How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok by metro, how much does it cost?

Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok by metro is the fastest and best value for money option. This refers to the Airport Rail Link (ARL). Trains run from 6:00 AM to midnight, with an interval of about 10–15 minutes. Travel time to the terminal stations is only 15–20 minutes.

Here is the key information you will need:

• Station location: The entrance to the ARL station is on the ground floor (basement) of the airport. You can go down by elevator or escalator from the arrival area (1st floor). Look for signs "Airport Rail Link" or "Train to City".
• Ticket price: A ride to either of the two terminal stations costs 45 baht (about 100 rubles). This is significantly cheaper than a taxi (250–400 baht) and even cheaper than minivans (from 200 baht).
• Where you can go: Trains go to two stations:
  • Makkasan: Here you can transfer to the Bangkok metro (MRT) and get to Sukhumvit, Silom, Chinatown areas.
  • Phaya Thai: Here you can transfer to the BTS skytrain and get to Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road areas (with a bus transfer).
• How to buy a ticket: Tickets are sold at vending machines at the station. They accept coins and banknotes. If you don't have change, there are change machines nearby. You can also buy a ticket at the counter.
• Schedule: Trains run from 06:00 to 00:00. The first train towards the city departs at 06:00, the last at 00:00. In the opposite direction (from the city to the airport) — from 06:00 to 00:00.

If you are traveling with a lot of luggage, note that ARL trains have special luggage areas, but it can be crowded during rush hour. Overall, this is a very convenient and reliable way to get to central Bangkok without traffic jams.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): online board, how to get there, map and everything you need to know. There we detailed all the nuances, including bus and taxi schedules.

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