Makkasan Station is the metro station on the Airport Rail Link. Located in the central part of the city, the A6 station is one of the busiest ARL stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Makkasan Station.
The guide to ARL Makkasan Station covers the following:
- Bangkok Airport Rail Link Line
- Tickets & Fare from Makkasan
- ARL Makkasan Station Timetable
- Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station Map
- Hotels near ARL Makkasan Station
- Things to Do near Makkasan Station
- Public Transport Connections
- Getting to Popular Destinations
Bangkok Airport Rail Link Line
The Bangkok mass rapid transit system currently consists of 10 metro lines used for transportation in the capital city of Thailand. The line of the BKK Airport Rail Link in Bangkok covers a distance of 28 kilometers. The journey from the airport to the last station on the route (Phaya Thai) normally takes less than 30 minutes, making it the fastest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city.
The airport train is well-connected with other Bangkok mass rapid transit systems, and these connections help reach various important areas of the city from Suvarnabhumi Airport very conveniently.
Airport Rail Link Tickets & Fare from Makkasan Station
There are several types of Bangkok Airport Rail Link tickets that can be used at the Makkasan Station:
- Single Journey Ticket.
- EMV Contactless Card.
- Stored Value Ticket Card.
Single journey tickets can be purchased at ticket-vending machines or at the ticket office of the station. On the Bangkok Airport Rail Link, you can now also use the EMV contactless card of VISA or Mastercard to pay the fare. Frequent travelers on the line can buy a Stored Value Ticket Card (SVT Card) to pay the fare with it.
The price of an ARL ticket depends on the length of the journey, and it's detailed here: Bangkok Airport Rail Link Fare.
To discover the ticket price for a trip from Makkasan Station to any station on the Airport Rail Link, explore this fare table.
| Code | Destination | Price, THB |
|---|---|---|
| A8 | Phaya Thai | 20 |
| A7 | Ratchaprarop | 15 |
| A6 | Makkasan | 15 |
| A5 | Ramkhamhaeng | 15 |
| A4 | Hua Mak | 20 |
| A3 | Ban Thap Chang | 25 |
| A2 | Lat Krabang | 30 |
| A1 | Suvarnabhumi | 35 |
ARL Makkasan Station Timetable
Discover the latest timetable for train departures from Makkasan Station.
To Suvarnabhumi (east of Makkasan Station):
- First train: 05:34
- Last train: 00:04
To Phaya Thai (west of Makkasan Station):
- First train: 05:52
- Last train: 00:22
The frequency of train departures from Makkasan Station is every 9-12 minutes, depending on the day and time.
ARL Makkasan Station Map
Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station is located next to Asok-Din Daeng Road in the central part of the city, which is a popular area in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.
The nearest stations on the Airport Rail Link:
- Ramkhamhaeng (A5)
- Ratchaprarop (A7)
A full list of the stations can be found on the Bangkok Airport Rail Link map.
Hotels near ARL Makkasan Station
Makkasan is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok as it is just one MRT station away from Sukhumvit, with the Airport Rail Link and MRT stations that make getting from the airport and around the city very easy. Discover the best hotels near ARL Makkasan Station below.
FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan: A delightful 90-room boutique hotel, located adjacent to the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station.
Lancaster Bangkok: A 5-star hotel offering an authentic Thai experience with impeccable hospitality in their luxury rooms, apartments, and suites.
Asoka Hotel: A laid-back hotel just a hop from Phetchaburi MRT station or Airport Link Makkasan station.
Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium: A 5-star hotel with easy transport links and exceptional dining experiences.
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan: A 4-star hotel offering easy access to the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station and MRT Phetchaburi.
Asoke Residence Sukhumvit: An affordable hotel close to Makkasan Station.
Things to Do near ARL Makkasan Station
Makkasan is located close to Sukhumvit, which is one of the best areas to stay for anyone looking for entertainment in the capital city of Thailand. It is the central area that is bustling with business centers, shopping complexes, numerous dining spots, and unlimited nightlife. Another popular area in Bangkok, Ratchada, is located just north of Makkasan, making it a perfect spot to base in the city.
Explore the list of the best things to do near Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.
Tourist Attractions near ARL Makkasan Station
Royal City Avenue (RCA): A famous entertainment area with various pub and nightclubs, located between Rama IX Road and Phetchaburi Road.
While there are not many significant points of interest next to the station, plenty of popular tourist attractions are one or two MRT or ARL stops away from Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station.
Baiyoke Tower II: On the 77th floor, there is the observation deck from which you can also get to the revolving viewpoint on the 84th floor offering an incredibly beautiful panoramic view of the city (near ARL Ratchaprarop Station).
