Bangkok Airport to train station is a popular route for travellers. If you are planning to travel by train from Bangkok Train Station (Hua Lamphong) to other destinations in Thailand just after arrival at Bangkok Airport or will be staying in Chinatown, choose the best way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
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Bangkok Train Station - Hua Lamphong
Bangkok Train Station is the railway station used for traveling domestically from Bangkok to other areas of the country. The railway station is operated by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Bangkok Train Station is locally known as Hua Lamphong Railway Station. It is located in the center of the Pathum Wan District, Hua Lamphong area close to Chinatown.
After the opening of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station, only few train lines depart from Hua Lamphong Railway Station. If you are planning to continue your Thailand trip by train right after landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport, in some cases you might still need to get to Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
If you are going to take a train from the new Bangkok train station, check how to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Station.
How to get from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong Train Station
You basically have two best choices for getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hua Lamphong Train Station:
- Train – cheaper way;
- Taxi or Private transfer – more comfortable way.
Train from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong Train Station
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is connected to the city by airport train, also known as Airport Rail Link. Taking Airport Rail Link is the cheapest and in some cases fastest way to get from Bangkok Airport to train station.
The Airport Rail Link station is located on B Level of Suvarnabhumi Airport, two floors below the arrival hall. Detailed guide for finding the train station at Bangkok Airport can be found here: Train from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
When going from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong train station, you need to get off at Makkasan station. A train ticket from Suvarnabhumi to Makkasan station costs 35 THB per person.
The trip by this train can take about 22 minutes. Many people get out at this station so there's normally no problem with getting out from the train here even if you have big luggage.
At Makkasan station you need to change trains and take MRT Metro. The underground station called MRT Phetchaburi Station can be easily reached from Makkasan station via skyway. For more details about changing the trains here check: Airport Link Makkasan to MRT Phetchaburi Station.
From Phetchaburi Station you need to take train to MRT Hua Lamphong Station. Metro ticket for this trip costs 32 THB per person. The trip by MRT between Phetchaburi and Hua Lamphong stations normally takes about 13 minutes. For getting out right at Bangkok Train Station you need to choose Exit 4.
Total price of the trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Lamphong is 67 THB per person. Normally traveling this way from Bangkok Airport to train station should take about one hour, including connection and purchasing of the tickets.
Airport Rail Link operates daily from 05:30 to midnight. If you will be landing at BKK airport outside of these hours, you will need to use taxi instead.
Taxi from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong Train Station
Taking a Bangkok taxi is a more comfortable way for getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Lamphong Train Station. The distance between Bangkok Airport and train station is about 35 km and it can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour or even more, if the traffic conditions are bad.
The taxi fare from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Train Station should be around 350-450 THB not including the airport surcharge (50 THB) and tollway fee (75 THB). The fare can get higher if the traffic will be jammed. Bangkok taxi drivers don’t have the best reputation and they might refuse to turn the meter on and try to set a higher fare. Don’t agree on that!
Private transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong
If Bangkok public transportation doesn't attract you and you are not willing to wait in a long queue for getting a taxi at the airport, book a private transfer online and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Taking private transfer is definitely the most comfortable way for getting from Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Discounted private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok Train Station can be booked online here: [Sale] Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok.
Where to Stay in Bangkok?
Chinatown is one the best areas to stay in Bangkok which is located nearby Bangkok Train Station. Other good areas to stay in Bangkok can be found here: Where to Stay in Bangkok.
If you will be departing from Bangkok Train Station early in the morning, consider staying overnight in Hua Lamphong area as there are plenty of accommodations for different budgets:
@Hua Lamphong Hostel is offering affordable accommodation near MRT and railway station
W22 by Burasari is a 3-star budget boutique lifestyle hotel with a youthful vibe near Hua Lamphong Train Station
The Quarter Hualamphong is a modern oriental style 4-star hotel, located opposite of Hua Lamphong Railway Station and Hua Lamphong MRT Station
Tips
Book a discounted Thailand SIM Card and pick it up at the airport so you could stay connected on the way from the airport to train station: [SALE] SIM Card for Thailand (BKK Airport Pick Up).
Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Thailand by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Bangkok.
