Public transport in Bangkok: metro, bus, taxi, tuk-tuk, river boats. Transport in Bangkok

Chao Phraya means "Royal River" in Thai. And it really is like that - wide, deep, the real pride of the local residents:

Huge suspension bridges stretch across Chao Phraya; this bridge glows amazingly at night:

1.1. Boat options on Chao Phraya

There are many boats and ferries traveling along Chao Phraya, all boats can be divided into 4 types:

Express boats
Special tourist boats
Ferries plying between the banks of the river
Taxi boats

So how do you navigate them?

The map that is available at every Chao Phraya pier will help us with this:

All Chao Phraya piers are marked on the map. Next to the number of each pier there are multi-colored triangles that indicate which ferries stop at that pier. The map also shows the route of each ferry and the cost of the trip.

Express boats used by local residents, this is one of the cheapest types of river transport.

1.2. Express boat routes in Bangkok

Total there is 4 express boat routes(to find out which route a boat is taking, just look at the color of its flag; it’s the colors that differentiate the routes):

Boat without a flag stops at every pier. Cost - from 10 to 14 baht. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.45-7.30 and 16.00 - 16.30.
Orange flag. Route: Nonthaburi - Wat Rajsinkorn. Cost - 15 baht. Opening hours: Every day 6.00 - 19.00.
Yellow flag. Route: Nonthaburi - Wat Rajsinkorn, Rajburana-Nonthaburi. Cost - from 20 to 29 baht. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.15 - 8.20 and 16.00 - 20.00.
Green flag. Route: Pakkret - Sathorn. Cost - from 13 to 32 baht. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.10 - 8.10 and 16.05 - 18.05.

There is also a special tourist boat, it makes fewer stops, mainly near attractions. There is also a guide on this boat who will tell you in English about the route and attractions.

A one-way ticket for a tourist boat costs 40 baht. However, you can buy a ticket for 150 baht, which will allow you to make an unlimited number of trips during the day. Tourist boat marked blue flag, departs every 30 minutes from the Central Pier (Sathorn Pier).

Route diagram for express boats and tourist boats:

More detailed information can be found on the official website: http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com

The entrance to many piers is very beautifully decorated with bright greenery and flowers:

1.3. How to get to the other side of the river

In addition to tourist and express boats, ferries run between the shores of Chao Phraya, on which you can quickly cross to the other side.

Cost of crossing- only 3 baht. To check whether there is a crossing from a particular pier to the other side, you can use Google map; all water transport routes in Bangkok are marked there.

For example, to get from to, located on the other side, just take the ferry, pay 3 baht, and you will find yourself on the right side of the river:

View from the ferry to Chao Phraya on the way to Wat Arun:

In some places the river blooms so much that you can’t even see the water:

If you want an individual tour of Chao Phraya, you can rent taxi boat on any of the piers. True, this pleasure will not be cheap - from 1,500 baht.

You can also go on an evening tour of Chao Phraya on a special boat, where you will be offered a delicious dinner and live music. You can book a tour in advance or directly through this form:

Besides the Chao Phraya, Bangkok is crisscrossed by a network of water canals called Klongs, some of which can also be navigated on special boats.

Unfortunately, Google Maps has not yet learned how to build routes using klongs, however, figuring out the routes on your own is not at all difficult.

Official website of Klong transport: http://khlongsaensaep.com

On the map the piers are marked as follows:

Klong boats operate daily from 5.30 to 20.30, on weekends until 19.00.

2.1. Routes and pier names

There are a total of 2 lines in Bangkok along which boats go: Golden Mount Line And Nida Line. Moreover, in essence, this is one long route, one line ends and another begins.

The entire route and names of the piers:

The fare depends on the distance, from 10 to 20 baht.

When transferring to another line, in theory you don’t need to buy a new ticket, just show your existing one. At least that's what it says on the website. But when I rode this boat for the first time, I was asked to pay again, although I showed the ticket from the previous boat. Perhaps I just had the cheapest ticket, and I had to go almost to the end of the route, I don’t know. Tickets must be purchased directly inside the boat from the conductor.

