The popular choice amongst travelers who are exploring or just passing through in Bangkok is taking the Airport Rail Link Train from Suvarnabhumi Airport. To continue their trip by public transportation to other areas of the city, passengers can change lines at Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station to access the MRT Phetchaburi Station.
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Makkasan Station to Phetchaburi Station
It is very convenient to transfer from Airport Rail Link station Makkasan to Phetchaburi MRT Station.
Airport Link Makkasan Station
Once you arrive at Airport Link Makkasan Station, go down by escalator or elevator. Take an exit gate. You should head to Exit 2 of Makkasan Station.
If you are not sure about the way, just follow the crowd because almost everyone who drops off at Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station will transfer to MRT Phetchaburi Station.
However, make sure that you go in the right direction. You can do it by checking the information board at Airport Link Makkasan Station.
Otherwise, just follow the signs leading to MRT Phetchaburi Station, as they are very clear and easily visible from a distance. They are set all along the way, so it would be difficult to get lost.
There are a number of cafés at Makkasan Station so you can grab a cup of delicious and inexpensive coffee or some breakfast box before heading to MRT Phetchaburi Station.
To get Thai Baht at Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, you can use one of the ATMs found at the station. However, money exchange at Suvarnabhumi Airport before boarding the train is a better option, as you can get really competitive exchange rates right next to the Airport Rail Link Suvarnabhumi Station.
There's also a lockbox for storing your luggage if you wish to continue your trip around the city lightly. If you don't want to limit your travel options for a trip back to the airport with departure from Makkasan station, better leave your baggage at Bangkok Airport Luggage Storage.
To simplify things when traveling on Bangkok city train systems such as the BTS SkyTrain and MRT Yellow or Pink Line, consider getting a Bangkok Rabbit Card, as with it you won't need to queue up and buy separate tickets for each ride. Even if this card can't be used on the Airport Rail Link or MRT Blue Line, it's still worth it in most cases, as BTS lines are used most frequently for exploring the city.
Skywalk from Makkasan to Phetchaburi Station
You have to take the 166-meter-long skywalk connecting the Airport Rail Link Makkasan station with the MRT Phetchaburi station. It will only take about 5-8 minutes of walking between the stations.
At the end of the skywalk, just before the entrance to MRT Phetchaburi Station, you will find one more café and a big self-service storage for leaving your luggage.
Phetchaburi MRT to Makkasan Airport Link Station
The trip in the opposite direction is also very popular, as taking the metro to Phetchaburi MRT station and transferring to Makkasan Airport Link station is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from the city center. While the length of the first part of the trip by MRT depends on where on the MRT Blue Line you are staying, the journey from Makkasan station to the airport takes just a bit more than 20 minutes.
For detailed information about getting from Phetchaburi MRT to Suvarnabhumi Airport, check below.
MRT Phetchaburi Station
If you're connecting in the opposite way from MRT Metro Phetchaburi Station to Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, leave the MRT station through Exit 1.
The skyway to the Airport Rail Link will be on your left when you get out from the MRT station to the street. Go up by escalator and follow the signs leading to ARL Makkasan station.
The journey by Airport Rail Link from Makkasan Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport takes only 22 minutes and is the fastest way to get to the airport from this area.
For getting from Makkasan station to the airport, make sure to choose the correct platform by following the signs leading to "Suvarnabhumi Airport" and not to "Phaya Thai".
Tips
Get a discounted SIM card with an internet plan at the airport in Thailand (to save money, pre-book a Thai SIM card online) and stay connected during your trip on the Airport Rail Link train and MRT. 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.
For more detailed information about using the Airport Rail Link and MRT in Bangkok, check:
Airport Rail Link and MRT are just part of the complex public transportation system in the Thai capital. Get familiar with other means of transportation used for public transportation in Bangkok.
What is the best area to stay in Bangkok? You should choose one of the areas well connected with the Airport Rail Link, MRT, or BTS, as it can really save your time. Our recommendations for choosing the right area to stay in Bangkok can be found here: Where to Stay in Bangkok?
For a convenient connection with BKK Airport and other areas of the city, you can just stay in close proximity to ARL Makkasan station and MRT Phetchaburi station at Lancaster Bangkok (luxury), Mercure Bangkok Makkasan (mid-range), or FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan (affordable).
