bank of the Noi River, about 16 kilometres from Sing Buri town and around 9 kilometres from Bang Rachan camp. It's a popular stop for making merit, with a large Buddha image and a big Ganesha statue to pay respects to. The key point is that it's in the opposite direction from the Bang Rachan group, so you'll want to order your itinerary carefully.
- Self-drive — about 16 km from town toward Tha Chang district, or turn off about 9 km from Bang Rachan camp, following the Wat Phikun Thong signs
- No car — it's off the public transport routes, so charter a car for a round trip
- Make it a half-day — since it's on the opposite side from the Bang Rachan temple route, slot it into a morning or afternoon of another day
- Pair it up — it's near the Noi River and the road to Ang Thong, so you can add it on the way back south
One day in Sing Buri — a sample route
If you only have one day and you're driving, this plan covers Wat Phra Non, Bang Rachan camp and Wat Phikun Thong, with a Mae La fish lunch worked in — all ordered so you don't double back.
Temple run + the Bang Rachan heroes
If you've come by bus and chartered a car for the day, you can follow the exact same order — just agree a full-day rate with the driver up front and tell them all the stops you want, which keeps your budget tighter than calling a ride each time.
Continuing to nearby provinces
Sing Buri sits in the middle of a cluster of central provinces you can tour together on one trip, since everything is close and connected by main roads — ideal if you have a car and want to tick off several provinces.
- Ang Thong — closest, about 25 km south on the Asia Highway; stop for the big temple and the markets
- Ayutthaya — about 60 km, the World Heritage city, perfect to add on the way back to Bangkok
- Lopburi — about 35 km east, the monkey town with Phra Prang Sam Yot
- Chai Nat — about 45 km further north, with the bird park and Chao Phraya Dam
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