The transfer takes place at the pier Pratunam.

2.2. Central Pier (for shopping and visiting Baiyoke Sky)

Pratunam Pier is located in the center of Bangkok - from here it is convenient to walk to, and:

To get into the boat, you need to bend over backwards and jump onto the rocking boat, while managing not to run over anyone.

Getting out of the boat is also not so easy:

Several boats met in a narrow klong of Bangkok:

This time we were lucky - there were almost no passengers. Inside the boat there are wooden benches, and on the sides there is an oilcloth that can be raised to protect yourself from the splashes.

On the right you can see a special handle that lifts the oilcloth; usually whoever is sitting next to him holds this handle:

2.3. Boat rules

As I already wrote, you need to buy a ticket directly from the conductor on the boat, telling him the place to which you are going to swim. So, there is absolutely no room for the conductor inside the boat, so in order to collect money, the conductor walks around the perimeter of the boat while it is moving, holding on to the rope and the roof on the outside of the boat (behind the oilcloth). So the work is not easy, it requires attentiveness and dexterity, as well as the ability to swim - just in case.

The views from the boat are very interesting, unfortunately, part of the way the view is blocked by an oilcloth, but you can still look behind it:

Sailing along the longues, you can see the real life of local residents - poor neighborhoods and skyscrapers. You get the feeling that you are immersed in history, this is where the spirit of antiquity has been very well preserved, this is exactly how they lived here 100 years ago, as if time had stood still:

3. Conclusions on the use of river transport in Bangkok

During peak hours, boats are simply irreplaceable! They don't get stuck in traffic jams, they move quickly. True, people use them very actively, so you still have time to jump into the boat.

By the way, when there were rallies in Bangkok and the center of Bangkok was blocked, buses went on completely different routes, and some places were simply impossible to get to, boats were a great help.

There are over 400 bus routes across Bangkok, spanning 8 main zones. The color of a bus in Bangkok indicates the zone through which its route is laid. Bus schedules in Bangkok can be obtained at airport information desks and in almost all hotels in the city. Payment for travel in Bangkok is accepted by the conductor directly on the bus.

Buses in Bangkok serving public routes are divided into two main categories: regular buses and luxury air-conditioned buses (their numbers begin with the number 5).

Prices for travel on a Bangkok bus with and without air conditioning differ by 2 or more times (1-2 $ versus 0.1-0.8 $). But, given the density of the city’s population (most people choose cheaper buses) and the constant tropical heat, the option with air conditioning is preferable.

Bangkok Metro

Three above-ground and one underground lines of the Bangkok metro are practically the only way to deal with endless traffic jams on the main routes of the city. The Bangkok Metro () is the least busy type of urban public transport, as most city residents consider daily travel too expensive.

Although there are no common passages between Bangkok's underground and overground metro stations (you need to leave one station and enter another), free minibuses and inexpensive tuk-tuks run between many of them.

Bangkok SkyTrain (BTS)

Bangkok photo - Bangkok BTS Skytrain station

You can take a look at the panorama of the “City of Angels” from above by taking a ride on the Bangkok Skytrain, which bears the poetic name “Heavenly Train”. The Skytrain route runs along 3 lines, covering the main areas of the city and Bangkok's main airport - Suvarnabhumi.

Bangkok Metro

The cost of a trip on the “Sky Train” is determined according to the “zonal” principle - depending on the distance to the destination ($0.5-1.3).

Skytrain tickets in Bangkok come in 4 types:

disposable (they are lowered into the turnstile upon exit, the limit of stay in the paid area is 2 hours)
one-day unlimited ($4)
reusable with a replenished amount spent during trips.
reusable with a fixed number of trips (from 20 to 40, valid for 30 days)

Bangkok Underground Metro (Mass Rapid Transit - MRT)

Bangkok photo - Bangkok underground metro station

So far, the only (3 more are under construction) Bangkok metro line connects 2 important railway junctions of the capital of Thailand: the northern station of Bang Sue with the main railway station of Hua Lumphong.

