Lumphini MRT Station
If you're staying anywhere near Sathorn Road, this is the stop that saves your afternoon. Traffic on that stretch can eat an hour of your day for a journey of a few kilometres, and the Blue Line just goes under it. Exits put you close to Lumphini Park, Q House and the Lumpini Park View Hotel, so orientation is easy once you're up the steps.
The engineering here is genuinely odd. There wasn't room underground for the two tunnels to sit side by side, so they were stacked one above the other. That means the platforms are on different levels and you need to know your direction before you commit to the escalator, which is a very long one on the lower tube. Worth a moment's thought if you're carrying luggage. It also tends to be less packed than Silom, one stop along, because that's where most people pile off for the central shopping and office crowd. An underground walkway to One Bangkok is in the works.
What's Near Lumphini MRT Station
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.
Pura Brasa Thailand (One Bangkok)
Spanish charcoal grill restaurant inside One Bangkok's Parade Building, serving sharing-style meats and seafood.
Smith & Co. (One Bangkok)
Western comfort food done properly, with a truffle burger that's become the reason most people book.
ZAABNIRAN One Bangkok
Basement noodle shop in One Bangkok serving bold tom yum bowls with adjustable spice levels, daily until 21:30.
FATT Chicken Rice - One Bangkok
Singaporean-style chicken rice served in One Bangkok's basement level, open daily 10:30am–9:30pm.
Mitsukoshi Depachika
A Japanese-style depachika food hall in Bangkok's Lumphini district, offering premium groceries and prepared foods.
SO/ SPA at SO/ Bangkok
A luxury hotel spa in Sathorn offering aromatic massages and skilled therapists, open daily until 10pm.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Lumphini MRT Station, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
A few stations of the Bangkok subway system are different, Lumphini Station is on of those. Here the engineers did not have the space to build the two tubes next to each other. Therefore they had to build them on top of each other which challenges you to know which direction you want to go before you go downstairs. Because the lower tubes are very deep under ground you will find here super long escalators. As all stations they are clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Underground walkway to One Bangkok Soonnn!!
I asked a direction about which exit I supposed to go to go to Lumphini park to the security guy but after he told me he asked for tips money
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Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
Tips for Visiting Transportation
Take the Sleeper Train at Least Once
The Bangkok-to-Chiang Mai overnight train in a second-class sleeper berth is a bucket-list experience. Book at least a week ahead via 12Go.asia or at Hua Lamphong station. Upper berths are cheaper and have more headroom; lower berths have a window.
Use Grab Everywhere
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and even tuk-tuks in some cities. It eliminates haggling and provides fare estimates upfront. Load a Thai SIM or use eSIM to stay connected.
Rent Scooters Carefully
Always photograph the scooter's existing damage before riding off, and keep your passport — give a photocopy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; police fine 500 THB for no helmet and accidents without one void insurance.
Similar Transportation Across Thailand
Bali Hai Pier
Take the 30-baht ferry, not the speedboat, unless you fancy paying for a tuk-tuk at the other end.
Samui Airport
An open-air terminal with thatched roofs and trams to the gates, more resort than airport.
Ao Ton Sai Pier
Every trip to Phi Phi starts and ends here, so plan around the boats rather than hoping for the best.
Krabi International Airport
Small, clean and calm, but the check-in queues can eat an hour you didn't budget for.
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter