Si Lom MRT Station

Si Lom Station is the metro station on the MRT Blue Line. Located in the city center, the BL26 station is one of the busiest MRT stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Si Lom MRT Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near MRT Silom Station.

The guide to Si Lom MRT Station covers the following:

• Bangkok MRT Lines
• MRT Tickets & Fare from Si Lom
• Si Lom Station MRT Timetable
• Si Lom MRT Station Map
• Hotels near Si Lom MRT Station
• Things to Do near Silom Station
• Public Transport Connections
• Getting to Popular Destinations

Bangkok MRT Lines

The Bangkok mass rapid transit system currently consists of 10 metro lines used for transportation in the capital city of Thailand. 4 of them are named as Bangkok MRT lines:

Blue Line - the first underground metro system of Thailand, encircling the city center.

Purple Line - an elevated metro system serving the northwestern area of Bangkok.

Yellow Line - an elevated monorail train line in eastern Bangkok.

Pink Line - an elevated monorail train line in northern Bangkok.

While all of them are MRT lines, only the Blue Line and the Purple Line are operated by the same company (BEM) and share one ticketing system.

The Bangkok MRT is a convenient way to travel around the city, as metro lines are well-connected between themselves. The mass rapid transit system is very useful if you want to escape the busy traffic of Bangkok and save costs on traveling around the capital city of Thailand.

MRT Tickets & Fare from Si Lom Station

There are several types of Bangkok MRT tickets that can be used at the Si Lom Station:

1. Single Journey Ticket.
2. EMV Contactless Card.

Single journey tickets can be purchased at ticket-vending machines or at the ticket office of the station. On the Bangkok MRT Blue Line, you can also use the EMV contactless card of VISA or Mastercard to pay the fare.

The price of a MRT ticket depends on the length of the journey, and it's detailed here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Fare.

To discover the MRT ticket price for a trip from Si Lom Station to any station on the Blue and Purple lines, explore this fare table.

Si Lom Station MRT Timetable

Discover the latest MRT timetable for train departures from Si Lom Station.

Weekday

To Lak Song Terminal (south of Si Lom Station):

• First train: 05:54
• Last train: 00:04

To Tha Phra Terminal (north of Si Lom Station):

• First train: 05:57
• Last train: 23:34

Saturday-Sunday & Public Holiday

To Lak Song Terminal (south of Si Lom Station):

• First train: 06:00
• Last train: 00:04

To Tha Phra Terminal (north of Si Lom Station):

• First train: 06:01
• Last train: 23:34

The frequency of train departures from Si Lom Station on the MRT Blue Line is every 3.5-7.25 minutes, depending on the day and time.

Si Lom MRT Station Map

Si Lom MRT Station is located on Rama IV Road near Si Lom Road in the modern part of the city.

📍Google Maps

Explore the official area map of Si Lom MRT Station in the picture below.

The nearest stations on the MRT Blue Line:

• Lumphini (BL25)
• Sam Yan (BL27)

A full list of the stations can be found on the Bangkok MRT map.

Hotels near Si Lom MRT Station

The prestigious Silom Road area is filled with luxurious hotels and other high-rise buildings. The area is close to the green spaces of Lumphini Park, making it a perfect place to stay in the center of Bangkok. Discover the best hotels near Si Lom MRT Station below.

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park: Luxury hotel boasting newly renovated rooms with premium amenities and breathtaking views of the vibrant Bangkok cityscape.

Le Méridien Bangkok: An award-winning and art-inspired five-star hotel featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.

Pula Silom: A budget 3-star accommodation located next to BTS Sala Daeng station.

COMO Metropolitan Bangkok: A 5-star hotel with modern Thai-style rooms, a 30-meter outdoor pool, a COMO Shambhala Urban Escape spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, nahm.

Banyan Tree Bangkok: A 5-star high-rise urban resort, where guests can enjoy contemporary-designed rooms and suites with a distinctive blend of Thai essences, world-class dining experiences, and an award-winning spa.

The Sukhothai Bangkok: One of the city's best luxury hotels offering extra spacious rooms featuring teakwood furnishings and Thai silks, award-winning restaurants, a 25-meter infinity-edged swimming pool, and Spa Botanica.

SO/ Bangkok: Luxury 5-star hotel features stunning interior design, inspired by the 5 natural elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Metal and Fire.

ibis Styles Bangkok Silom: A 3-star hotel offering 264 comfortable rooms and a modern urban design.

Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok: A newly renovated iconic hotel offering refined Thai hospitality, for modern travelers.

Dusit Thani Bangkok: A luxurious hotel with all park-view accommodations that sets the scene for unforgettable experiences.

