The Airport Rail Link Bangkok is a mass transit system, connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with Bangkok city. Taking the airport train is the cheapest and easiest way to get into the city center from Bangkok Airport. Discover the Bangkok Airport Rail Link timetable with operating hours, the first and the last train from the station, and expected train departure frequency.
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Train
The Airport Rail Link train line in Bangkok covers a distance of 28 km. The journey from the airport to the last station on the route (Phaya Thai) normally takes less than 30 minutes, making it the fastest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city.
The Airport Rail Link is well connected with other Bangkok mass rapid transit systems, and these connections help reach various important areas of the city from the airport very conveniently. The Airport Rail Link train line is connected with the underground MRT Blue Line at Makkasan Station, with the BTS Green Line at Phaya Thai Station, and with the MRT Yellow Line at Hua Mak Station.
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Timetable
You will mainly find information that the Airport Rail Link Bangkok operates daily from 05:30 to midnight. That's actually not correct, as the stations now open from 05:10 to midnight to serve the passengers who want to take the earliest trains.
The first train departs from the start of the route at 05:10-05:15, and the last departure is scheduled at 00:00, with the last train normally reaching the final station at around 00:30.
Airport Rail Link train frequency depends on the day of the week and the time of the day, as on weekends and public holidays trains are less frequent.
On weekdays, airport trains are scheduled to depart every 9 minutes. However, early in the morning (before 06:30) and late in the evening (after 21:00), train departures can be slightly less frequent.
On weekends and public holidays, trains depart every 12 minutes. Train departures before 07:00 in the morning and after 21:00 in the evening might be slightly less frequent.
The Airport Rail Link Bangkok timetable for a specific station can be found at the station as seen below.
Even if you can't find the Airport Rail Link Bangkok timetable at the station, it's not a big problem. The next train departure is always clearly displayed on the digital boards.
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Map
The Airport Rail Link train line currently consists of 8 stations. Discover the route map with all the stations on the line here: Bangkok Airport Rail Link Map.
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Fare
Bangkok Airport Rail Link ticket price for a single journey varies from 15 to 45 THB, depending on the distance (the number of stations traveled). For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok Airport Rail Link Fare.
Bangkok Airport Train Tickets
Bangkok Airport Rail Link tickets for a single journey can be purchased at ticket vending machines and ticket counters. For more ticket options, check here: Bangkok Airport Rail Link Tickets.
Tips
Get a discounted Thailand SIM card with an internet plan at Suvarnabhumi Airport and stay connected during your trip on the Airport Rail Link train. In case your phone is eSIM compatible, book online a Thailand eSIM and use the internet right after landing.
To make traveling on the train more comfortable, leave your unnecessary bags at Suvarnabhumi Airport luggage storage and travel lightly.
If you are landing at Suvarnabhumi and want to take a bus to Pattaya or Hua Hin, you don't need to take the Airport Rail Link train to the city, as there are buses to these destinations that depart directly from the BKK Airport. Bus tickets can be booked online here: Bus tickets at Suvarnabhumi.
The Airport Rail Link is just one part of the complex mass rapid transit system in the Thai capital. To make the most of your visit, get familiar with other metro lines in Bangkok.
