How to get to Bangkok from the airport

After arriving at Bangkok airport, tourists often need to plan their route to their hotel. This article will guide you on how to get from different airports to the center of Bangkok.

How to Get to Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi Airport

You have several options to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok, where most hotels are located:

• Airport Rail Link

The station is located on the underground floor of the airport.

• By Bus

Routes #549, 550, 551, 552, 552A, 554, 555, 556, 559 depart near the terminal exit. The cost ranges from 25 to 35 Thai Baht (THB).

• Free Shuttle

The shuttle stop is on the first floor of the airport building. The shuttle follows a set route with a terminus at Bangkok South Bus Terminal.

• By Transfer

Booking a shuttle in advance means you don't have to worry about getting to your hotel.

• By Taxi

Taxi

Taking a metered taxi will cost you less. You can find one in the following ways:

• Go to the first floor of the airport

At the counter, specify your destination, receive a receipt, and give it to the driver. At the end of the trip, you'll pay the metered fare plus 50 Thai Baht (THB) for the highway.

• Go to the top floor

You can try to catch cabs that are dropping off passengers at the airport (although officially this is not allowed, it's a common practice).

Airport Link Train

The Airport Link train stops at these stations:

• Suvarnabhumi Airport
• Lad Krabang
• Thap Chang
• Hua Mak
• Ramkhamhaeng
• Makkasan
• Ratchaprarop
• Phaya Thai

The names of the next stations are announced in both Thai and Russian. You can also check the ticker in the car, which displays the current and next stops.

Trip Time: The journey from the start station to the end station takes 35 minutes, with trains running at 15-minute intervals.

Operation Schedule: The first train departs at 6:00 AM, and the Airport Link operates until 12:25 AM.

How to get to Bangkok from Don Muang Airport

Don Muang Airport is mainly used for domestic travel and low-cost flights from Eastern Europe. To travel from Don Muang Airport to the center of Bangkok, you have several options:

• Taxi:

This option typically costs around 150-200 Thai baht (THB).

• Bus:

Depending on your destination, you can choose from routes No. 4, 10, 13, 29, 59, and 95. The fare ranges from 10 to 20 Thai baht (THB).

• Train:

The train stop is located across the street from Terminal 1, and the fare is 5 THB.