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom: A hotel with rooms fully equipped with Japanese-style facilities.

Mirth Sathorn Hotel: A budget accommodation close to the MRT and BTS stations.

Things to Do near Si Lom MRT Station

Silom is a financial and business hub in Bangkok that is home to local and international establishments, large office buildings, leading department stores, banking institutions, and audit and law firms. The area is packed with amazing cafes, high-end restaurants, and spots for a colorful nightlife. Close to the station you can find the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Embassy of Canada.

Explore the list of the best things to do near Si Lom MRT Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.

Tourist Attractions near Si Lom MRT Station

Lumpini Park: A green area spread over an area of ​​56 hectares right in the middle of Bangkok city, perfect for exercise, walking, jogging, cycling, and picnics (use Exit 1).

Wat Hua Lamphong: The third-class Royal Buddhist temple in Silom, where locals come for merit-making activities 24 hours a day.

Soi Patpong: The oldest red-light district in Bangkok, which is a small alley about 200 meters long with numerous go-go bars and clubs (use Exit 2).

Patpong Night Market: A night market on Patpong Road in Bangkok's entertainment district with most stalls selling miscellaneous goods, clothing, and accessories, and only a few food stalls.

Various Silom nightlife venues around Si Lom MRT Station, such as Patpong and various bars, are frequently visited by popular Bangkok nightlife tours similar to this fun Bangkok LGBTQ+ Nightlife Tour.

Other popular tourist attractions are one or two stops away from Si Lom MRT Station.

Mahanakhon SkyWalk: One of the city’s premium attractions on the very top of King Power Mahanakhon, the second tallest building in Bangkok, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city (next to Chong Nonsi BTS Station).

Erawan Shrine: The shrine dedicated to the four-faced god of Hinduism, Brahma, is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in downtown Bangkok (close to Ratchadamri BTS Station).

Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World: The largest aquarium in Southeast Asia with over 400 marine species and 30,000 sea creatures, including many sharks, eagle rays, and Gentoo penguins (next to Siam BTS Station).

Shopping near Si Lom MRT Station

Central Park Bangkok: A modern and stylish shopping mall with a good collection of branded shops and an outdoor rooftop garden.

Thaniya Plaza: A multilevel shopping center with 4 floors of new and used golf equipment retailers, plus restaurants.

Silom Complex Mall: A small shopping mall with everything you could buy, from clothing and shoes to books. There are several restaurants, banks, a food court, and a supermarket).

Many popular shopping venues are just two stops away from Si Lom MRT Station.

CentralWorld: Thailand's leading department store, where you will find the most famous brands (near Siam Station).

Siam Paragon: The leading luxury shopping center with many brand-name shops, restaurants, and a movie theater (near Siam Station).

MBK Center: A shopping paradise for tourists to shop for many things, from luggage and mobile accessories to souvenirs, where you can bargain for a discount (next to National Stadium Station).

Dining & Nightlife Venues near Si Lom MRT Station

Vertigo & Moon Bar: A luxury rooftop restaurant and bar on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok that gives you a 360° panoramic view over Bangkok.

Saffron Contemporary Thai Signature: A dining destination that combines the rich flavors of traditional Thai cooking with modern culinary techniques, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bangkok’s skyline from the 52nd floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok.

Throwback Rooftop Bangkok: A retro-cool rooftop bar, perched atop Silom Edge.

Baan Khanitha & Gallery: A restaurant inviting you to savor the flavors of authentic Thai cuisine in an elegant atmosphere with traditional Thai decor and admire traditional Thai crafts by local and international artists.

Koko Japanese Omakase: A restaurant offering an intimate and exclusive dining experience that showcases the art of Japanese cuisine.

AkaAza Bar Rooftop: A rooftop bar on the 26th floor of the Amara Bangkok hotel, where you can soak up the nocturnal views of Bangkok city while enjoying signature cocktails.

Other Activities near Si Lom MRT Station

House of Taste provides hands-on Thai cooking classes behind Suan Phlu Market.

Yoga in Lumphini Park: You can join a hatha or vinyasa yoga class in Lumphini Park with a professional instructor and enjoy a peaceful morning with fresh air and natural sounds.

The area around Si Lom MRT Station is home to many famous spa centers, where you can enjoy professional Thai massage and spa treatments. Some of the best spas in the area:

• Lek Massage Saladaeng
• Let's Relax Bangkok Silom Edge
• Spa Botanica at the Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok

Public Transport Connections

In the area around Si Lom MRT Station, you can transfer to BTS Skytrain or get one of the Bangkok buses passing on Si Lom Road.

