This is your sign to take the train from Bangkok airport! As most countries are in Southeast Asia, ride-hailing apps such as Grab and local players, Line Man Taxi, and Blot are available in Bangkok. But if you want to avoid heavy traffic and be a savvy traveler by saving money on your trip to Thailand, take the airport rail link!
Trains Connected to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Bangkok Airport
Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports connect seamlessly with airport railways, so you can head to your destination even with your luggage—wide, reliable elevators and ramps to accommodate your trolleys. Walkways are available. You can quickly exit the airport and walk towards the train station in just a few minutes.
Where is the Airport Rail Link at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport?
Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok International Airport) connects its passengers to the MRT, from Makkasan Station to MRT Petchaburi Station and BTS Payathai Station on the first floor.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Time Table
Operates Daily
First Train: 05:30
Last Train: 00:00
Train Intervals: 10-15 minutes
Average travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Central Bangkok (Phaya Thai Station): 30 minutes
Ticket Price: 45 THB
Where is the Airport Rail Link at Don Mueang (DMK), Bangkok Airport?
Follow the directions to the SRT Dark Red Line. It will lead you through a connecting bridge to the station. This line has an interchange at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (former Bang Sue Grand Station), which can connect you to most parts of Bangkok.
Dong Mueang Airport Rail Link Time Table
Operates Daily
First Train: 05:30
Last Train: 00:00
Train Intervals: 10-15 minutes
Average travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Central Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal/Bang Sue Grand Station): 17 minutes
Ticket Price: 33 THB
Our Experience
Don Mueang (DMK) Airport Red Line Train
We arrived in Bangkok from Chiang Mai at rush hour, and rather than brave the Bangkok traffic jam, we opted for the Don Mueang Airport Rail Link because riding on a train is more reliable than competing with other commuters to book a Grab Car or hail a taxi. While the train connection took quite a walk, it was convenient and pleasant for us, even with luggage, because elevators and ramps are available for easier transfers.
The train cars can be a bit warm, especially when they get crowded as more passengers come in.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link
Thanks to the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link, we have easily fetched friends from Suvarnabhumi Airport. It’s fast, convenient, and has wider train cars so more people can ride. It serves more stations, so be prepared for lengthier travel time, and be sure to add some time allowance when you decide to take the train to catch your flight.
Commuting via Train in Bangkok
Besides commuting from the airport, Bangkok’s train system is efficient and connects most of the metropolitan area so that you can conveniently go around the must-see places in Bangkok. Fare starts at 15 baht, depending on your destination, and buying single journey tokens is easy with self-service machines with English instructions.
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