Want to know exactly how to get from Bangkok Airport (BKK) to Khao San Road?
There are several options to get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Khaosan Road. Your budget and also your time of landing (during the day or night) will be a determining factor as to which options are best for you.
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Taxis and private transfers are a convenient option as you’ll find them both during the day and at night. Most travelers and backpackers arriving during the day prefer taking the bus because it’s cheap and has frequent departures.
Khao San road is a famous street in Bangkok known for budget accommodation, vibrant night life, street food and a popular area with backpackers and travelers of all ages.
If you’re ready to plan your trip from Bangkok airport to Khaosan road and want the fastest and most hassle free option to get to your hotel after a long tiring flight, then that would be to →book a private transfer and avoid waiting in line for the taxi.
How far is Suvarnabhumi Airport from Khaosan Road?
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Khaosan Road is 33km.
The journey takes between 45 minutes and 90 minutes. Travel time will depend on time of day mostly due to traffic situation.
Between 7:30am – 9:30am and 4:30pm – 6:30pm is rush hour. Traveling during these times may result in delays.
BANGKOK AIRPORT TO KHAOSAN ROAD – CHEAPEST OPTIONS
S1 Airport Shuttle
The cheapest way from Bangkok airport to Khaosan road is by shuttle bus.
The S1 shuttle bus is a cost effective way to make the journey from Bangkok Airport to Khaosan road. With a fixed fare of 60THB, bus departures every 30 minutes, and a trip duration of around 1 hour, the S1 shuttle bus is cheap and convenient.
The S1 shuttle bus route does not pass through Khaosan road. Instead the nearest stop is about a 10 minute walk away.
- Cost: 60THB ($1.70)
- Duration: 1 hour – 1 hour 30 minutes
- Where: Airport level 1 near entrance 7
- Schedule: Every 30 minutes
- Operation: 6:00am – 8:00pm
- Tickets: buy onboard in cash – use smaller notes, large notes, 500THB, 1000THB may not be accepted.
Khaosan Accommodation
While Khaosan road is a party street popular with backpackers, the surrounding areas are charming and old neighborhoods that deliver an authentic Thai atmosphere. Below are the best places to stay where you will experience authentic Thai charm while still being close enough to this often noisy and chaotic street.
Best places to stay near Khaosan ⤵
| Category | Name | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | →Zee Thai Hostel | $15 | 8.7/10 |
| – | →Vali Villa Bangkok | $35 | 8.5/10 |
| Mid-Range | →Lamphu Tree House Boutique | $40 | 8.7/10 |
| – | →Chillax Resort | $49 | 8.6/10 |
| High-End | →DE Phanakron Boutique | $69 | 9.7/10 |
| – | →Riva Surya Bangkok Hotel | $70 | 9.0/10 |
If you want something directly in Khaosan Road check out →Khaosan Palace →The Mulberry or →Dang Derm
Airport Rail link + Tuk-Tuk
Although Bangkok’s airport rail link does not go to Khaosan road, it can be a relatively fast and economical way to reach Bangkok City Centre. You can take the rail link directly from Bangkok airport to Phaya Thai Station (the last stop on the line).
Next take a taxi. Or a tuk-tuk – welcome to Thailand!
The last stop is still around 5km from Khaosan road. From here you can either take a taxi or tuk-tuk. Under normal traffic conditions, a taxi will cost around 60THB ($1.50): if the taxi driver gives you a fixed price, ask him to use the meter, it’s always cheaper this way.
A tuk-tuk driver will probably ask for double or even more. Tuk-Tuks don’t have meters.
Taxi too expensive? Take the bus.
You can also take the bus from Phaya Thai Station to Khaosan road.
The bus No.59 to Khaosan road costs 16THB ($0.45). The bus stop is next to ‘Century the Movie Plaza’ about 700m from Phaya Thai Station Exit. Stop near the Democracy Monument or ask the driver to stop you close to Khaosan road.
- Rail link ฿45 ($1.27)
- Taxi/Tuk-tuk-฿100 ($2.83)
- Bus ฿16 (€0.45)
- Total trip Duration: 45 minutes – 90 minutes
- Where: entrance to rail link is on level 1 at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Operation: 6:00am – Midnight
- Rail link tickets: buy from automatic booth
Bangkok Airport to Khaosan Road – Most Convenient
Taxis
Taxis are a convenient way to get from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khaosan road. You’ll find taxis at any time of day or night.
If you arrive in Bangkok in the middle of the night, buses and the airport rail link won’t be operating. So in that case a taxi may be your only option to get to Khaosan road or anywhere else in Bangkok City centre.
- Cost: 500THB – 700THB ($15 – $21)
- Duration: 30 minutes – 1 hour
- Where: level 1 near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8
- Operation: all day and night
Private Transfers
Nobody wants to wait in line for a taxi after a flight, waiting for luggage and dealing with the crowds at customs. With a private transfer you’ll have a driver waiting for you at the arrivals. The instant you walk out, you’ll be on your way to the comfort of your hotel.
Private transfers offer a hassle-free experience. You can book a transfer from Bangkok international airport to Khaosan road in advance and a driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your destination.
The advantage of a private transfer over a taxi is that the moment you walk out of the arrivals, your driver will meet you and take you directly to your destination. This removes the stress of locating the taxi stand and queuing for your turn when all you want is to relax after a long tiring flight.
Private transfers are a reliable solution if you arrive in the middle of the night and need to get from Bangkok airport to Khaosan road. This option also works out quite cheap if splitting costs with a partner or a group.
- Cost: $25 – $30
- Duration: 45 minutes – 90 minutes
- Where: driver meets you at arrival exit
- Operation: all day and night
- How: click here to book your private transfer
Dive into Bangkok culture after dark
Discover Bangkok’s enchanting nightlife on a tuk-tuk tour. Glide through the city’s illuminated streets, marvel at ancient temples and modern skyscrapers, and explore bustling markets and palaces. Indulge in street food delights as your local guide unveils the city’s secrets. →book it here
KHAOSAN ROAD
Khaosan road is a melting pot famous with tourists visiting Bangkok and wanting to know why this relatively short road (400m) is famous.
Although known as a hub for young backpackers, Khaosan road offers something for everyone. From bars, pubs, mini clubs thumping trashy music, and quieter restaurants, cafes and also higher end places to stay. Obviously there are also many backpacker hostels too.
If you arrive during the day, Khaosan road seems like any other hectic City street (apart from all the pub, bar, booze, hotels and cafe signs)
But come night time, the street is closed to traffic and turns into a bright, vibrant confusion of lights, colorful tables and chairs lined near the side walk, all sorts of street vendors, the fizzle and clitty clak of tools hitting against woks preparing pad thais and loads of other things that will immerse you and give an idea of what awaits you on your Thailand adventure.
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