BTS Skytrain
BTS Skytrain
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The BTS Skytrain is one of the most efficient ways of getting around Bangkok, with over 60 stations across three lines. Avoid the infamous Bangkok jam and hop on the train—it stops by loads of major tourist attractions like Chatuchak Weekend Market, Lumpini Park, ICONSIAM and the Jim Thompson House Museum. Depending on how long you'll be in Bangkok, you can get a single journey ticket, a one-day pass, and a rechargeable Rabbit stored value card. But note that the tickets and passes are not valid on the subway (MRT) or Airport Rail Link (ARL). – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Lumphini
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- Chit Lom • 7 min walk
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- gcogarSydney, Australia37 contributionsBTS is fast and convenient way to get around BangkokThe BTS is a very convenient way to get around Bangkok. We stayed in Sukhumvit area in easy reach of Asok and found it pretty easy to get around. Buying a day ticket or multi day ticket is the way to go to save time purchasing tickets for each trip.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 December 2023
- Lynn K17 contributionsBTS = Magic Carpet RideIt will be daunting. You will get turned around. But if you do get lost, no need to panic. You will find a map, an app or someone who can help. Remember, it’s an adventure for you and try to keep fear at bay. Bangkok is safe day or night. I advise you to get your own BTS card at the office located inside any BTS station - just take ten minutes and show your passport there. Save yourself the frustration of buying individual tickets. The turnstiles will flash the balance on your card every time you go through so you’ll know when to top it up. The BTS is a magic carpet ride to so many attractions in this city. Enjoy!Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 January 2024
- faith1hope2loveHong Kong, China551 contributionsVery reliableBangkok BTS’s one of the best railway networks in the world! It connects to MRT too which let you access to anywhere in Bangkok efficiently with convenience. It’s clean, reliable and fast. You can get your tickets at the vending machine (bilingual) or the counter easily. Staff are enthusiastic and friendly. They’re always patient and very willing to assist you with their hospitality. Most passengers in Bangkok are polite and behaved too. Very comfortable to ride on the BTSVisited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 14 May 2024
- md1mmSheffield, United Kingdom1,628 contributionsExcellent way to avoid Bangkok trafficThe Skytrain is a great way to move around Bangkok. Coverage of Bangkok is rather limited but if you want to travel in the centre it is great. Getting tickets is simple and cheap from the machines or the ticket office. Trains are clean and everybody is polite. They can get very busy at peak times. Unfortunately you need different tickets for the underground metro (which is equally good).Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 26 June 2024
- Luv_ Rachmaninoff_No2Irvine, California835 contributionsVery convenientWe are very familiar with train/subway systems from various countries. It was easy to take the BTS sky train from our hotel. We purchased a day-pass for 150 Baht ($4) where we were allowed to take unlimited number of trains. The only downside is it doesn’t seem to go to many if the tourist destinations, such as various temples & riverside cruise spot.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 June 2024
- JustSomeGirlManchester, United Kingdom239 contributionsWorth it over congested road trafficWe used the BTS to travel to the Chatuchak weekend market. A return was about 62 baht per person, but we bought a day pass for 150 baht which gives you unlimited travel on the green line for the day. So we went from Chong nunsi station to Mo Chit station for the markets. Stopped at National Stadium for MBK mall on the way back, then back to the original station. The air rail was quite crowded and we ended up having to stand for most of the journeys but at least it was air conditioned in the humid weather and the staff working were helpful in telling you which platform you needed. I would recommend this as the traffic in Bangkok is very busy on the road. Just be careful which way you exit the station as we walked for 10 mins before realising we were going the wrong way!Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 August 2024
- Todd H17 contributionsTop 5 skytrain in the worldThe skytrain system in Bangkok is one of the safest cleanest easiest to access systems in the world. Probably top 5 in the world. A great option for travel during rush hours and a must take a ride as a tourist to see another reason why living in Bangkok is greatVisited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 August 2024
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Surfers Paradise, Australia1,552 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
The BTS Sky train is a quick and convenient way for getting around Bangkok and also links up with the airport express link which runs you directly to and from the International Airport. However if you are joining up with the airport express link you do have to change lines and purchase a separate token for the journey to the airport.
