From BKK to Silom / Sathorn
For Silom and Sathorn, ride the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai and change to the BTS Silom line at Siam, or leave the ARL at Makkasan for the MRT to Si Lom and Lumphini. A metered taxi runs about 340–460 THB.
Suvarnabhumi to Silom / Sathorn at a glance
| Option | Cost (THB) | Time | Changes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Rail Link + BTS/MRT | 50–100 | 45–55 min | 1–2 | Reliable timing at rush hour |
| Taxi / Grab | 340–460 | 45–70 min | 0 | Hotels off the rail lines |
| Public bus | under 50 | 80–100 min | 0–1 | Cheapest into the CBD |
| Private transfer | Fixed quote | 50–65 min | 0 | Comfort and a fixed price |
By rail: two ways in
The simplest rail route is the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, then the BTS to Siam and a change onto the Silom line for Sala Daeng — the stop for Silom Road and Patpong.
Alternatively, leave the ARL at Makkasan, walk to MRT Phetchaburi and take the MRT Blue line to Si Lom or Lumphini, which is closer to the Sathorn business towers.
By taxi or Grab
A metered taxi from the Level 1 desk is about 340–460 THB including the 50 THB surcharge and tolls. Silom is on the far side of the city centre from the airport, so allow extra time in the evening peak.
About Silom and Sathorn
Silom and neighbouring Sathorn are Bangkok's central business district by day and one of its liveliest quarters by night. Office towers, banks and the green lung of Lumphini Park sit alongside the Patpong night market and the bars off Silom's side sois.
The area is served by both rail systems — the BTS Silom line and the MRT Blue line cross here — so once you are in, getting around is easy. Weekday mornings are busy with commuters; weekends are quieter and good for the park and the riverside temples nearby.
Going the other way: Silom and Sathorn to the airport
Silom is the one district here with two genuinely different rail routes out, and they are not equal when you are carrying bags. The simple one: BTS Silom line to Siam, cross the platform to the Sukhumvit line, ride to Phaya Thai and drop to the Airport Rail Link. The other: MRT from Si Lom or Lumphini to Phetchaburi, then the walkway to Makkasan and the ARL from there.
Makkasan saves you the Siam interchange, but the Phetchaburi–Makkasan connection is a walk with your luggage, not a cross-platform change — worth knowing before you pick it at rush hour with a heavy case. Whichever you take, the question that decides whether you make the flight is when you leave, not which line you ride: see when to leave Bangkok for your flight.
Suvarnabhumi to Silom — FAQ
- What is the best station for Silom?
- Sala Daeng on the BTS Silom line, or Si Lom on the MRT — they sit at opposite ends of Silom Road and interchange with each other.
- How long does the taxi take to Silom?
- Around 45–70 minutes depending on traffic; the expressway helps but the last stretch through the CBD can be slow.
- Can I reach Sathorn by train?
- Yes — Chong Nonsi (BTS) and Lumphini (MRT) are both walkable into the Sathorn area.
Fares and times are indicative · last checked 27 July 2026