The cost of travel on the Bangkok metro consists of the price of the entrance ticket ($0.5) + $0.06 for each leg of the route (no more than $1.3). Subway tickets can be single or multiple with a fixed amount.

River transport in Bangkok

Although, with the development of the modern road system, the importance of the main transport artery of the past, the Chao Phraya River, has decreased, local residents continue to actively use it for transporting goods and as an alternative to the traffic-clogged roads of Bangkok. Down the river Chao Phraya motor boats, barges and floating restaurants with vacationers float in a continuous stream.

Bangkok photo - Water buses on Chao Phraya

The Chao Phraya River has a system of more than 30 piers (), which make up one of Bangkok's busiest and most accessible transport arteries.

Water trams (Chao Phraya Express Boat) running between these piers are one of the most unusual and cheap ($0.3-5) ways to see the sights of Bangkok while driving through the historical center.

Water buses in Bangkok operate on several routes, which are indicated by multi-colored flags above the boat (the most popular option is a “tourist boat” under a blue flag).

There is also a more exotic option - hiring a traditional “long boat” for a ride on the river, but this pleasure costs an average of $16 per hour and is suitable for small groups of tourists.

From the piers there are regular (every 10 minutes) ferries between the shores of Chao Phraya ($0.1).

Like any major metropolis in the world, there is a well-developed transport network. Everyone can choose one or another method of moving around the city, depending on their preferences and financial situation.

Intercity transport tickets

If you need to travel outside of Bangkok, there are bus stations, a railway station, Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. Tickets can also be purchased online. Use the form below.

Bangkok River Transport on Chao Phraya

Ferries travel along the Chao Phraya River and have designated stops. They provide easy access to the main attractions: , . The central pier from which ferries depart is located next to Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain Station. They go quite far along the river, but tourists usually do not go further - a popular place where there are many shops, tour desks and cheap accommodation.

All ferries run from 6 am to 7 pm. The fare depends on the distance and ranges from 10-32 baht. There are special ferries for tourists with an English-speaking guide. They go from the Central Pier to pier No. 13 (where Khaosan is located), then turn around and go in the opposite direction. Travel time one way is 25-27 minutes. Ticket price is 150 baht.

Water taxi

This Bangkok transport are motor boats designed for several people. Unlike ferries, which follow a specific route and make specific stops, boats can go anywhere and drop you off anywhere. They can also wait while you explore the attraction. The good thing about such a taxi is that you can use it to travel along the tributaries of the Chao Phraya River and see how the locals live away from the tourist trails. The trip costs around 800 baht. But this is the price for the whole boat and if there are, for example, 4 people, then each will cost 200.

Knock-knock taxi

This transport is a symbol of Bangkok, Many souvenir shops even sell small models dedicated to him.

A tuk-tuk is a modified motorcycle on three wheels. Accommodates no more than three people (adults) with suitcases. Their parking lots are located everywhere and many people use tuk-tuks as an exotic, like “well, how can you not be in Bangkok and try to ride this miracle.” The cost of the trip is discussed in advance. Bargaining is quite appropriate, albeit within reasonable limits. For a few kilometers they will charge you 15-20 baht, and to cross the whole of Bangkok you will need 200-300. The more people there are, the cheaper it is, because... The payment is made not for each passenger, but for the entire tuk-tuk. You can get to almost any point in the capital. Tuk-tuk parking lots are located near popular tourist spots - shopping malls, attractions, markets.

Moto taxi

This is the most the fastest of Bangkok's land transport, as due to its maneuverability you won't be stuck in traffic jams. Plus, he will take you to the place over the shortest distance - through all sorts of alleys and back streets.

