Bangkok Airport Rail Link is a commuter rail line connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phaya Thai (BTS) station via Makkasan Station (MRT Phetchaburi).
Bangkok Airport Link train
The Airport Rail link operates daily from 06:00 to 24:00, with commuter City Line trains departing every 10 minutes during peak hours (06:00-09:00 and 16:00-20:00) and 15 minutes off peak and weekends.
Airport Rail Link Stations
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Lad Krabang – Ban Thap Chang – Hua Mark – Ramkhamhaeng – Makkasan (City Air Terminal – interchange with MRT Blue Line (Phetchaburi Station)) – Ratchaprarop – Phayathai (interchange with BTS Sukhumvit Line (Phayathai Station))
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Fares
Standard fare for the City Line is between 15–45 baht depending on distance.
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phayathai Station
(BTS – skytrain interchange) fare is 45 baht.
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Makkasan Station
(MRT – subway interchange) fare is 35 baht.
The Bangkok Airport Rail Link connects downtown Bangkok with Suvarnabhumi International Airport and is a smart alternate to the airport’s express buses or taxis. The City Line makes 6 stops between downtown (Phayathai Station) and the airport, completing each run in 30 minutes, making this a quick and convenient transportation option for getting in and out of Bangkok between 6am and midnight, every day.
The Airport Rail Link connects you to the MRT underground at Makkasan City Interchange Station (MRT Petchaburi Station) and the BTS Skytrain at Phayathai Station. From Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi), the entrance to the Airport Rail Link service is on the First Floor.
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Airport Rail Link route guide
The Airport Rail Link SA City Line begins at Phayathai Station in downtown Bangkok.
– SA City Line – 45 Baht
Phayathai > Rathchaprarop > Makkasan > Ramkhamhaeng > Hua Mark > Ban Thap Chang > Lat Krabang > Suvarnabhumi Airport
photo by Twang_Dunga (CC BY 2.0) modified
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Fares and ticketing
There are 2 types of tickets: single-trip tokens and pre-paid Smart Passes. For temporary visitors, single-trip tokens are more suitable. You can buy your tokens from one of the Automatic Token Dispensers located at every station. Simply select your destination and the number of passengers, and the fare will be calculated based on your input. The machine accepts both coins and bills. Always choose to print out the receipt; you might need it later.
You can also buy your tokens from the ticket booth.
photo by Nutnano (CC BY 3.0) modified
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Luggage check-in
The Check-In Luggage Service at Makkasan Station is closed.
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Other useful information
- The Airport Rail Link service hours are from 6am to midnight
- If you’re traveling in a group of 3 or more, it’s more economical and convenient to take a taxi.
- The Airport Rail Link’s prepaid Smart Passes are not compatible with the BTS Skytrain or MRT underground. You must purchase passes separately.
