Public Transportation
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Bangkok Mass Transit Systems (BTS)
Safe, comfortable, quick, reliable and convenient best sums up Bangkok’s mass transit systems. Most of the cities attractions are easily reached by one of the following, the below are the closest to the hotel:
Phloenchit or Nana BTS Sky Train
A 10 minute walk to either Phloenchit or Nana station, alternatively have our Tuk-Tuk drop you off at the mouth of the side road
(we usually call ‘soi’).
The stations from there are a short 5 minute walk. There are 2 routes
– Sukhumvit Line & Silom Line
– which cover much of the city center.
Trains run daily between 6.00am and 12.00midnight with frequent services in the day and an increase in frequency during rush hour.
Phloenchit or Nana BTS Sky Train
A 10 minute walk to either Phloenchit or Nana station, alternatively have our Tuk-Tuk drop you off at the mouth of the side road
(we usually call ‘soi’).
The stations from there are a short 5 minute walk. There are 2 routes
– Sukhumvit Line & Silom Line
– which cover much of the city center.
Trains run daily between 6.00am and 12.00midnight with frequent services in the day and an increase in frequency during rush hour.
Ticket Types
Single Journey
- Ticket is valid for a single journey and fare depends upon chosen
destination – starting at THB 15 and up to THB 40 per journey. - Ticket can be purchased from vending machines located at the station
Special One Day Pass
- Valid for travel by one person only, unlimited for one day
- Valid for use on day of purchase only, regardless of distance travelled and time purchased
- THB 120 per pass , non-refundable
- Purchased from BTS Station Ticket Office
Special One Day Pass
- Valid for travel by one person only, unlimited for one day
- Valid for use on day of purchase only, regardless of distance travelled and time purchased
- THB 120 per pass , non-refundable
- Purchased from BTS Station Ticket Office
Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Bangkok’s 18-station subway line stretches 20kms from Hualamphong to Bang Sue. Operating hours are from 6.00am to 12.00midnight, with a frequency of less than 5 minutes during peak hours (6.00am to 9.00pm/4.30pm to7.30pm) and less than 10 minutes during off peak hours.
A 20 minute walk from the nearest Sukhumvit station, alternatively have our Tuk-Tuk drop you off at the mouth of the side road (we usually call ‘soi’) and either walk 10 minutes to the station or hop onto the sky train at Phloenchit and take it two stops to Asok which is the interchange station to the MRT.
A 20 minute walk from the nearest Sukhumvit station, alternatively have our Tuk-Tuk drop you off at the mouth of the side road (we usually call ‘soi’) and either walk 10 minutes to the station or hop onto the sky train at Phloenchit and take it two stops to Asok which is the interchange station to the MRT.
Ticket Types
Single Journey Token
- Valid for single journey
- Adult price from THB 16 to THB 41 / Child (not more than 14 or 120cm tall)
or Elder (65 years & above) from THB 8 to THB 21, distance based fare
Multiple Journey Smartcard
- Valid for multiple journeys
- Issued at Ticket Office with an issuing fee of THB 30
- For Adult, Student and Child/Elder, Initial Value of Baht 200 (Travel value of THB 150 and Deposit of THB 50)
Bangkok Taxis
Metered air-con taxis are available around-the-clock. Flag fall is THB35 (for the first 2kms) and the fare climbs in THB2 increments. Tipping is not required but rounding up is common. For trips to/from the airport, expressway toll fees will be borne by the passenger.
Word of caution: Check with the driver that he intends on using the meter before getting in, and ensure it is turned on once seated.
Word of caution: Check with the driver that he intends on using the meter before getting in, and ensure it is turned on once seated.
Bangkok Tuk-Tuk
Locally known as ‘samlor’ or otherwise your three-wheeled taxis.
Bargain before hopping on board and beware offers at unbelievably low prices, a set up to lure you to overpriced souvenir or jewelry shops.
Approximate cost for a short 10 minute ride is around THB 40 - 100.
Bargain before hopping on board and beware offers at unbelievably low prices, a set up to lure you to overpriced souvenir or jewelry shops.
Approximate cost for a short 10 minute ride is around THB 40 - 100.
Bangkok Buses
Extensive and inexpensive public bus service with prices ranging from THB 8 to THB 30 depending on type of bus, however, as destinations are given only in Thai it is best you get a bus route map (available at most hotels, TAT offices and bookshops).
