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Travel Inside Bangkok

BTS Sky Train | BTS Route Map | Type of Tickets | Ticket Usage | Ticket Usage

Free Shuttle Bus Service | Fare Basis | Sites - Monuments - Shopping Centers at The Sky train

Public buses are plentiful and cheap, with 3.50 Baht minimum and 5 Baht maximum fares to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok- Air- conditioned buses within Bangkok have minimum and maximum fares of 6 and 16 Baht respectively. Red and grey Micro-Buses, also air conditioned, cost 20 Baht for single journey. A Bus Route Map is available at most hotels, bookshops and the TAT head office for 35 Baht.

Taxis and Tux Tuxs

Hotel taxis have fixed tariffs. Taxis cruising the streets of Bangkok, and designated "taximeters" charge 35 Baht for the first 3 kilometres and approximately 5 Baht for every kilometre thereafter. Tuk-Tuk or three wheel taxis are quite popular among the tourists for short journeys inside Bangkok. Fares range from a minimum of 30 Baht to a maximum of 150 Baht. Fares must be bargained for.

Rriver Taxis

There are many boats plying the Chao Phraya River. Some criss-cross between landings on opposite banks while the Chao Phraya Express boats travel upstream and downstream within the metropolis. Fares range between 5 and 15 Baht.

Sky Train

As promised the BTS Skytrain service was launched on 5th December 1999, to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the King of Thailand.

BTS SKY TRAIN

The BTS Skytrain is the safest, most comfortable and convenient way to get around Bangkok. In service since December 5, 1999, it has transformed the face of public transportation in the Thai capital, for the first time offering both residents and visitors a comfortable ride through central Bangkok - lifting commuters above the chronic congestion, noise and pollution of the streets below.

Our modern electrified trains transport Bangkok's commuters in wide air-conditioned cars, saving them time with quick, reliable service. The BTS SkyTrain's high-capacity operating system ensures almost no breakdowns and a virtual 100% punctuality. Each train can carry over 1,000 passengers while a similar number of people would use 800 cars, making the BTS Skytrain the most environmentally friendly mass transit system in Thailand.

Currently there are two routes, the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line. They cover much of the central city and its many commercial, residential and tourist areas, with extensions planned to outlying areas. The trains run daily between 6:00 am and 12:00 midnight with frequent service throughout the day, increased during rush hours. The fare is based on the distance traveled.

BTS ROUTE MAP

TYPE OF TICKETS

1) Single-Journey Ticket
- Fare varies with destination, between 10-40 Baht
- Good for a single one-way trip only.
- This ticket will be kept at the exit gate.

2) Sky Card / Stored Value Ticket
- Minimum of 200 Baht (plus 30 Baht refundable deposit) at the first purchase.
- Valid for 2 years.
- The ticket is refillable.

3) 30-Day Pass
1. Suitable for multiple-trip journeys
2. Must be used within 30 days of issue

TICKET USAGE

1.) Purchase a ticket from the Ticket Issuing Machine or ticket office.
2.) To enter the the skytrain system, insert the ticket into the entry gate and be sure to hold on to it - you will need it to exit.
3) To exit, insert the ticket into the exit gate. The Single - Journey Ticket will be taken; the Stored-Value Ticket will be returned to commuters for future rides.

SITES - MONUMENTS - SHOPPING CENTERS AT THE SKYTRAIN

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

The free Shuttle Bus service conveniently provides connections between selected BTS stations and surrounding areas, saving commuters travel time and expense. Free coupons for the bus can be obtained at the BTS Station Ticket Office with a purchase of a 30-day Adult Pass, Student Pass or a Sky Card with a value of at least 200 Baht. Passengers who purchase a Single Journey Ticket at the Automatic Ticket Machine can obtain 2 free coupons upon request at the BTS Station Ticket Office.

Using the Shuttle Bus

1. Have your coupon ready before boarding the bus. Please check the expiration date to make sure your coupon is valid.
2. Please wait in line at the designated bus stop and be sure to let the exiting passengers off before you board.
3. Present your coupon to the driver upon boarding the bus.
4. The bus will stop only at the designated bus stops. If you are waiting at one of the designated stops and see a bus approach, please raise your hand to signal the bus to stop.
5. Please step to the rear inside the bus and do not block the walkway.
6. Kindly offer your seat to women, children and the elderly.

FARE BASIS

To use: Find your starting point station in the 'From' column and see where it intersects with the 'To' station you want to go. That number is the fare.