The BTS is air conditioned and its cheap and they have now modernized the displays above the doors in the trains which clearly indicate what station you were at and the next station you're approaching.
There are security guards posted at the stations and the system runs very regularly and is convenient.
In Bangkok the traffic can get very heavy and slow down your journey considerably and the BTS trying system avoids all of the delays.
The BTS is air conditioned and its cheap and they have now modernized the displays above the doors in the trains which clearly indicate what station you were at and the next station you're approaching.
There are security guards posted at the stations and the system runs very regularly and is convenient.
In Bangkok the traffic can get very heavy and slow down your journey considerably and the BTS trying system avoids all of the delays.
Written 5 March 2020
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Theos
Spilsby, UK66 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
For anyone used to traveling on the London Underground or Paris Metro, the BTS and other related city metro lines still have a lot of catching up to do. But there is a lot of development happening and new stations and lines are being added all the time The BST (sky train) is on elevated lines above ground and the MRT is underground. The lines tend to be owned by different companies so on a single journey you can’t buy a through ticket if you are using two different ones. However, you can buy a prepaid top up cards which speeds up the process. Announcements concerning the next station are in both Thai and English which is very helpful.
Having said this the BTS and MRT are by far the quickest and easiest way to travel around the City. Trains are fairly frequent but still get crowded at times. There are less seats and more standing.
The system is already being expanded so expect it to improve over the next few years.
Having said this the BTS and MRT are by far the quickest and easiest way to travel around the City. Trains are fairly frequent but still get crowded at times. There are less seats and more standing.
The system is already being expanded so expect it to improve over the next few years.
Written 3 March 2020
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snitsood
London, UK49 contributions
Dec 2019
Great way to travel around Bangkok without having to endure the infamous heavy traffic, especially when they are building and extending BTS and MRT lines all over BKK. Nice and cool....no smell of food as you're not allowed to eat or drink on the train.It can be very crowded at peak time.To most tourists from Europe,UK ,USA and Australia etc the costs are very reasonable or quite cheap but to the Thais with average incomes, I would imagine that it's rahter expensive....too expensive.
Written 24 January 2020
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Henriett S
5 contributions
Dec 2019
The Skytrain is a great solution, I can only recommend it.
There are ticket machines where you can buy tickets by chosing your destination from the metro map. Be careful by some machines you can pay only with coins!
If you stay on the same line, the ticket costs 26 baht, if you change (once or more) the price is 33 baht. There are tickets available for 15-20-30 journies for a bit lower price. These tickets can be bought only at the cashier.
Be careful, there are 2 lines, which are don't belong to the BTS system, and you need to buy tickets seperately.
There are ticket machines where you can buy tickets by chosing your destination from the metro map. Be careful by some machines you can pay only with coins!
If you stay on the same line, the ticket costs 26 baht, if you change (once or more) the price is 33 baht. There are tickets available for 15-20-30 journies for a bit lower price. These tickets can be bought only at the cashier.
Be careful, there are 2 lines, which are don't belong to the BTS system, and you need to buy tickets seperately.
Written 12 January 2020
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dcfitzy001
Melbourne, Australia24 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My partner and I have been staying in Bangkok for a few days and have been using skytrain to get around where possible. We always use public transport when we are able and this is an inexpensive and comfortable way to get around. One thing to mention is to watch young Thais as they happily push older westerners out of the way in order to get a seat when its busy. Otherwise a quick, and cool, way to get around.
