The combined routes and convenience of the 2 mass transit systems have made
getting around in Bangkok so much easier.The Skytrain alone was okay for limited areas, but when combined with the new subway, Bangkok's mass transit system began to blossom. The Skytrain follow a route along Sukhumvit Road, Ploenjit and Paholyothin. The southern spur runs from the National Stadium to Ratchadamri; then down Ratchadamri and Silom, runs onto Narathiwat, then down Sathon to the Taksin Bridge.
The Subway adds
access: From Hualamphong Central train station down Rama 4 road to
Asoke;
then
runs
up Rachadapisek all they way to Lat Phrao, across
to Paholyothin, down to Chatuchak Park and then to Bangsue. See the map of Bangkok subway & Skytrain
There are 3 major exchange stations for both skytrain and subway
- Chatuchak Park - Mochit
- Sukhumvit - Asoke
- Silom - Saladaeng
In this writer's opinion, the subway has one distinct advantage over the Skytrain. Escalators!
The Bangkok subway in detail .. maps of subway stations and what is nearby
Subway Fares
| # Stations Traveled | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12-17 |
| Fare Bt | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
Skytrain Fares
- Day Pass - unlimited travel on the day of issue Bt 100
- 3-Day Tourist pass - unlimited travel for 4 days and 3 nights Bt 280
- Adult Pass - 10 trips Bt 250
- Adult Pass - 15 trips Bt 300
- Adult Pass - 30 trips Bt 540