The passenger sits in the back seat and the ride begins. Sometimes two people can fit, but driving this way is dangerous. In general, motorbike taxis are a rather traumatic form of transport - oops, they crashed at a turn. It is best avoided if possible, although it may be justified in cases of urgency and rush hour. The price of the trip depends on the distance and is not much different from the cost of a tuk-tuk - through the whole city they will charge you 200 Thai rubles. Taxi drivers with motorcycles are located at almost every intersection, near attractions and shopping centers in Bangkok.

This taxi with a meter. In our opinion, this is the best option for transport in Bangkok (with the exception of rush hours, when you have to sit in traffic jams). Taxis are foreign cars painted in different colors (a lot of pink and green). There is a “TAXI-METER” sign on the roof. The cabin is very comfortable, and the fare will be cheaper (according to the meter) than traveling in a tuk-tuk, blown by all the winds. In a taxi, the air temperature is adjusted by air conditioning to 21-23 degrees. This is very nice considering that outside the window +30…+35.

✑ Bangkok public transport

Before traveling to an unfamiliar country, you should collect enough information about a lot of important things for a tourist: from currency rates and places for exchanging them to the features of the transport system and the cost of travel to main destinations.

This information will be especially relevant for those who plan to travel independently, and not on a tourist bus. Transport in Bangkok is a special system that lives by its own laws and is subject to special rules.

Bangkok transport system

Since Bangkok is a large city, densely populated and almost always filled to capacity with tourists, the emergence of transport problems in it is inevitable. Traffic jams are considered the norm here, and standing for several hours in a taxi or bus in Bangkok is much easier than in Moscow.

Therefore, a competent approach to choosing the route, method and time of travel is necessary in order to avoid such difficulties.

✑ Traffic jams during rush hour on the central streets of Bangkok

Transport in Bangkok is, for the most part, highly organized, convenient and safe: the metro is ideal for quick trips of the classic tourist, river ferries allow you to admire the beauty of the city while traveling, and a unique local attraction - the tuk-tuk taxi - is worth taking a ride on at least once

Travel agencies focus the attention of travelers on the fact that seemingly hospitable and nice taxi drivers can either deliver you to your destination or take you to a supposed “cheap cafe” or “excellent tailor” in the middle of nowhere. Such walks can be not only unpleasant, but even dangerous for both the gullible tourist’s wallet and his health.

Bangkok Metro: above ground and underground

Two types are presented: classic underground - familiar to everyone, and above-ground, which looks more like the transport of the future.

✑ Bangkok Metro (MRT)

The underground metro (MRT) is just one line stretching from the north of the city to its center - it passes through residential areas. Thanks to its combination with the above-ground metro, this transport is quite popular among the local population. An underground ticket costs 15-42 baht.

✑ Sky Train is also convenient transport

SkyTrain has two lines and 25 metro stations, spacious air-conditioned carriages and high speed. Opening hours - from 6 am to 12 midnight - allow both tourists and city residents to move around without much effort and with maximum convenience. The interval between trains is so small (from 2 to 5 minutes) that even during rush hours there is no crush or crowd.

The fare is calculated depending on the number of stations that need to be passed: from 15 baht for one or two stations to 42 baht for a dozen stations. Locals usually purchase a pass for a certain number of trips, while a one-day ticket (130 baht) is more popular among tourists.

Special mention should be made of the Airport Rail Link, a metro that serves as a connection between the airport and the city center. Trains here travel on two lines:

The first, an express line (indicated in red on the diagram), connects the airport and Makkasan station, located in the city center. The trip lasts only 15 minutes, as there are no stops along the way. The cost of one ticket is 90 baht, which is quite affordable when traveling in small groups.

The second is urban (indicated in blue on the diagram). The train stops at small stations along the way, so the journey takes about half an hour, but costs half as much: only 45 baht. The final station of the line is Phaya Thai, where tourists have the opportunity to transfer to the classic city metro.

