Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is connected to the Bangkok city by Airport Train, which is known as Airport Rail Link.
The railway line consists of 8 stations – Suvarnabhumi, Lat Krabang, Ban Thap Chang, Hua Mak, Ramkhamhaeng, Makkasan, Ratchaprarop and Phaya Thai. There's no non-stop express train service anymore. Therefore all the trains stop at every station and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Airport Rail Link is linked with both the Subway (MRT) via Makkasan station and BTS SkyTrain via Phaya Thai Station. It covers a distance of 28 km. The ticket costs from 15 to 45 THB, depending on the distance. Trains run daily from 05.30 am until midnight.
By far, taking Airport Rail Link is the cheapest and easiest way to get to the city centre.
Once you arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport, arrivals are on the 2nd floor. For taking Airport Rail Link you need to go down by the escalator or lift.
The Airport Rail Link station is located on B Level, two floors below the arrival hall.
Just follow the signs “Train to City”, everything is clearly marked.
On the B floor you will see few currency exchange booths. In case you would like to change some cash, skip the banks as the rates here are not that good.
The best rates are offered by currency exchange booths that are located to the left from Airport Rail Link station.
Check where to get the Best Foreign Exchange Rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport and you will save lots of money exchanging your currency at the main airport of Bangkok.
Follow the route to the City Line.
You need to buy a single trip ticket (token) at these Ticket Vending Machines. You need to select your destination and the number of passengers, and then the fare will be automatically calculated. You can pay by coins or notes (THB only) and the change as well as receipt will be given out.
Travel SMART! Book your Airport Rail Link ticket online & don't waste your time at ticket vending machines as the queues at BKK airport can be long
For more detailed information on using Airport Rail Link trains check How to Use Airport Rail Link in Bangkok.
It’s the last station of Airport Rail Link so you can take any train - they are all going the same way.
If your hotel is near Bangkok's Subway (MRT), you can change the train at Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station to MRT Phetchaburi Station.
Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Central Bangkok
If using public transportation seems to be too complicated for you, book a private transfer online and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. It's definitely the most comfortable way to reach the city and not to get lost in Bangkok on the first day of your trip.
Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Central Bangkok can be booked here: [Sale] Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok
Tips
Detailed information about other facilities at the airport can be found here: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
You should also check:
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Where to Stay in Bangkok - Guide to Bangkok Best Areas
[Sale] Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok
Where to Get the Best Foreign Exchange Rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to use Free shuttle bus between Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports
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Hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport
Enjoy your stay in Bangkok!
Any Questions?
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