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Getting to/from Bangkok Airport
Suvarnabhumi (Su-wan-na-poom) is the world’s third largest airport so whether you’re an arrival or departure passenger, the easiest way to know where you are is to find out which level (floor) you’re on. Once you know your floor, you know where to go (because the airport is categorized clearly by floors.) Here’s a general guideline:
Level 4: Domestic / International departures
Level 3: Meeting point / Restaurants (Quite pricey)
Level 2: Domestic / International Arrivals
Level 1: Public taxis
Level B1(Basement): Airport Rail Link trains
Say, if you know you’re on Level 2 and want to take the train to Bangkok, then go to Level B1 (or Level 3 if you’re hungry.) That’s it.
Note: I’ve experience at times that the moving walkway and escalators between Level B1 and 1 are permitted at certain times for authorized people carrying the official pass. If you came across this, better take the elevator instead.
Finding your transportation
Look for these signs around the airport:
| “To City” (Bangkok) |  |
Public taxis: Level 1 |
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| At which levels (floors) are transportation (taxis, limousines, trains, etc.) provided. |  |
Airport Rail Link: Level B1 |
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Airport Rail Link trains
Service hours: 6:00-24:00
Fare: Express link 90 Baht /trip or 150 Baht round-trip/2 weeks, City link 15 to 45 Baht/trip
This is the fast and efficient means of transportation to the heart of Bangkok where you can transfer easily to your specific destinations. The non-stop Express Link line is faster, less crowded, and equipped with a luggage storage. The City Link line, in contrary, stops all 8 stations, has no luggage storage, and can be crowded in the morning and evening rush hours.
| Trains / Travel time | Terminal station / Route |
| Express link (Red trains) 15 minutes |
 Makkasan station Makkasan (Bangkok City Terminal) – Suvarnabhumi Airport Note: Makkasan station is not connected with any public transportation. If you want to get to the nearest subway station (Petchaburi, ) you have to hand carry your luggage along the streets. Quite uncomfortable. Accessing Makkasan station is best by taxis. |
| City link (Blue trains) 30 minutes |
 Phyathai station Phyathai – Ratchaprarop – Makkasan (Bangkok City Terminal) – Ramkhamhaeng – Hua Mak – Ban Thap Chang – Lat Krabang – Suvarnabhumi Airport |
Airport Bus Express
Service hours: 5:00-24:00
Contact: Airport Bus Counter, level 1, near entrance 8
Fare: Maximum 150 Baht/passenger/trip
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok
| Bus No. : Service zone | Route |
| AE 1 Silom : New Bangkok |
Bangna-Bangpakong rd. – Chalerm Mahanakorn express way – Petchaburi rd. – Ratchadamri rd. – Rama IV rd. – Surawong rd. – road beneath SriRatch express way |
| AE 2 Banglumpoo : Old Bangkok |
Bangna-Bangpakong rd. – Chalerm Mahanakorn express way – Petchaburi rd. – Lanluang rd. – Ratchadamnern Klang rd. – Ratchadamnern rd. – Na Phra Lan rd. – Na Phra That rd. – Rachinee rd. – Phra Arthit rd. – Chakrapong rd. – Khao San rd. |
| AE 3 Suhumvit : New Bangkok |
Bangna-Bangpakong rd. – Sukhumvit rd. – Ploenchit rd. – Ratchadamri rd. – Pechaburi rd. |
| AE 4 Hualumpong : New Bangkok |
Bangna-Bangpakong rd. – Chalerm Mahanakorn express way – SriRat express way – Phyathai rd. – Rama IV rd. |
Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport
| Bus No. : Service zone | Route |
| AE 1 Suvarnabhumi Airport : New Bangkok |
Silom rd. – Ratchadamri rd. – Ratchaprarop rd. - Nikom Makkasan rd. - Petchaburi rd. – Petchaburi express way |
| AE 2 Suvarnabhumi Airport : Old Bangkok |
Chakrapong rd. – Ratchadamnern Klang rd. |
Note: Buses can be (very) slow during morning and evening rush hours (and a nightmare if there’s heavy rain.)
Public taxis
Service hours: 24 hours
Contact: Public taxi counter level 1
Fare: Depending on the distance + 50 Baht service charge (exclude express way fee)
Airport limousines
Service hours: 24 hours
Contact: Limousine Counter, level 2, Baggage claim Hall and Arrival Hall
Fare: About 1,000 Baht/trip
For fares and other means of transportation, visit www.airportthai.co.th (Airport Authority of Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.)
Note from the Airport Authority of Thailand: Upon arrival at the airport, always contact for transportation by yourself. If you were being offered for transportation by anyone (though they may look so professional and well dressed,) it is likely they are unregistered services. Meaning, you’ll be paying (much) more than normal by using their service.
As of Sep. 2011.