The MRT can take you to many tourist attractions including the Grand Palace, Museum Siam, China Town and more. It operates from 6:00 a.m. - midnight daily. The price of MRT is also based on the distance and starts at 15 THB. It also includes escalators and elevators for accessibility. Find more information about MRT routes and fares here.
GETTING AROUND IN BANGKOK
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bangkok offers various types of public transport including the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS skytrain), Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT), Airport Rail Link (ARL), express boats, buses and taxis.
BTS skytrain
The BTS skytrain is a quick and convenient way of getting around the city. It operates from 6:00 a.m. - midnight daily. The fares are calculated by distance, starting at 16 THB. It has interchange points to other BTS skytrain lines as well as the MRT and ARL. Most of the stations include escalators and elevators for accessibility. Find more information about BTS skytrain routes and fares here.
The ARL railway line connects central Bangkok with Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The trains operate between 5:30 a.m. – midnight daily. Standard train fares range from 15 – 45 THB depending on the distance. Find more information about ARL routes and fares here. (Note: This is a non-official site providing information about the ARL. The link to the official site currently does not work).
Most buses in Bangkok run between 5:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. Getting around by bus in Bangkok offers you a local experience and different sceneries of Bangkok. The bus fares range from 8 - 32 THB depending on the distance. You can also look for a destination and track a bus schedule by using the ViaBus App . Find more information about buses here.
The Chao Phraya Express stops at both sides of the Chao Phraya river. It operates from 6.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. daily. You can also change to a BTS skytrain at Saphan Taksin BTS station. The fare starts at 15 THB. Find more information about Chao Phraya Express Boats here.
Khlong Boats operate daily from 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on weekends. With Khlong Boats, you can change to a BTS skytrain at Ratchathewi BTS station or MRT at Phetburi MRT station. The fares start at 9 THB. Find more information about Khlong Boats here.
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