The Bangkok Metro is the best means of transportation for tourists.

Public bus in Bangkok

The cheapest, most common and most crowded form of transport in Bangkok is the public bus. Buses account for the lion's share of the city's passenger traffic, which affects the service, speed and comfort of travel. But those who want to understand the local population and become more familiar with the everyday life of an ordinary Thai should choose this type of transport.

✑ This is the cheapest form of public transport in Bangkok

The main problem that a tourist who chooses this type of transport is forced to face is the unimaginable number of routes. More than 300 destinations, most of which are indicated only in the local language, making it almost impossible to determine specific bus numbers.

It is impossible to find a suitable route by simply going to a stop: you should prepare for trips in advance, for example, by studying all suitable routes on the official website of the Bus Service Management.

Those who want to make their life easier can purchase a single travel pass for a certain amount at any large supermarket. Along with the pass, it is worth purchasing a route map to avoid problems with finding the optimal route.

Buses vary not only in terms of comfort, but also in fare.

Several types of cars ply around the city:

Budget white, red with white stripe and blue models operate without air conditioning, but cost only 6.5-7.5 baht per trip.

Cream and red buses are also not particularly comfortable, but they travel on express routes, so they cost 8.5 baht.

White-blue with green stripes and yellow-blue models are air-conditioned and cost between 11 and 19 baht.

Orange and yellow European bus models are more comfortable and modern, equipped with comfortable seats and air conditioning, but travel here will cost 12-23 baht.

The most convenient and fastest type remains red or pink and white minibuses, in which you can only sit. The fare for them is 25 baht.

Tourists traveling by bus need to remember not only the route number, but also the color and type of bus. Also, you should not expect that the driver will stop the car at the stop you need: getting off the bus occurs at the request of the passenger, as well as boarding it at the stop.

Transport for tourists: tuk-tuk, taxi, motorcycle taxi

is a special culture of moving around the city. The uniqueness lies in the presence of three types of such transport, each of which has its own characteristics.

A classic taxi is an inexpensive and rational way to travel. Tourists should choose official companies that produce yellow-green or red-blue cars with the inscription “Taxi-Meter” on the line: such a car is guaranteed to be equipped with a meter, which will protect the passenger from overpaying.

✑ A type of taxi in Bangkok

A trip around the city, depending on the distance, will cost 250-450 baht, to Suvarnabhumi International Airport - 600 baht.

You should not look for a taxi at the parking lot, since the drivers waiting there often charge too high a fee. It is only safe to vote on the streets if you get into a vehicle owned by a delivery company.

Tuk-tuk is the national Thai taxi, which looks like a motorcycle with a cart attached to it, which can accommodate no more than 3 passengers. Among the obvious advantages of such transport, in addition to its exoticism, is mobility: a nimble motorcycle is able to travel where a large bus cannot turn around.

✑ Knock Knock or Sam Lo

Among the obvious disadvantages, we should highlight: the need to breathe in the aromas of the road and exhaust fumes, the high cost of the trip (often one trip costs at least 300 baht), as well as the unpleasant entrepreneurial spirit of drivers who solve their problems or visit relatives along the way.

A motorcycle taxi is a vehicle for risky, desperate tourists who need quick delivery to their destination. The cost of the trip depends on the distance, complexity of the route and the impudence of the driver: the starting price is from 100 baht.

Tourists should definitely require a helmet, which will not only provide protection in case of an accident, but will also help avoid a fine - almost 400 baht.

✑ Cheap, but not safe way to travel in Thai traffic jams

River transport

Traveling along the river is convenient either for those who live near the canals or for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the city from an unusual angle. Ferries, river taxis, express boats and tail boats ply along the river: each type of transport operates on its own route, but all deserve attention.

Classic long-tail boats - longtails - are most popular among tourists. A trip on such a boat becomes not just a way to get from point A to point B, but an exciting journey around the country, getting to know the life and character of the local population.

