Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

BKKThailandTPL: night-owl-plan

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok, Thailand

Drop-off

Phaya Thai (central Bangkok BTS interchange)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link – City Line

rail · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link – City Line
Headway: 10-15
Backup: Airport LimoBus Express – Suvarnabhumi–Phaya Thai · 30m

Note

Elevated rail line from Suvarnabhumi Airport basement station to Phaya Thai in about 30 minutes, stopping at major interchanges including Makkasan (MRT) and ending at Phaya Thai BTS. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes at peak and 15 minutes off‑peak from about 05:30 to midnight.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link – City Line
Mode: rail
Freq: 10-15m
Note: Elevated rail line from Suvarnabhumi Airport basement station to Phaya Thai in about 30 minutes, stopping at major interchanges including Makkasan (MRT) and ending at Phaya Thai BTS. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes at peak and 15 minutes off‑peak from about 05:30 to midnight.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport LimoBus Express – Suvarnabhumi–Phaya Thai
Mode: coach
Freq: 30m
Note: Direct air‑conditioned coach from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phaya Thai BTS area in central Bangkok, taking around 50 minutes depending on traffic. Buses typically depart about every 30 minutes during the day.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.