BTS Skytrain

Si Lom MRT Station is connected with the BTS Silom Line via the adjacent Sala Daeng BTS Station (use Exit 2).

Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Next to Patpong Night Market, you can board the Bangkok Hop-on Hop-off Bus that lets you see famous attractions at your own pace for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Public Bus

At the BTS Sala Daeng Exit 1 bus stop, you can board buses going north of the station, such as:

• 2-28 to Lumphini Park
• 3-52 to Hua Lamphong
• 4-35 to Khao San Road
• 4-68 to Khao San Road and Taling Chan
• 15 (4-2) to Khao San Road and Old Town
• 21E (4-7E) to Chulalongkorn University
• 76 (4-14) to Pratunam
• 77 (3-45) to Krung Thep Aphiwat
• 115 (1-45) to Siam Amazing Park
• 163 (4-55) to National Stadium
• 504 (1-18E) to Don Mueang and Rangsit
• 505 (2-24E) to Pakkret
• 514E (1-55E) to Min Buri

At the Silom Complex bus stop, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:

• 2-28 to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
• 3-31 to Mega Bangna
• 3-52 to Central Rama 3
• 4-35 to ICONSIAM
• 4-68 to Thanon Tok
• 15 (4-2) to Asiatique
• 21E (4-7E) to Wat Khu Sang
• 76 (4-14) to Thon Buri
• 77 (3-45) to Central Rama 3
• 115 (1-45) to Surasak Road
• 163 (4-55) to Bang Khae and Salaya
• 167 (4-26) to Terminal 21 Rama 3 and Thonburi
• 504 (1-18E) to Bang Rak
• 505 (2-24E) to Wongwian Yai
• 514E (1-55E) to Si Phraya Pier

Popular Destinations from Si Lom Station

Explore the ways to get from Si Lom MRT Station to the most popular Bangkok attractions, such as:

• Grand Palace
• Wat Arun
• ICONSIAM
• Chinatown
• Chatuchak Weekend Market
• Asiatique The Riverfront
• Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is an impressive complex of buildings that was an official residence of the Thai kings for 150 years. The complex also houses Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most important and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

To get from Si Lom Station to the Grand Palace, you need to take the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). Then at the adjacent Sathorn Pier, take a boat to Tha Chang Pier, which is the pier nearest to the entrance of the palace complex.

Another option is taking the MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai MRT Station (BL31), which is the station about 1 km away from the Grand Palace.

Wat Arun

Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. 

To get from Silom to Wat Arun, you need to take the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to get to Wat Arun Pier.

ICONSIAM

ICONSIAM shopping mall is a famous shopping complex with hundreds of high-end shops and restaurants and even an indoor floating market. It is also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.

To get from Si Lom MRT Station to ICONSIAM, you need to take the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Krung Thon Buri BTS Station (S7). There you can transfer to the Gold Line and travel for one stop to Charoen Nakhon Station (G2), which is connected to ICONSIAM.

Another option is dropping off at Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6) and taking the ICONSIAM shuttle boat or one of the public boats to ICONSIAM Pier. Taking the shuttle boat is the cheapest option for getting there, as it's cheaper than the Gold Line train.

Chinatown

Bangkok Chinatown, locally known as Yaowarat, is one of the oldest and most unique cultural areas of the city, full of colorful buildings and decorations as well as Chinese-style attractions, restaurants, and markets.

To get from Si Lom Station to Chinatown, you need to take the MRT Blue Line to Wat Mangkon MRT Station (BL29), which is the main station in Chinatown.

Another option is taking the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6) and transferring to one of the boats going from Sathorn Pier to Ratchawong Pier.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest weekend markets in the world, containing more than 15,000 stalls selling various goods for local prices. The market is very popular between Thais and tourists, attracting over 200,000 visitors each day on the weekends.

To get from Si Lom Station to Chatuchak, you need to take the MRT Blue Line to Chatuchak Park MRT Station (BL13).

Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, occupying a large complex of old warehouses on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the place where you can shop, dine, enjoy the views from Asiatique Sky or SkyFlyers, and visit dinosaurs of Jurassic World, or spend an evening watching the most popular ladyboy show in the city, Calypso Cabaret. It's also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.

To get from Si Lom Station to Asiatique, you need to take the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the free Asiatique shuttle boat (after 16:00), the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to Asiatique Pier.

Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Mahanakhon SkyWalk is one of the city’s premium attractions on the very top of King Power Mahanakhon, the second tallest building in Bangkok. The observation deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city.

To get from Si Lom Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, you need to take the BTS Silom Line from the adjacent Sala Daeng Station to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3).