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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 Welcome Pickup.
💸 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. | US$ 1.20 | Details |
| Public Bus | 90‑120 Min. | US$ 1.50 | Details |
| Taxi ⏱️ | 30‑60 Min. | US$ 15‑20 | Details |
| Welcome Pickup | 30‑60 Min. | US$ 25 € | Details |
Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Info here, Tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60-90 minutesCost:
💸 45 Baht pp (around US$ 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/TukTuk to your accommodation
Info here, tickets at the driver ↗
Travel time:
90-120 minutesCost:
60 Baht pp (around US$ 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)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
⏱️ 30-60 minutesCost:
450-750 Baht (around US$ 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
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
30-60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
950 Baht (around US$ 25)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 cityRoute from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok (Phaya Thai)
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