The cost of riding such a boat is about 400-500 baht per hour.

For more pragmatic trips, you should choose the ships of the Chao Phraya River Express company. Express boats of this company operate only on weekdays from 6 am to 7 pm, but tickets cost a budget of 10-30 baht - depending on the route, type of boat and time of day. These boats are used as a traditional means of transportation, intended not so much for tourists, but for the natives of Bangkok.

But the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat company is a tourist river transport operating along the usual route for travelers: Sathon Pierre - Banglamphu Pierre, with stops in the most remarkable places (Chinatown, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Royal Palace).

A trip on such a boat will cost 40 baht one way, and the price includes the services of a guide who conducts excursions while driving.

Trains and intercity buses in the region

It is the most popular: from one of the three Bangkok stations (Mo Chit, Ekkamai and Sai Thai) you can go to any province of the country.

At the same time, you should be extremely careful when choosing the type of bus, of which there are three in the country:

Orange state buses are considered the most affordable, but slow and uncomfortable. They are used mostly by the local population, so they have a special specificity.

Blue government buses are equipped with air conditioning and comfortable seats. They ply between large cities, without making stops at each village, which guarantees a significant change in the contingent in comparison with the first type.

VIP buses are the most spacious and comfortable, equipped with air conditioning and toilets. Such models provide communication between Bangkok and Phuket, and the cost of travel in them is charged for each kilometer of travel: on average, about 1 baht.

For the most active and restless tourists, Thailand has organized an extensive network that connects Bangkok with other provinces. The main train station in Bangkok is Hua Lamphong, located on Rama IV Road.

✑ Train heading from southern Thailand to Bangkok

Most of the long-distance trains: to the North, East, Northeast and South, go from this station. Ticket prices depend on the travel distance and carriage class.

This is a metropolis with a population of more than 10 million people, which means the transport problem here is as important as in other megacities of the world. In Bangkok, without special training, at first it is very difficult to figure out how and what to get to the desired point. It seems that there is no system and everything is confused, but it only seems that way. This article is intended to understand the transport topic in Bangkok.

First of all, Bangkok is the country's largest transport hub, where all types of transport intersect, including sea transport.

Taxi

Residents of Russia are accustomed to the fact that a taxi in Moscow costs exorbitant sums, and this knowledge is often transferred to other countries. Bangkok is an exception to this rule and taxis here are very cheap by Russian standards. The average bill for a trip to Bangkok is 100-150 baht. (100-150 rubles) Bangkok taxi is an important transport component of this city.

To avoid stuck in traffic jams (which is also paid separately according to the established tariff), the taxi driver will offer you to use toll roads. Agree, it will cost you less in the long run.

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Metro

It is well known that the metro is the fastest and cheapest way to travel around the city. For a long time it was believed that it was impossible to build an underground metro in Bangkok, because... Parts of Bangkok are below sea level.

The metro in Bangkok cannot be perceived as the main means of transport, because... So far it is very modest in scale. Therefore, in order to get to many of Bangkok's attractions, you need to use at least 2 modes of transport.

Currently, one underground line (blue or MRT), two elevated lines (BTS) and a metro line connecting the center with the airport have been built. Unfortunately, tickets purchased for use on BTS are not valid on MRT and vice versa.

MRT

Construction of the first stage began in 1996. Due to financial difficulties, there were numerous construction delays. Ultimately, the metro line was opened in July 2004 in the presence of the King and Queen. Passengers filled all the carriages within 30 minutes!

The MRT (pronounced M-ER-T) is state-of-the-art and safe. The tracks are surrounded by a glass wall to prevent anyone from accidentally falling under the train. There was no crush like in the Moscow metro.

The fare depends on the distance; when purchasing a ticket, you need to find out the fare price from the table. The rules of use are the same as in BTS, only to pass through the turnstile, you need to attach not a card, but a token. At the end of the trip, the token must be placed in the turnstile at the exit of the metro.