Written 15 February 2020
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Gary
Bangkok, Thailand2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The Bankok BTS Skytrain is by far the easiest way to travel around the capital . Unlike the roads which are bumper to bumper and slow moving , the skytain runs about every 5 minutes with clean inexpensive air conditioned carriages to whisk you around the capital delivering you atvor nearby most of the popular tourist sites you might want to visit. The rail system continues to expand i further into the suburbs with another 6 new stations opened recently. The only downside it that with so many wanting to use the system the trains can become crowded at peak times and would benefit from extra carriages being added. At present the top fare is 52 baht per person which is a great deal when compared with a taxi which charge 35 baht as soon as you get in . Definitely worth using to move quickly around the city as,an alternative to sitting in the traffic below .
Written 11 February 2020
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Claudetta
39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Having been to BKK recently the one thing we realised is that the best and fastest way to travel around the city would be the Sky Train which is convenient, clean and user friendly. The staff at the stations are very helpful and it is not difficult to work out your route and where you need to go. If you can take the BTS then I would recommend you choose this over taxis or tuk tuks which involve a lot of traffic jams!
Happy safe travelling people!
Happy safe travelling people!
Written 2 March 2020
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Lekha Shankar
Bangkok, Thailand42 contributions
Aug 2020
The BTS trains are a vital component of Bangkok's lifestyle, but the Social Distancing measures have to improve. I don't know how this can be done,unless they have more staff stopping people from hurrying into the trains, especially during Rush-Hour. Although there are continuous announcements about wearing masks, not talking,not facing each other, the insides of the trains are a bit too crowded,for comfort. The seats are not socially distanced at all. I hope the BTS organisation take this seriously. Thailand is lucky to be Covid-free for more than 80 days,!But this Virus just can't be taken for granted, especially in the public transport system.
Written 16 August 2020
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Brian Carter
San Antonio, TX67 contributions
Oct 2019
Save time and get a Rabbit card first. You don't save money, but you save time at ticket machines, finding change, waiting in line, and figuring things out. Also, you can change your destination in mid-route without penalty. Just don't lose the card - or you will likely lose the value you have on it. Don't put more than THB300 on it just in case.
BTS is efficient, much faster than taxis between stops, and has plenty of English maps/signage to help anyone figure out how to use the system.
At certain times, the train is extremely crowded, especially at central stations like Siam. Unlike NYC, BTS cleans their trains throughout the day and sanitizes at night. Seating is very limited and riders are expected to give seating priority to monks, elderly, women, and the injured. Be respectful and follow the guidance - their culture, their rules.
There are new stations opening and a new system opening to DMK. Transfers from one system to another (e.g. BTS to MRT or ARL) usually involves a bit of a hike (up to 1KM), but there are signs.
BTS is efficient, much faster than taxis between stops, and has plenty of English maps/signage to help anyone figure out how to use the system.
At certain times, the train is extremely crowded, especially at central stations like Siam. Unlike NYC, BTS cleans their trains throughout the day and sanitizes at night. Seating is very limited and riders are expected to give seating priority to monks, elderly, women, and the injured. Be respectful and follow the guidance - their culture, their rules.
There are new stations opening and a new system opening to DMK. Transfers from one system to another (e.g. BTS to MRT or ARL) usually involves a bit of a hike (up to 1KM), but there are signs.
Written 1 September 2020
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Bj L
Surfers Paradise, Australia1,249 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
The BTS Sky train is a convenient way to get to and from Bangkok International Airport and downtown Bangkok.
The SkyTrain is relatively cheap and runs directly from the international terminal into the City and back and it continues all the way up to the university.
Beware those of you who have early morning flight to like not flights because it does not upper right after midnight and does not operate until about 6 a.m. in the morning.
some of they stop at the station speak broken English and some of them barely speak English at all and there is very limited signage or assistance to help you navigate your way to where you should be going or to which platform you should be on. This is the major downfall of the BTS as they customer service needs to be improved dramatically as does the signage.
The SkyTrain is relatively cheap and runs directly from the international terminal into the City and back and it continues all the way up to the university.
