Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam is a popular route, as Pratunam is one of the most visited shopping districts in Bangkok. If you are looking for how to get from Bangkok BKK Airport to Pratunam, find detailed information about getting from the main Bangkok Airport to Pratunam by train, taxi, and private transfer.
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Pratunam Area
The Pratunam area is so popular for shopping because some of the best deals for clothes, shoes, bags, and other goods can be found here, especially if you’re willing to buy in bulk. Pratunam Market and The Platinum Fashion Mall are the top choices for shopping in the area, attracting thousands of locals and tourists every day. Shopping at Pratunam doesn’t end in the evening as the vendors set up their stalls at Pratunam Night Market and Palladium Night Market.
Baiyoke Tower II - one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok - is another highlight of Pratunam, and it can be easily seen from the entire Pratunam area. If you want an exceptional stay in the Thai capital, you can choose to stay at Baiyoke Sky Hotel, offering the best panoramas of the city.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam
Generally, you have two good choices for getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Pratunam:
- Train – cheaper and faster way;
- Taxi or private transfer – more comfortable way.
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam by Train
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is connected to the city by airport train, also known as the Airport Rail Link. Taking the Airport Rail Link is the cheapest, easiest, and, in most cases, the fastest way to get from Bangkok Airport to Pratunam.
At the airport, the Airport Rail Link station is located on B Level of Suvarnabhumi Airport, two floors below the arrival hall. Detailed instructions on finding the train at Bangkok Airport can be found here: Train from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok.
When going from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam by train, you need to get off at Ratchaprarop station, which is the penultimate station on the Airport Rail Link line.
The train ticket from Suvarnabhumi to Ratchaprarop station (Pratunam) costs 40 THB per person.
The trip from Bangkok Airport to Pratunam by train can take about 25 minutes, so take a seat if only you can find one. Don’t stress if the train gets full, as normally most of the people get out at the stations before Ratchaprarop, and you can get out from the train with all your luggage at Ratchaprarop easily.
Depending on where in Pratunam you are staying, you can walk (most of the popular places are just up to 10 minutes from the Airport Rail Link station) or take a motorbike (plenty of them are waiting at the exits of the station).
Check for the information board at Ratchaprarop station to get familiar with the station area and layout.
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam by Taxi
Taking a Bangkok taxi is a more comfortable way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam if you don’t mind paying more and traveling longer. The distance between the airport and Pratunam is about 30 km, and it can take anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour or even more if the traffic conditions are really bad.
Bangkok Airport to Pratunam taxi fare
The taxi fare from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam should be around 250-300 THB, not including the airport surcharge (50 THB) and road tolls. The fare can get significantly higher if the traffic is 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 Pratunam
If using public transportation seems to be too complicated for you and you are not willing to wait in a long queue to get a taxi at the airport, book a private transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pratunam online, and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. It's definitely the most comfortable way to reach Pratunam and not get lost in Bangkok on the first day of your trip.
Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam can be booked online here: Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer for Bangkok.
Where to Stay in Bangkok?
The Pratunam area is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. Detailed information about the Pratunam area and other popular areas in Bangkok can be found here: Guide to Bangkok Best Areas.
Tips
Book a discounted Thailand SIM card and pick it up at the airport to stay connected since your arrival in Bangkok: 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.
If you will be arriving at Bangkok's second airport (DMK) and want to find the best way to get to Pratunam from there, check how to get from Don Muang Airport to Pratunam.
Choosing the right place to stay in Pratunam is essential as the choice of accommodations here is wide, but the level of service varies. Explore the list of the best hotels near Pratunam Market to make a good choice.