Benjakitti Park: The green space next to the Terminal 21 shopping mall, suitable for picnicking, cycling, and jogging around the lake (near MRT Sukhumvit Station).
Soi Cowboy: The most famous red light district in Bangkok, which is a small alley packed with bars and clubs (near MRT Sukhumvit Station).
The nightlife venues around Sukhumvit MRT Station, such as Soi Cowboy and rooftop bars, are frequently visited by popular Bangkok nightlife tours similar to this tour to Soi Cowboy, Nana, Soi 11, Rooftops, Clubs & Go-Go’s.
Jodd Fairs Night Market: One of the latest night markets in the city, where you can find all what you need from many different stalls including must-eat delicacies, street food, traditional snacks, souvenirs, arts and crafts (near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre Station).
Thailand Cultural Centre: A venue for exhibitions and various performances such as concerts, plays, as well as various conferences (near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre Station).
Golden Dome Cabaret Show: One of the leading ladyboy musical shows, where you can witness top-rated performers in a spectacle of music, lights, and artistic expression with world-class costumes and scenes (near MRT Sutthisan Station).
Shopping near Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station
Many popular shopping venues are just one or two MRT or ARL stops away from Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station.
Terminal 21: A modern shopping mall where each floor has its own theme based on popular countries around the world (near MRT Sukhumvit Station).
Pratunam Market: One of the most famous shopping spots in Bangkok, filled with stalls and small shops that are open from dawn till dusk and sell mainly fashion-related products, including clothes, fabrics, textiles and accessories for really good prices (near ARL Ratchaprarop Station).
Central Rama 9: Large department store that is filled with famous restaurants, food court, supermarkets, brand name stores, bookstores, IT equipment stores, banks, internet service providers and a movie theater (near MRT Phra Ram 9 Station).
Fortune Town: A shopping center specializing in computers, mobile phones, cameras, IT gadgets and accessories. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafés, food court and Lotus’s supermarket (near MRT Phra Ram 9 Station).
The Street Ratchada: Bustling commercial complex on Ratchadaphisek Road that is open 24 hours and features a variety of clothing and accessories shops, casual restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, beauty salons, co-working spaces, board game shops, as well as a 24/7 supermarket (near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre Station).
The Esplanade Mall: A 7-storey shopping and entertainment complex with many shops, a modern theatre, an ice skating rink, fitness centers, bookstores, clothing stores and plenty of dining options (near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre Station).
Dining & Nightlife Venues near ARL Makkasan Station
Benihana: Known for its lively teppanyaki style, the restaurant at Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium offers more than just a meal; it’s a theatrical performance where skilled chefs cook your food right before your eyes, dazzling you with their knife skills, tricks, and playful banter.
Public: A gourmet all-day Thai, Western and Indian restaurant with city views at Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium near Makkasan.
Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar: A rooftop bar on the 26th floor of Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Bangkok's skyline and high-quality food and drinks.
Spectrum Lounge & Bar: A vibrant rooftop bar on the 29th and 30th floors of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Kisso: A restaurant set in a sleek and contemporary space at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, offering a seasonal menu that showcases the freshest ingredients flown directly from Japan.
Other Activities near Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station
The area around Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station is home to famous spa centers, where you can enjoy professional Thai massage and spa treatments. Some of the best spas in the area:
Public Transport Connections
In the area around Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, you can transfer to the MRT Blue Line, get one of the Bangkok buses passing on Phetchaburi Road or Asok Montri Road, or use the canal boat service operating along the Saen Saep Canal. There's also a railway station that lets you board an ordinary train going to Hua Lamphong Railway Station or to some destinations east of Bangkok.
MRT
Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station is connected with the MRT Blue Line via the adjacent Phetchaburi MRT Station.
Public Bus
At the Opposite ARL Makkasan Station bus stop on Asok Din Daeng Road, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:
- 3-55 to Khlong Toei
- 136 (3-47) to Khlong Toei
- 206 (3-30) to Mega Bangna
To travel in the opposite direction, you need to go to the ARL Makkasan Station bus stop, where you can board buses going north of the station, such as:
- 3-55 to Rama 7
- 136 (3-47) to Mochit Bus Terminal
- 206 (3-30) to Bang Khen
- 514 (1-54) to Minburi
To have more bus options, you can go to one of the bus stops on Phetchaburi Road.
