After Midnight Options Other Than Taxi From Bkk To Bangkok

[andrewryan108]

Hi, are there any minivans or regular buses from the bus station to anywhere in bangkok (prefer sathrorn/

Lumpini Park, but elsewhere (such as Victory monument, Hualonpon/Queen Sikrit convention center train station etc are acceptable options too))

-Does anyone have any suggestions.

I should have my luggage and all about 30 minutes after midnight.

thank you

[mortenaa]

You could use the airport limousine service, but taxi would be a bit cheaper. Around 250-300 Baht.

Bus? Why would u waste ur time with that when you have super cheap metred taxis?

[londonthai]

the last buses leave before midnight, you can share taxi with somebody else

[andrewryan108]

the last buses leave before midnight, you can share taxi with somebody else

yes the last tourist airport bus leaves around midnight. I think you can take a free bus to a bus terminal a couple of kilometers away and then take another bus for about 50 baht or less -- does anyone know?

asked why not take a metered taxi above -- to save money, I have little luggage and extra time. How much would a taxi cost including airport surcharges, highway tolls, meter, tip?

thanks, question remains if there is in fact another way.

[needforspeed]

the last buses leave before midnight, you can share taxi with somebody else

yes the last tourist airport bus leaves around midnight. I think you can take a free bus to a bus terminal a couple of kilometers away and then take another bus for about 50 baht or less -- does anyone know?

asked why not take a metered taxi above -- to save money, I have little luggage and extra time. How much would a taxi cost including airport surcharges, highway tolls, meter, tip?

thanks, question remains if there is in fact another way.

Where you going?

[smokie36]

Bring a book and find a quiet spot to spend a few hours before the first bus in the morning. Also saves you a nights hotel bill.

[Meridian007]

When the rail line opens, does anyone know if it will run 24h? A lot of flights from N. America come in during the night, so it would be a useful alternative to the taxis.

In answer to the OP, taxis are your only option right now during the night. I hope that changes!

[mauiguy90]

the last buses leave before midnight, you can share taxi with somebody else

yes the last tourist airport bus leaves around midnight. I think you can take a free bus to a bus terminal a couple of kilometers away and then take another bus for about 50 baht or less -- does anyone know?

asked why not take a metered taxi above -- to save money, I have little luggage and extra time. How much would a taxi cost including airport surcharges, highway tolls, meter, tip?

thanks, question remains if there is in fact another way.

According to the Nation, the BMTA has cancelled all buses to the airport. However, the same article makes mention of the possiblity of private companies still operating routes to the airport.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...newsid=30089456

Edited December 11, 2009 by mauiguy90

[hhgz]

"When the rail line opens, does anyone know if it will run 24h?"

It will not run 24 hours.

There is a transportation center at the airport, and some of the buses run 24hrs/day.

[andrewryan108]

I am going to the Lumpini Park area.

Thanks for the info about the BMTA buses, that is what I wanted to know.

I guess I will take a taxi or try to get on an earlier flight.

[PNGinBKK]

I am going to the Lumpini Park area.

Thanks for the info about the BMTA buses, that is what I wanted to know.

I guess I will take a taxi or try to get on an earlier flight.

Taxi : 200 - 250 Baht

Toll fees : 90 Baht

Don't forget many drivers will, if asked bypass the toll booths and take the less glamorous route into town, but this carries the risk of a higher meter rate... so youa re kind of robbing Peter to pay Paul (or a Thai equiv')

If 350 Baht is really a struggle for you, are you sure you can afford to come here on holiday... Bangkok (IMO) isn't the cheapest place in the world..

[londonthai]

There is a transportation center at the airport, and some of the buses run 24hrs/day.

they were running at hourly intervals for the first year after the airport opening, but there were not enough passengers. They don't run now and even less chance after the rail opening the next year.

if you know, tell what numbers are still running?

[SantiSuk]

No need to use the highways at that time of night. You will save at least half the toll overall.

[SantiSuk]

No need to use the highways at that time of night. You will save at least half the toll overall.