Beware those of you who have early morning flight to like not flights because it does not upper right after midnight and does not operate until about 6 a.m. in the morning.
some of they stop at the station speak broken English and some of them barely speak English at all and there is very limited signage or assistance to help you navigate your way to where you should be going or to which platform you should be on. This is the major downfall of the BTS as they customer service needs to be improved dramatically as does the signage.
Written 10 January 2020
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mags
Singapore, Singapore
Hello, sorry quite a few questions.
We are staying overnight at the airport hotel and have 3-4 hours to wait until our next flight. We would like to see some of the city and thought a trip on the BTS would give us at least a hint of it.
1. how long does it take to get from the airport to Phaya Thai on the BTS?
2. Can you then hop on the light green route to Siam, change to the dark green route and go to Bang Wa and back. How long would this take?.
3. Is there a ticket that will do all? I assume if we put in the destination as Bang Wa it will give us a return ticket?.
4. Are there any atractions to look out for enroute?
Thanks.
Written 5 October 2023
I can only say this give yourself 45 mins to get back to the airport from what ever train you wish to take to enter the city and see some of it before you travel on. The very clean trains take you everywhere in Bangkok city and there are some lovely places to see and things to do in Bangkok. So I would strongly and highly recommend 3 or 5 days in Bangkok to soak up the food , shopping , entertainment and beautiful places there are to see in this wonderful city .
Written 11 October 2023
If you mean by safe against the virus. noting is safe,only if you are aware of your own behavior.peaple are using mask and when I was there only the airporttrain was disinfected,but maybe these days the skytrain as well. I think it is a good idea to ware plastic gloves and do not touch anything if not needed and do not touch your face as well,wash your hands and everywhere you will find handgel.
Written 20 March 2020
Hullo, can you buy a single ticket or card which is valid for the three rail systems, ie Airport Link, Metro and Skytrain. Or do you have to buy three separate tickets? My journey will be from airport to Nana station. Thank you.
Written 8 February 2020
I am not sure about a card but yes you can buy single tickets
Written 28 February 2020
Is there a BTS near Rambusttri street (A&A hotel) please ? thanks.
Written 25 January 2020
Is there a Skytrain station near the Rembrandt hotel please? Thank you.
Written 3 January 2020
It's about 0.6 kilometer or 0.4 of a mile. Walk up Soi 18 to Sukhumvit road and turn left
Site will not allow post of a google maps location, sorry. You are looking for BTS อโศก
Written 6 January 2020
Which stop do I get off for the Akara hotel? I’m coming from the airport and directions to the hotel is possible please and thanks
Written 24 September 2019
Get a taxi rom the airport, it will save a lot of hassle and time. With BTS, you will have to change from the airport line to another. A taxi, subject to time of day, will go straight to your hotel door and cost around B300-B400.
Written 25 September 2019
Gibt es ein Ticket für einen ganzen Tag oder auch für mehrere Tage, mit dem man unbegrenzt den Sky Train benutzen kann?
Meine Freundin und ich (wir sind beide 70 Jahre alt) werden Ende Januar nach Bangkok im Rahmen einer Rundreise, Thailand, Kambotscha, Vietnam besuchen.
Danke für Ihre Antwort.
LG Brigitte
Written 16 August 2019
Guten Tag, es gibt in Bangkok so viele verschiedene Fortbewegungsmittel, die alle zum Gesamtbild der Stadt gehören, vom Schiff bis zum Skytrain, also nicht nur auf diesen konzentrieren, sondern alle nutzen! Und generell gesehen: Transport in Bangkok ist preisgünstig. Viel Spaß!
Written 17 August 2019
Are all BTS trains and stations luggage friendly? I’m staying at Novotel Bangkok Silom Road and the nearest BTS station is Saphan Taksin. Thank you
Written 16 July 2019
Some have lifts. If you can carry your bag/suitcase you will be able to use them all.
Written 16 July 2019
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