andrewryan108 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortenaa Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 the last buses leave before midnight, you can share taxi with somebody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewryan108 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needforspeed Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian007 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauiguy90 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewryan108 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNGinBKK Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 No need to use the highways at that time of night. You will save at least half the toll overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 No need to use the highways at that time of night. You will save at least half the toll overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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