The sequence of your steps is numbered, it’s difficult to get confused.

On this table we are at Hua Lamphong station and the fare to the final station is 40 baht.

BTS

The Skytrain, known as the Sky Train or BTS, opened much earlier, in 1999, and currently has two lines: Sukhumvit and Silom. In 2010, a line was opened from Suwannabhum Airport to the center of Bangkok.

Using the BTS Skytrain is very easy. Your task is to go up the steps and find a machine that sells tickets. You have several options, buy a one-day pass with unlimited trips for 120 baht or buy a single ticket, the cost of which varies depending on the distance of the trip. The travel distance is very easy to determine:

On the left of the diagram, select the station you need (the yellow circle in our case is the transfer station) the cost is written in the circle. In the blue "Select Fare" panel, click the button with the selected fare, throw coins and get a ticket. The machine only accepts 5 and 10 baht coins. But there are machines that accept bills and give change.

Tickets must be kept until the end of the trip, because... You will need them when exiting the metro. The BTS subway operates from 6:00 to 00:00.

Click on the map for a high-resolution view.

Water transport

Bangkok is often referred to as the "Venice of the East" for its many canals. Canals always served as transport arteries for the city until they were replaced by roads. But until now, traveling by water remains a very popular mode of transport, which, moreover, does not know what traffic jams are. From a tourist’s point of view, it is also an exotic type of transport. Boats ply the Chao Phraya River and narrower canals. The fare is 15 baht. Tickets are sold right on the boat; a conductor walks around, like on a bus, and sells tickets. See the Maps section for the river communication diagram.

Ground transportation

Ground transport includes buses, tuk-tuks, and motorbikes. The most important thing you should remember is that Bangkok has a very developed transport system. Before you take a taxi or a motorbike, go up to a Thai guy at any stop who looks like a nerd, he probably speaks English, point your finger at the map and ask which bus goes to the place you need.

Buses

Buses they go along routes and this is a very slow mode of transport, because... I often have to sit in traffic jams. Buses are divided into several categories, but essentially they can be divided into two main categories - air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned. The fare varies from 8 to 20 baht.

To find the desired route number, you can use a special form on the official website of the Bangkok bus service, or buy a Bangkok bus map. The card is sold in 7Eleven stores and bookstores and costs about 100 baht.

Knock Knock

Knock Knock This is a three-wheeled vehicle, which is convenient if you are 3-4 people. As a rule, you don’t have to look for a tuk-tuk; it will definitely find you. If you have chosen a tuk-tuk as your vehicle. then agree on the price in advance and refuse all offers to “stop by a good place.” For example. near Khao San Street or the Royal Palace, tuktukers are eager to take you to some store.

Motobike taxi

Motobike- this is the most convenient and maneuverable type of vehicle that can and should be used for short distances. You won’t confuse these guys in multi-colored vests with anyone else. Motorbikers usually do not travel far and work within a few blocks. A very maneuverable and fast vehicle for fearless people with strong nerves. For many motorbikers, traffic rules simply do not exist; traffic safety is an unknown concept for them, but it’s worth trying at least once!

Bangkok bus stations

There are three large bus terminals in Bangkok that will take you anywhere in Thailand. Buying tickets for any of the buses is quite easy, even if you don't speak Thai or English. Directions are almost always duplicated in English, the price and departure time are indicated.

There is one nuance that concerns the transport system of Thailand as a whole. Thailand has a large number of large, small, local, and state-owned transport companies. As a rule, they can all be located at the same bus station, or for example, the office of the company where they sell tickets can be located across the street from the bus station. If there are no tickets in one window, then you just need to walk to another ticket office or look around. You should not be interested in the availability of a bus and the availability of seats at the “helpers” who meet you and almost carry you in their arms to the ticket office they need. These are the agents who fight for the client. The last thing you can expect from him is information about a bus from a competing company.

