Lopburi Sunflower Fields


This is a seasonal trip and from November to February you can be alone in a huge sunflower field. There are three ways of doing this trip.

  • ·        Join Thailand State railway trip to Lopburi
  • ·        Catch a train to Lopburi and do it by yourself
  • ·        Go by bus or mini van
We initially called the state railway and ask about this, unfortunately this is mid-November. They still didn’t have any plans for this sunflower trip. Then we moved to the second option unfortunately we couldn’t find a space in an express train and we have to go with the last option. Go by minivan.

Since Rangsit is the closest city, we took a minivan from the Rangsit van station. To find the exact location, please ask the ticket counters in Rangsit. Cost is 90B.
Local Bus to Sunflower fields


Tourist map of Lopburi

After reaching the Lopburi main bus station we realized that we have passed our destination bus stand and need to take another bus. So please tell the van driver where you want to go. Since me or Darshana terrible in Thai we have to show a picture of a sunflower.

In that local bus we did our second mistake, we have already informed the conductor that we want to go to sunflower fields, but since we are very anxious, we asked our fellow passenger about sunflower fields. After sometime time he pointed us to get down in a place and we are middle of nowhere. Please trust your conductor :P



Middle of nowhere
Then we two were walking without knowing anything. Fortunately, we hitch hacked to a cab and they are more than happy to take us to sunflower fields. If that not the case we are still walking in Lopburi. 


ever loving cab 💓💓💓💓💓


sunflower fields

Then it’s all about taking photos like crazy :P

Return transport also provided by the same nice family and we felt so lucky. Lopburi to Bangkok, we caught the train from Lopburi and cost is around 114B.


Some old places near railway station, don't forget to pay a visit ;) 

Lopburi station

Top tips for Lopburi

  • ·        In End of December or the first week of January most probably state railway will organize this Lopburi trip, so be aware of that.
  • ·        Please book train tickets in advance. Express trains are usually booked on weekdays.
  • ·        If you are going on a Bus or minibus, please inform the driver or conductor about where you are going. They will help you to find the place.
Enjoy ;) Special thanks to Darshana who joined with me for this trip.

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