At the Srinakharinwirot University (Phetchaburi side) bus stop, you can board buses going west of the station, such as:
- 3-44 to Victory Monument
- 3-53 to Chinatown and Giant Swing
- 11 (3-3) to National Stadium
- 23 (3-5) to Thewet
- 60 (1-38) to MRT Sanam Chai
- 69 (2-13) to Tha It Market
- 72 (3-46) to Thewet
- 93 (1-40) to Si Phraya
- 113 (1-44) to Hua Lamphong
- 206 (3-30) to Bang Khen
To travel in the opposite direction, get to the Lancaster Bangkok bus stop, where you can board buses going east of the station, such as:
- 3-44 to Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)
- 3-53 to ARL Hua Mak
- 11 (3-3) to Suan Luang Rama 9
- 23 (3-5) to Puchao Samingprai
- 60 (1-38) to Siam Amazing Park
- 69 (2-13) to Ramkhamhaeng
- 72 (3-46) to Khlong Toei
- 93 (1-40) to Phatthanakan
- 113 (1-44) to Minburi
- 206 (3-30) to Mega Bangna
Canal Boat
The nearest stop of the Saen Saep Express Boat is Asok Pier, located on Asok Montri Road. The boat service operating on the Saen Saep Canal lets you travel to the old town of Bangkok in a few minutes.
Railway Station
Next to the Airport Rail Link station, there's also Asok Railway Station, where you can board ordinary trains running on the Eastern Line and connecting Hua Lamphong Railway Station with various destinations in Eastern Thailand.
Popular Destinations from Makkasan Station
Explore the ways to get from Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station to the most popular Bangkok attractions, such as:
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- ICONSIAM
- Chinatown
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Mahanakhon SkyWalk
Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is an impressive complex of buildings that was an official residence of the Thai kings for 150 years. The complex also houses Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most important and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
To get from Makkasan Station to the Grand Palace, take the MRT Blue Line from the adjacent Phetchaburi MRT Station to Sanam Chai MRT Station (BL31), which is the station about 1 km away from the Grand Palace.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
To get from Makkasan Station to Wat Arun, you need to take the MRT Blue Line from the adjacent Phetchaburi MRT Station to Itsaraphap MRT Station (BL32), which is the station about 1 km away from Wat Arun.
ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM shopping mall is a famous shopping complex with hundreds of high-end shops and restaurants and even an indoor floating market. It is also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.
To get from Makkasan Station to ICONSIAM, take the MRT Blue Line from Phetchaburi MRT Station to Si Lom MRT Station (BL26) and transfer to the Silom Line at the adjacent Sala Daeng BTS Station to take a train going to Krung Thon Buri BTS Station (S7). There you can transfer to the Gold Line and travel for one stop to Charoen Nakhon Station (G2), which is connected to ICONSIAM.
Another option is dropping off at Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6) and taking the ICONSIAM shuttle boat or one of the public boats to ICONSIAM Pier. Taking the shuttle boat is the cheapest option for getting there, as it's cheaper than the Gold Line train.
Chinatown
Bangkok Chinatown, locally known as Yaowarat, is one of the oldest and most unique cultural areas of the city, full of colorful buildings and decorations as well as Chinese-style attractions, restaurants, and markets.
To get from Makkasan Station to Chinatown, you need to take the MRT Blue Line from the adjacent Phetchaburi MRT Station to Wat Mangkon MRT Station (BL29), which is the main station in Chinatown.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest weekend markets in the world, containing more than 15,000 stalls selling various goods for local prices. The market is very popular between Thais and tourists, attracting over 200,000 visitors each day on the weekends.
To get from Makkasan Station to Chatuchak, you need to take the MRT Blue Line from the adjacent Phetchaburi MRT Station to Chatuchak Park MRT Station (BL13).
Asiatique The Riverfront
Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, occupying a large complex of old warehouses on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the place where you can shop, dine, enjoy the views from Asiatique Sky or SkyFlyers, and visit dinosaurs of Jurassic World, or spend an evening watching the most popular ladyboy show in the city, Calypso Cabaret. It's also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.
To get from Makkasan Station to Asiatique, take the MRT Blue Line from Phetchaburi MRT Station to Si Lom MRT Station (BL26) and transfer to the Silom Line at the adjacent Sala Daeng BTS Station to take the train going to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the free Asiatique shuttle boat (after 16:00), the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to Asiatique Pier.
Mahanakhon SkyWalk
Mahanakhon SkyWalk is one of the city’s premium attractions on the very top of King Power Mahanakhon, the second tallest building in Bangkok. The observation deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city.
To get from Makkasan Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, take the MRT Blue Line from Phetchaburi MRT Station to Si Lom MRT Station (BL26) and transfer to the Silom Line at the adjacent Sala Daeng BTS Station to take the train going to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3), which is just one stop away.