Northern Bus Station - Mo Chit

Bangkok's largest bus station at Mo Chit serves as the starting point for routes to the north and northeast of Thailand. From this bus station there are buses to the Isan region, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai. The Mo Chit bus station can be reached by BTS, the Mo Chit station of the same name, there is also a metro station at Chatuchak Park, but both stations are another 15-20 minute walk from the bus station. Taxi drivers will be waiting for you at the exit of the metro station. There are also a few buses that go to Pattaya and other east coast cities from Mo Chit, but most of these destinations depart from Ekamai.

Eastern Bus Station - Ekamai

Buses to east coast cities including Pattaya and Rayong depart from Ekamai Bus Terminal, which is conveniently located next to Ekamai BTS Station.

Southern Bus Station - Sai Tai Taling Chan

Buses to southern Thailand, including Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi, depart from the South Bus Terminal also known as Sai Tai, which is on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. This bus station is also used when traveling to the West of Thailand, to the province of Kanchanaburi. The South Bus Terminal moved to a new location in 2007 with more modern facilities, but it is still a challenge to get there by public transport if you are not familiar with the local bus system in Bangkok. The most convenient option for most tourists will be to use a taxi. From Mo Chit bus station to Sai Thai South Station, bus No. 170 costs 19 baht. Departures several times per hour. Located on the square where city buses depart.

Another way to get to South Station is from the city center. From BTS Victory Monument Station, take the pale orange air-conditioned bus No. 515 (17 baht). Say "Sai Tai" to the ticket attendant.

There are several information desks at the bus station.

Public Transport Center at Bangkok Airport

In addition to the three main bus terminals listed above, there is a small bus terminal at Suwannabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Buses from this station go to most areas of Bangkok, including the main bus terminals above. To get to the Suwannabhumi Transport Center, on the ground floor you need to ask for "Shuttle Bus Free". This is a free shuttle bus from the main airport building to the bus terminal. Directly from the airport there are direct and very convenient flights to Koh Chang and Pattaya. Tickets are sold on the ground floor, near the cafe.

Railway stations

Rail service in Thailand is not as popular as in Russia, but it is still present

Hualamphong Train Station.

Hualamphong Train Station is the most important and largest hub station of Thailand's railway system. Hualamphong Railway Station was built during the reign of King Rama VI. Surprisingly, at the request of the Thai resistance movement during World War II, the station was spared the bombing of the Allied forces.

Tickets for trains on this or the next day can be purchased at the ticket offices under large screens. The Advance Booking Office is located to the right of the platform, open from 8:00 to 16:00, with an electronic queue. Alternatively, you can book an e-ticket. The price is the same, however, the reserve quota for electronic booking is limited and there are only first and second class in air-conditioned sleepers.

http://www.thairailticket.com - site for booking tickets.
http://www.railway.co.th/ - train schedule.

Right next to the entrance from the main facade of the building there is a real Tourist Information, where you can be advised on transport issues. The girl behind the counter wrote on a piece of paper a very detailed itinerary and a cover letter for the bus drivers and conductors. Otherwise, there are many false information desks, which are essentially travel agencies.

How to get to Hualamphong Train Station?

The easiest way to get to Hualamphong is to take the MRT to Hualamphong Station. There are buses from all three main stations in Bangkok to and from Hual Lamphong train station.

Hua Lumpong Railway Station

Thonburi railway station

Thonburi railway station, formerly known as "Bangkok Noi Station", is located on the western side of the Chao Phraya River. This is the final stop for the train, which departs twice daily, at 07:50 and 12:55, for Kanchanaburi (via Nakhon Pathom). If you are planning to visit the so-called “Death Railway” on your own and organize an excursion to the River Kwai on your own, then you are better off taking the tourist train to the final station of Nam Tok (Nam Tok - waterfall), which departs from Hual Lamphong Railway Station.

A major railway station is Don Muang station, which is located next to Don Muang Airport. Any train heading north from Hual Lamphong Railway Station passes through Don Mueang Station.

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