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Phetchaburi

เพชรบุรี

Getting to Phetchaburi

Base yourself in: Phetchaburi town

Bus
About 2 hours from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal.
Train
About 4 hours from Bangkok.

Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.

Places in Phetchaburi

Weather by month

Regional guide for Bangkok, Central and the West. Best: Dec to Jan. How we rate months

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Mixed
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Browse similar places across Thailand: national parks, historical sites.

Nearby provinces: Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Pathom.

Common questions

What region is Phetchaburi in?

Phetchaburi (เพชรบุรี) is in Western Thailand. Nearby provinces include Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Pathom.

When is the best time to visit Phetchaburi?

Dec to Jan is usually best. Apr, Sep is the hardest time: Hottest month. Songkran mid-month.

What is there to see in Phetchaburi?

We cover 2 places here: Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park. Types of places: national parks, historical sites.

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