13 of the best · Bangkok, Thailand
Getting to and Around Bangkok
The two airports and the Airport Rail Link, the BTS and MRT, the river boats, the new central station, and the entry rules.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bangkok.
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Bangkok’s main airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Bangkok’s main international airport, linked to the city by the Airport Rail Link.
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Up and down the river
Chao Phraya Express Boat
Express boats along the Chao Phraya, calling at the piers for the sights.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Flights & airports 3
Arriving in Bangkok.
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Phuket, Samui, Krabi and Trat
Domestic flights to the islands
Flights from Bangkok to the island airports.
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Bangkok’s second airport
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Bangkok’s second airport, used by many domestic and regional flights.
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Bangkok’s main airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Bangkok’s main international airport, linked to the city by the Airport Rail Link.
Trains & stations 3
Airport link and long-distance trains.
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Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai
Airport Rail Link
The train from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city, meeting the BTS at Phaya Thai and the MRT at Makkasan.
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The old central station
Hua Lamphong (Bangkok Railway Station)
The old central station of 1916, now used by some ordinary and eastern-line trains.
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Long-distance trains
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
Bangkok’s main station for long-distance trains, at Bang Sue.
10 Kamphaeng Phet Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900Explore View on map
Around the city 6
Skytrain, metro, boats and entry.
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Up and down the river
Chao Phraya Express Boat
Express boats along the Chao Phraya, calling at the piers for the sights.
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30 days since 15 Sep 2026
Entry: the 30-day visa exemption and TDAC
Visa-exempt visitors now get 30 days, and every passenger must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.
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Underground loop and north line
MRT Blue and Purple Lines
The underground Blue Line loop, through the old city, Chinatown and Sukhumvit, and the Purple Line to the north.
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Suburban monorails
MRT Yellow and Pink Lines
Two monorails serving the suburbs east and north of the centre.
Ferries to the islands 1
The Gulf islands.
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Samui, Phangan and Tao
Ferries to the Gulf islands
Ferries and catamarans to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
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