Safe, comfortable, quick, reliable and convenient best sums up Bangkok’s mass transit systems. Most of the city's attractions are easily reached by one of the following, the list below are the closest to the hotel:
Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain Station
The Phrom Phong BTS station is a 7 minutes walk away from our hotel. You can alternatively have our Tuk-Tuk drop you off at the end of the soi at no extra charge. There are 2 routes – the Sukhumvit Line & the Silom Line – which cover much of the city centre. Trains run daily between 6.00 am and 12.00 midnight with frequent services in the day and an increase in frequency during rush hour. (Click here for BTS Map)
Ticket is valid for a single journey and fare depends upon chosen destination – starting at THB 15 and up to THB 40 per journey.
Ticket can be purchased from vending machines located at the station
Valid for travel by one person only, unlimited for one day
Valid for use on day of purchase only, regardless of distance travelled and time purchased
THB 120 per pass , non-refundable
Purchased from BTS Station Ticket Office
The Sukhumvit MRT Station (nearest MRT station) can be reached by taking the Phrom Phong BTS station to the Asok BTS station which connects to the Sukhumvit MRT. Bangkok’s 18-station subway line stretches 20 kms from Hualamphong to Bang Sue. Operating hours are from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight, with a frequency of less than 5 minutes during peak hours (6.00 am to 9.00 pm / 4.30 pm to7.30 pm) and less than 10 minutes during off peak hours.Click here for MRT Map
Valid for single journey
Adult price from THB 16 to THB 41 / Child (not more than 14 or 120cm tall) or Elder (65 years & above) from THB 8 to THB 21, distance based fare
Valid for multiple journeys
Issued at Ticket Office with an issuing fee of THB 30
For Adult, Student and Child/Elder, Initial Value of Baht 200 (Travel value of THB 150 and Deposit of THB 50)
Metered air-con taxis are available around-the-clock. Flag fall is THB35 (for the first 2kms) and the fare climbs in THB2 increments. Tipping is not required but rounding up is common. For trips to/from the airport, expressway toll fees will be borne by the passenger.
Word of caution: Check with the driver that he intends on using the meter before getting in, and ensure it is turned on once seated.
Locally known as 'samlor' or otherwise your three-wheeled taxis. Bargain before hopping on board and beware offers at unbelievably low prices, it is a set up to lure you to overpriced souvenir or jewelry shops. The approximate cost for a short 10 minute ride is around THB 40 - 100.
An extensive and inexpensive public bus service with prices ranging from THB 8 to THB 30 depending on the type of bus. However, as destinations are given only in Thai, it is best that you get a bus route map (available at most hotels, TAT offices and bookshops).
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