Train from Bangkok Airport

Welcome to the Train from Bangkok Airport!

Discover the Train from Bangkok Airport!

This wasn’t possible until 2011 when the Airport Rail Link (ARL) was opened connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport directly to Bangkok and dramatically improved connection times for travellers.

Convenient Travel with the Airport Rail Link Train

As you arrive in Bangkok, discover a convenient and efficient way to reach your destination: the Bangkok Airport Rail Link train. This train service connects the airport directly to the city centre, making it an ideal option for travellers.

Since opening, more and more passengers are using the train from Bangkok Airport to get into the city and it now makes it possible to leave the airport for those with limited time and wanting to enjoy a short layover in Bangkok.

Operating Hours and ARL Train Schedule

The Airport Rail Link train operates from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with trains departing every 10-15 minutes during peak hours.

The journey takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the city centre, with two main lines:

The SA City Line, which originates from Phaya Thai and stops at:

• Ratchaprarop,
• Makkasan,
• Ramkhamhaeng,
• Hua Mak,
• Ban Thap Chang,
• Lat Krabang

and finally terminating at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Accessing the Train and Ticket Information

To access the Airport Rail Link train, follow the signs to the Airport Rail Link station, located on the basement level of the airport.

After exiting Customs, turn to the right to the Meeting Point sign and just keep going down the escalators, past the taxi level and the Magic Food Point until you reach the basement. 

Alternatively you can take the lift all the way down, but often the lifts are full and there is quite a wait.

Purchase tickets at:

• Vending machines
• Ticket counters
• Using cash or credit cards. 

The fare starts from 15 THB (around 0.50 USD) for a single station, making it an affordable option.

Onboard Experience and Connections

As you board the train from Bangkok Airport, enjoy a comfortable and air-conditioned ride while taking in the sights of Bangkok's urban landscape.

The airport train offers convenient connections to other public transportation systems, such as:

• BTS Skytrain
• MRT Subway

Making it easy to get to any area of Bangkok.

Connecting to Other Transportation Modes

Once you arrive at your destination, easily connect to other transportation modes, such as:

• Taxis
• Buses
• Ride-hailing services

or simply walk to your hotel.

Explore Bangkok's Attractions

The Airport Rail Link train provides convenient access to nearby attractions, like:

• Pratunam Market
• Siam Square

With its efficient service and seamless connections, the Bangkok Airport Rail Link train is an excellent choice for travellers, making your journey to and from the airport a breeze!

Additional Services and Tips

Luggage Storage: Convenient luggage storage service at Makkasan Station and also in the basement of Suvarnabhumi Airport, just to the right of the station entrance.

Designated Luggage Carriages: Store your belongings during the journey

For family groups, those with heavy baggage or with a hotel not easily reached from a terminal station, there is always the option of a private car transfer directly to your Bangkok hotel.

Convenience: Additional escalators are being installed in the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link stations as using the stairs is not convenient for all passengers.

There is now only one train service operating and the SA Express services has been discontinued since Covid times. The remaining services terminates at Phaya Thai, which is just a short walk from the Baiyoke Building and the shopping areas around Pratunam.

It takes approximately 20 minutes to get from Bangkok to the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

If your hotel is located close to one of these stations then you are in luck, but you will still have to transport your cases from the Airport Rail Link station through the streets to your Bangkok hotel.

The Airport Link train from Bangkok Airport also connects to the MRT or the BTS at certain points.

Although carrying a suitcase can be problematic when travelling in peak hours when the carriages are full, it is probably no worse an experience than those people with baby strollers and they seem to manage.

Safety: Safe

Cost: 150 baht per person

Pitfalls: The train from Bangkok Airport operates 06:00 – 24:00 every day. There is a lack of escalators at some stations, which can cause difficulty if you have very heavy bags. You also have to manage the final distance to your hotel, although you could easily get a taxi for the last few hundred metres.

Directions: Once beyond Customs Control, turn right upon entering the arrival hall and proceed past all the hotel agents until you reach the Meeting Point sign.

Take the down escalator to the next floor and then follow the signs to the train which is down one more level.

You can view more details of the Bangkok Airport train at the official website.

5-Star Hotels near Phaya Thai ARL Station in Bangkok

Here are three hotels near Phaya Thai ARL:

VIE Hotel Bangkok - MGallery is a luxurious hotel located near Phaya Thai BTS Station and Phayathai Airport Link, providing guests with easy access to the city’s top attractions straight from the airport.

Check-in/Check-out

• Check-in from: 02:00 PM
• Check-out until: 12:00 PM

Getting around

• Airport transfer fee: 1600 THB
• Distance from city center: 0.66 km
• Travel time to airport (minutes): 40

Pullman Bangkok King Power provides modern amenities and easy access to the airport and city center, making it a convenient choice for travellers.

Check-in/Check-out

• Check-in from: 02:00 PM
• Check-out until: 12:00 PM

Getting around

• Airport transfer fee: 1700 THB
• Distance from city center: 0.5 Km

True Siam Phayathai Hotel offers stylish rooms and a rooftop pool, giving guests a chance to unwind and enjoy the city view.

Check-in/Check-out

• Check-in from: 02:00 PM
• Check-out until: 12:00 PM

Getting around

• Airport transfer fee: 1200 THB
• Distance from city center: 0.01 KM
• Travel time to airport (minutes): 40

Note that the availability and ratings of hotels may change, so it's always a good idea to check for current information and reviews directly on the link.

Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok.

Bangkok Airport to Bangkok
Explore my overview covering arrivals at Bangkok Airport, or go and study the page about various Bangkok Districts to decide the best Bangkok area to stay in.

Bangkok Airport Limousine Transfer
In expensive option is to take a limousine from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok. Arrive in style and comfort at your Bangkok Hotel and get help with your luggage.

Taking a Bangkok Airport limousine transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport is my all-time preferred option to get from the airport in Bangkok to my hotel.

Bus from Bangkok Airport
Public transport is a cheap and economical way to transfer from Bangkok Airport.

Catching the bus from Bangkok Airport is not difficult and depending upon the location of your hotel, it could be a viable option.

Car Hire Bangkok Airport
A self-drive hire care can get you to your apartment quickly, if you are brave enough to negotiate Bangkok traffic.

Read more of what you need to know about renting a self-drive car hire in Bangkok?

Bangkok Taxi from Airport
The vast majority of arrivals at Bangkok Airport simply take a taxi into Bangkok.

Taxi scams are well documented, but how likely is it you will be targeted? Read up, on taking a Bangkok taxi from the airport and be prepared.

Hotel Car from Bangkok Airport
Book your hotel car at the same time as booking your Bangkok hotel. Let the hotel arrange to pick you up in a fancy hotel car, when you arrive at Bangkok Airport.

What could be easier?

Find out what can go wrong.  

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