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Last updated on May 2022

How to get from Bangkok Airport (BKK) ✈️ to the City Center

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 Airport Rail Link (Train), Public Bus, Taxi or Private Shuttle (via GetYourGuide).

    💸 The cheapest transfer is by Airport Rail Link

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Taxi

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.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to the City Center (Phaya Thai, Makkasan, Khao San Road)

Transport Travel time Cost
Airport Rail Link 💸 60-90 Min. 45 Baht (1.20 €) Details
Public Bus 90-120 Min. 60 Baht (1.50 €) Details
Taxi ⏱️ 30-60 Min. 450-750 Baht (15-20 €) Details
Private Shuttle 30-60 Min. 1100 Baht (30 €) Details
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Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked Private Shuttle (e.g. via GetYourGuide) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Train from Bangkok Airport to the City Center
Airport Rail Link

Info here, Tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
60-90 minutes

Cost:
💸 45 Baht pp (around 1.20 €)

Description:
‘Airport Rail Link’ from “Suvarnabhumi Airport” (Station in front of the terminal building) to “Phaya Thai” or “Makkasan” Station, From here, take the Skytrain or a taxi/tuk tuk to your accommodation


Bus from Bangkok Airport to the City Center
Public Bus

Info here, tickets at the driver ↗


Travel time:
90-120 minutes

Cost:
60 Baht pp (around 1.50 €)

Description:
Public Bus line ‘S1’ from Suvarnabhumi Airport (bus stop in front of the terminal building, level 1) to the central tourist areas of Bangkok (get off at the stop “Democracy Monument” for Khao San Road)


Taxi from Bangkok Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
⏱️ 30-60 minutes

Cost:
450-750 Baht (around 15-20 €)

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


Private Shuttle from Bangkok Airport to the City Center
Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗


Travel time:
30-60 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
1100 Baht (around 30 €)

Description:
Comfortable private shuttle (via GetYourGuide) from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Bangkok, Khao San Road or directly to your accommodation


Route from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok (Phaya Thai)


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Lonely Planet Thailand

Bangkok included travel guide


Things to know about Bangkok:
1. Bangkok is called the ‘Venice of the East’
2. All of the temples pictured on Thai baht coins are in Bangkok
3. Red Bull was invented in 1976 by Chaleo Yoovidhya & Dietrich Mateschitz in Bangkok


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