Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Suvarnabhumi Airport sits about 30 km from Bangkok. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer Worth it on a late arrival or with family. |
~$32 | 40-90 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Airport Rail Link Cheapest To Phaya Thai, connecting to the BTS Skytrain. Unbeatable value. |
~$2 | 30 min | Every 12 min | Direct |
| Public metered taxi Use the official rank on level 1. Insist on the meter plus the 50 baht airport surcharge and tolls. |
~$14 | 40-90 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Grab Popular Fixed fare quoted in the app, no meter arguments. |
~$18 | 40-90 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Cheapest option: Airport Rail Link at around $2. Fastest: Private transfer.
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Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai - 4 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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