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THAILAND: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link opens
The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link opened for commercial operations on 23 August 2010 after a series of delays. The 28km rail link connects commuters between the airport and the City Air Terminal at Makkasan Station in Bangkok city centre.
It operates daily from 06.00 to 24.00 hrs with two train systems.
The Airport Rail Link (SA EXPRESS LINE)
- The link will only depart from Makkasan Station and end at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Departure from the station every 30 minutes
- Ticket price is THB 100 per way / per person and the price will rise to THB 150 from 1 January 2011.
The Airport Rail Link (SA CITY LINE)
- The link will cover the following stations along its route: Rajprarop Station – Makkasan Station – Ramkhamhaeng Station – Huamark Station – Ban Tubchang Station – Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Departure from the station every 15 minutes
- Ticket price is THB 15 per way / per person and the price will rise to THB 45 from 1 January 2011. Flight and luggage check-in services will be available soon.
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