The Silom Line (Dark Green) is the Skytrain line connecting downtown Bangkok with the western bank of the Chao Phraya River. The BTS links central Bangkok with other important areas of the city and is one of the most convenient ways to travel around Bangkok. Discover a detailed guide to the Bangkok BTS Silom Line with the route map, opening hours and timetable, fare and ticket options, and find tips for using the Dark Green Line SkyTrain.
Bangkok BTS Green Line Skytrain
The Bangkok BTS Green Line consists of two lines (Sukhumvit Line and Silom Line) with 60 stations that form one mass rapid transit system with a convenient connection and a unified ticketing system. The transit system should be expanding further, with more stations to be added to the existing lines.
If you plan to use BTS often, you can get a BTS Skytrain Rabbit Card that can be topped up to save time that you normally would waste at ticket vending machines buying single journey tickets. This card can also be used on other SkyTrain lines.
Both, the BTS Sukhumvit Line and the BTS Silom Line, can be used to travel around Bangkok with the BTS One Day Pass that can be used for unlimited travel on the line throughout a day.
Bangkok BTS Silom Line
The BTS Silom Line, also known as the Dark Green Line, connects the downtown Bangkok with Silom, Sathorn, and the western bank of the Chao Phraya River.
The BTS Silom Line is connected with other Bangkok mass rapid transit systems: the MRT Blue Line and the Gold Line.
Bangkok BTS Silom Line Map
The Bangkok BTS Dark Green Line currently consists of 14 stations, one of which is shared with the Sukhumvit Line. The most important metro stations on the Bangkok BTS Silom Line route:
W1 National Stadium - the station adjacent to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and MBK Center shopping mall.
CEN Siam - the central BTS station, where the Silom Line connects with the Sukhumvit Line, located next to Siam Square and Siam Paragon shopping malls.
S2 Sala Daeng - BTS station connected with MRT Si Lom station on the MRT Blue Line and located nearby Lumpini Park.
S3 Chong Nonsi - the station next to one of the tallest buildings in Thailand, King Power Mahanakhon Tower.
S6 Saphan Taksin - BTS station connected with the central Sathorn Pier of Chao Phraya Express Boat service.
S7 Krung Thon Buri - the station connected with the BTS Gold Line station of the same name that helps you reach ICONSIAM shopping mall conveniently.
S8 Wongwian Yai - BTS station close to Wongwian Yai railway station, which is the starting point for traveling to Maeklong Railway Market by train.
S12 Bang Wa - BTS station connecting with MRT Blue Line station of the same name and Bang Wa Pier for taking Khlong Phasi Charoen Boat Service.
The current Bangkok BTS Silom Line map with all the stations on the line can be seen below. The Silom Line is also known as the Dark Green Line. For a larger copy of the map and guide to all the stations on the line, check here: Bangkok BTS Silom Line Map.
Bangkok BTS Silom Line Timetable
The Bangkok BTS Dark Green Line operates daily from 06:00 to midnight. The train departure frequency depends on the day of the week and the time of the day.
For more details on the train departure schedule, explore the Bangkok BTS Silom Line Timetable.
Bangkok BTS Green Line Fare
The price of a single journey ticket, which is valid for a single journey on Bangkok BTS Silom Line, depends on the length of the journey, as Bangkok BTS fare can be from 17 THB to 62 THB per trip.
The exact Bangkok BTS Silom Line fare for your journey can be found on the board at the station. To know the Bangkok BTS fare in advance, you can use the BTS Fare Calculator.
With Rabbit Card, sometimes you can pay less than the official fare, as they are making various promotions, e.g., buying a package of tickets for as low as 25 THB per ticket for any distance ride.
The standard price of the BTS SkyTrain One-Day Pass that allows you to use the Silom Line and the Sukhumvit Line all day long for a fixed price is 150 THB per day. Discounts are often offered for online bookings.
For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok BTS Green Line Fare.
Bangkok BTS Green Line Tickets
On the BTS Silom Line, different types of Bangkok BTS tickets can be used. Explore all the ticket options and find where to buy them, how to pay for BTS in Bangkok, and how to use the tickets here: Bangkok BTS Green Line Tickets.
The Rabbit Card simplifies things as it can be topped up and used for traveling not only with the BTS Green Line SkyTrain but also with the Gold Line, the MRT Yellow Line, the MRT Pink Line, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat. The Rabbit Card can be booked online and conveniently picked up at the airport on arrival.
Taking the Bangkok BTS SkyTrain
When you enter the paid area of the Bangkok BTS station, you need to choose the platform. The platforms are named with the last station of the line, and you just need to choose the correct direction. Check the map at the station to make sure. Bangkok BTS Silom and Sukhumvit lines connect at Siam station, and you might need to change the train and platform there.
When you get to the platform, you will notice that SkyTrain platforms have yellow arrows in a black background pointing towards the track and black arrows in a yellow background pointing from the track. You should wait in a line behind the yellow arrows on a black background. The doors of the train will stop directly in front of the black arrows on a yellow background, and passengers will disembark the train there.
There’s a map inside the train showing your location and other stations on the line. The name of the next station is clearly announced in advance so you have time to prepare for disembarking the train.
If you choose the wrong direction or miss your station, don’t worry and just swap platforms at the next station. You don’t need to buy a new ticket if you just change platforms and don’t leave the paid zone.
Tips
To save time that you normally would waste at ticket vending machines, consider getting a BTS SkyTrain Rabbit Card that can be topped up instead of buying single journey tickets each time. It can also be used on the MRT Yellow Line, the MRT Pink Line, the Gold Line, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat.
To save money on the days when you are planning to travel by BTS Green Line a lot, get the BTS SkyTrain One-Day Pass that will allow you to use the BTS SkyTrain all day long for a fixed price.
The BTS Silom Line 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.
