Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), also known as Bangkok Airport is the largest airport in Thailand and is located about 25 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Bangkok by Express Train, Public Bus, Minibus, Taxi or Private Transfer.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
All transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to the City Center (Phaya Thai, Makkasan, Khao San Road)
1. Express train - the cheapest transfer to the city
Description:
Express train ‘Airport Rail Link’ (City Line) from “Suvarnabhumi Airport” (Station in front of the terminal building) to “Phaya Thai” or “Makkasan” Station; from here you can take a Taxi, TukTuk or Skytrain to your accommodation further in the city center
Costs:
45 Baht pp (around US$ 1.20)
Travel time:
60-90 minutes
2. Public bus - cheap and authentic tour to the city center
Description:
Public bus line ‘S1’ from Suvarnabhumi Airport (bus stop in front of the terminal building, level 1) to the tourist areas of Bangkok (get off at the stop “Democracy Monument” for Khao San Road)
Costs:
60 Baht pp (around US$ 1.50)
Travel time:
90-120 minutes
3. Minibus - shared bus service with multiple stops
Description:
Shared shuttle ‘Airport Express’ (Blue Line) from Suvarnabhumi Airport (pick-up point: 1st floor between Exit 7 and Exit 8) to central locations in downtown Bangkok, multiple stops
Costs:
180 Baht pp (around US$ 5.00)
Travel time:
180 minutes
4. Taxi - easy and simple - occasional waiting times
Description:
Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport (taxi ranks in front of the terminal building, level 1) to the centre of Bangkok, to Khao San Road or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Costs:
450-750 Baht (around US$ 15-20)
Travel time:
30-60 minutes
Official local taxis on-site
5. Welcome Pickups - comfortable private transfer with pick-up
Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Bangkok, Khao San Road or directly to your accommodation in the city
Costs:
950 Baht (around US$ 25)
Travel time:
30-60 minutes
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