Transport, traffic and connections from Bangkok

From the airports to the city
If you arrive in Bangkok, there are several ways to get to the city center from both Suvarnabhumi International and Don Muaeng airports. Those arriving from abroad usually arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Travelers on domestic flights (or flights from neighboring Asian countries) usually arrive at Don Muaeng Airport. The cheap Asian airlines such as Nok Air, Tiger Air or Air Asia land at this airport. The most stressful but also the most expensive option is by taxi. From Suvarnabhimi Airport to the city, a ride costs between 500 and 800 THB (depending on the location of the hotel). The fare includes 50 THB highway fees and a 50 THB package for the driver. From Don Muaeng Airport the taxi fare to the Siam Center costs about 300 THB. Generally, a taxi should be at the taxi stand. These taxis are obliged to drive with a taximeter.

From Suvarnabhumi International to the city:
Suvarnabhumi Airport is one of the largest and most modern airports in Asia. It is located about 30 km east of Bangkok in the province of Samut Prakan. Arrivals from Europe and overseas arrive here. From the airport you can reach the city center by car / taxi, bus or skytrain.

taxi
For those who travel with a lot of luggage, the most comfortable alternative is the taxi or car. The taxi ranks are located in the lower area (1st Floor, Public Transportation) of Terminal 1, on the Gates 4 and 7. The taxis that are here are licensed by "Airports of Thailand (AoT) and must not be older than 5 years. The drivers are obliged to drive with a taximeter. Also large-capacity taxis for several people and a lot of luggage are available here.

rental car
Also at the gates 7-8 (2nd Floor) are the car rental companies. If you have not booked yet, you can do so here. During the high season from November to March, but especially small cars can be booked.

Airport Rail Link (City Line)
The travel time between the two final stops Suvarnabhumi Airport and Phaya Thai is 30 minutes. In Phaya Thai you can change to the BTS (Skytrain) (interchange). The cityline between the airport and the city (and back) runs every 15 minutes and runs from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm (daily). The train stops at 7 stations (Rajprarop Station, Makkasan Station, Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Station, Thab Chang Station, Lad Krabang Station and Phaya Thai). The trains can be reached on floor B (Basement). The fare is between 15 and 45 THB, depending on the number of

BMTA bus (stations within Bangkok)
Bus tickets are available at the service counter of the BMTA buses in the Passenger Terminal / Terminal 1 in the Public Transport Center. Buses run at different times. S. Plan. Prices are between 24-35 THB

Minibus (Public Van)
The public vans operate at the Passenger Terminal / Terminal 1 in the Public Transport Center. Depending on capacity, they also offer a pick-up and drop-off service to the Arrival Platform in the terminal, 1st Floor Gates 1 and 8. Prices range between THB 25 and THB 40, depending on the route. (see plan)

Shuttle bus between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang (AoT shuttle bus)
There is a free shuttle bus between the two airports. This runs between 5:00 am and midnight. The bus station is located in the Passenger Terminal of Terminal 1, 2nd Floor at Gate 3.

Bor Khor Sor Bus (to Koh Chang, Trat, Nongkhai, Chonburi, Hua Hin, Rayong, LaemChabang, Sakaew)
Bor Khor Sor Bus Tickets are available at the BorKhorSor Bus Service Desk at Passenger Terminal / Terminal 1 at the Public Transport Center. The bus leaves from 5:40 am to 9:00 pm