Getting The Train From Buriram To Bangkok

[torrenova]

I might jump on the train for a trip to Bangkok because PB Air has changed the fliht schedule from Buriram to Swampy and now does not fly on the day I want to go (cheers ).

I can get the overnight in 1st class for about a grand and I want to know where to get off. Seemingly, the options according to the timetable are:

Don Muang @ 04:49

Bang Su Jn. @ 05:21

Bangkok @ 05:50

I don't have to fly until about 9am.

I am leaning towards Don Muang and then transfer to Swampy. Anyone know the time it takes and likely fare between the two airports. I cannot use a bus this time as I'm carrying a little too much but please post up bus options for others.

The only other alternative is a wasted night in Bangkok or a wasted night in Singapore.

[ovenman]

Bus is either the 554 or the 555 from Don Muang, but you need to cross the highway from the railway station via the footbridge to be on the inbound side. Fare is something like 35 baht.

I'd say taxi from Don Muang is probably your best option in terms of trying to avoid traffic. I've stayed at the Amari Don Muang and taken a taxi from there. Seems to me the meter fare in the 300 to 400 baht range, and the distance was 50 km!

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Bus is either the 554 or the 555 from Don Muang, but you need to cross the highway from the railway station via the footbridge to be on the inbound side. Fare is something like 35 baht.

I'd say taxi from Don Muang is probably your best option in terms of trying to avoid traffic. I've stayed at the Amari Don Muang and taken a taxi from there. Seems to me the meter fare in the 300 to 400 baht range, and the distance was 50 km!

Yes, Don Muang station, AVOID the morning rush hour downtown! Your taxi will have two options, first to head on towards downtown on the Tollway then probably switch to Rama IX on down to Hwy 7 and east to Swampy, or head a bit north to Rangsit, east to the Eastern Ring Road, Hwy 9, south to Hwy 7 and east to Swampy. That time of morning probably a toss up.

Mac

[borovik]

I might jump on the train for a trip to Bangkok because PB Air has changed the fliht schedule from Buriram to Swampy and now does not fly on the day I want to go (cheers ).

I can get the overnight in 1st class for about a grand and I want to know where to get off. Seemingly, the options according to the timetable are:

Don Muang @ 04:49

Bang Su Jn. @ 05:21

Bangkok @ 05:50

I don't have to fly until about 9am.

I am leaning towards Don Muang and then transfer to Swampy. Anyone know the time it takes and likely fare between the two airports. I cannot use a bus this time as I'm carrying a little too much but please post up bus options for others.

The only other alternative is a wasted night in Bangkok or a wasted night in Singapore.

I have friend,who lives there(near you).He goes to BKK and out of the country this way:

morning express diesel(830am) and he goes only to Korat(10am).there he goes to new bus station and takes bus to BKK,ge gets-off in DonMuang airport about 1pm.Diesel train comes to BKK only at 3pm earliest and the last part - coming to BKK is the slowest.

I did it once with him and it was fast and cheaper,then train all the way.This morning train is safe bet,cause it has one cheap car,where you can find seat if the rest is booked.There is also overnight sleeper.In DonMuang you take shuttle bus(100B?) to Swampy or taxi(500B).If you come all the way by train,you better get-off at DonMuang station,cross the road and catch shuttle to Swampy.

DonMuang is closing down now - you will find-out what is happening there.TG do not fly there since couple of weeks.

You have to tell bussteward,that you get-off in OldAirport.If you end-up in Morchit,you are near SkyTrain,but better take taxi.(500B)

It is possible to get fast bus from Korat direct to Swampy!What time and how often - I do not know.Regular fast bus to BKK cost 200B

and leaves every 15min.

I think,the best for you is overnight train,you will come to BKK very early morning,plenty of time to get to Swampy.The only problem is,that .....it can be booked-out?

why you think,that night in BKK or Singapore is wasted time?Do you need any advice?