Get lost… but only in the best way
From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), take the Airport Rail Link, BTS Skytrain or MRT metro, Grab/Bolt, or a pre-booked hotel transfer. From Don Mueang (DMK), taxis and app-based rides are most convenient.
Airport Rail Link
Key routes from the airport
- Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi → Makkasan Station
- Walk through the connecting passage (~5 min) to MRT Phetchaburi Station
- MRT Blue Line → Wat Mangkon Station, heart of Chinatown
- ARL → Makkasan Station
- Transfer to MRT Phetchaburi Station
- MRT Blue Line → Sukhumvit Station (Asoke area)
- Sukhumvit MRT connects directly to Asoke BTS Station
- ARL → Makkasan → MRT Phetchaburi → Sukhumvit MRT (Asoke)
- Transfer to BTS Sukhumvit Line at Asoke Station
- Continue toward Nana, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Ekkamai, etc.
- ARL → Makkasan Station → walk to MRT Phetchaburi
- MRT Blue Line → Silom Station
- Alternative: get off at Sala Daeng BTS Station (connects to MRT Silom)
Transport options
The fastest and most reliable way to get around Bangkok. The BTS Sukhumvit Line and Silom Line cover the main tourist and business areas. The MRT Blue Line connects Chinatown, Silom and Asoke. Both networks intersect at key stations.
Available throughout Bangkok and very affordable. Grab is the most widely used app in Southeast Asia. Bolt is a cheaper alternative. Both show the price before you confirm — no surprises.
Most hotels offer airport pick-up services. Prices are higher than apps but you get a sign with your name at arrivals and a fixed price. Worth it on your first day with luggage.
Used mainly for domestic and budget international flights. From DMK, taxis and Grab are the most practical options to reach the city. The A1 and A4 bus routes also connect to the BTS network at Mo Chit and Victory Monument.
