Best route to airport

[anakot]

Is via Bangna the best route to go to airport from Lumphini? Does it depend on time of day etc? What is usual metre fare?

Bang Na via On Nuit can be the best way.

You can use the following bus services. Please note that the aiport bus is usually the fastest link. More details at any hotel reception:

Bus

The airport operates 4 airport express bus routes to downtown Bangkok. The buses are air-conditioned with ample luggage space. The fare is 150 baht for the entire route. Passengers can get on the bus on the first floor of the terminal. The four routes are as follows:

AE1 Suvarnabhumi-Silom Rd. (by expressway)
AE2 Suvarnabhumi-Khao San Rd.(by expressway)
AE3 Suvarnabhumi-Central World via Sukhumvit Rd.
AE4 Suvarnabhumi-Hua Lamphong (central Bangkok Railway Station) via Victory Monument(by expressway)

Additionally, 12 city bus routes operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) serve the airport's dedicated bus terminal. City buses offer a cheaper alternative of Bt35 flat fare, compared with the airport express bus, but passengers must take a shuttle bus to the public transportation center's bus terminal before they can board the bus. The 12 routes are as follows:

549 Suvarnabhumi-Minburi-Bangkapi via Seri Thai Rd.
550 Suvarnabhumi-Happy Land
551 Suvarnabhumi-Victory Monument (by expressway)
552 Suvarnabhumi-Khlong Toei (Customs Dept.) via Onnut BTS station
552A Suvarnabhumi-Samut Prakarn (Praeksa Garage)
553 Suvarnabhumi-Samut Prakarn (Crocodile Farm Garage)
554 Suvarnabhumi-Rangsit via Don Mueang and Ram Indra Rd. (by expressway)
555 Suvarnabhumi-Rangsit via Don Mueang and Central Plaza LadPhrao (by expressway)
556 Suvarnabhumi-Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal via Democracy Monument and Khaosan Rd.(by expressway) [Out of Service]
557 Suvarnabhumi-Wong Wian Yai (The Great Circle) [Out of Service]
558 Suvarnabhumi-Central Plaza Rama II
559 Suvarnabhumi-Future Park Rangsit via Dream World (by expressway)

[jinks]

The BEST way.....

http://www.imagelimo.com/

The BEST way.....

http://www.imagelimo.com/

... or any taxi, for around 250 TBT.

[atri1666]

First time i was looking the pricelist of "Imagelimo" - good joke for sunday afternoon. Do they have still really all cups in the closet? 1500 Baht from bangkok city to the airport and going from airport to pattaya starting at 2600 baht.

[Smiles]

Agree, Image prices are ridiculous.

If in Bangkok. Got only carry on (some do) or travelling very light: Sky Train to On Nut (end-of-line) >> taxi to Airport
With big bag(s) from anywhere in Bangkok >> hop a taxi to airport, sit back & enjoy the ride (someone above mentioned 250 baht. Even that seems a bit high, but it's 5 times less than Image)

Cheers ...

Agree, Image prices are ridiculousThat depends what price you put on your life. Out of choice I'd prefer a limo with a trained driver and, more importantly, seat belts than a Bangkok taxi. Statistically you're more likely to die in a road accident on the way to or from an airport than in an airplane crash. I'd like to cut down even on those odds. And I'd rather cross the road in Bangkok in front of a fleet of taxis than buses or private cars. Most of them will stop on the off chance that you really want to hire one of them, and walking out in front of them is just a personal eccentricity

Agree, Image prices are ridiculousThat depends what price you put on your life. Out of choice I'd prefer a limo with a trained driver and, more importantly, seat belts than a Bangkok taxi. Statistically you're more likely to die in a road accident on the way to or from an airport than in an airplane crash. I'd like to cut down even on those odds. And I'd rather cross the road in Bangkok in front of a fleet of taxis than buses or private cars. Most of them will stop on the off chance that you really want to hire one of them, and walking out in front of them is just a personal eccentricity

The new metered taxis in Bangkok are absolutely up-to-date. Since the life time of taxi meter has been limited, the fleet has improved a lot. There is no need to use an old banger. If there are any doubts about the vehicle, just wave the taxi away and wait for the next one. No problem.

I have used taxi meter extensively during my working period in Bangkok and still relay a lot on taxi meter while being in Bangkok, I never ever had any serious problems. There where minor accidents but never a break down.

I have used taxi meter extensively during my working period in Bangkok and still relay a lot on taxi meter while being in Bangkok, I never ever had any serious problems. There where minor accidents but never a break down.And you'll have no argument from me on that score. But the question was "... to the airport". I'm not going on an expressway in a taxi, "up to date" or otherwise

[anakot]

Many thanks ttom, Smiles and Homintern. My taxi ride was 239 baht and about 40 - 60 baht for tollway charges.

Agree, Image prices are ridiculousThat depends what price you put on your life. Out of choice I'd prefer a limo with a trained driver ....

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ! Thanks for the laugh. Trained driver, ha ha ha ha ha.

Hi,

Helicopter from the Royal Cliffe helipad direct to the airport,any problems just ask reception for prices and clearance, all the gays are using it now!

Fast friendly and efficient.

NO TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND USUALLY A THAI AIR FORCE ESCORT, NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF, THEY ARE JUST MAKING SURE EX PM THAKSIN HAS NOT ARRIVED WITHOUT CLEARING CUSTOMS!

FLY THAI.