Makkasan ARL Station

3.8(222 reviews)

Makkasan ARL Station is a station on the Airport Rail Link line in Bangkok, Thailand. It provides easy access to the surrounding neighbourhood and connects to the wider Bangkok transit network.

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Pair your visit. After Makkasan ARL Station, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

- Airport 45 Baht - 25 minutes to Airport - Credit Card Tap & Go The fastest way to Airport. There used to be nonstop train to airport but they closed it. Total of 25 minutes to airport with 5 stops. Toilet is inside the station once you tap and go through the gate. Evening time is crowded but you can easily get in. Tap and go credit card facility. Google pay tap facility super easy. I tried my Google Pay Tap and entered. Loved it.

Makkasan Train Station, Bangkok Makkasan Train Station is one of the quickest, most economical, and most convenient ways to reach Suvarnabhumi Airport. The Airport Rail Link runs from early morning until late at night, making it easy for travelers with any schedule — just be sure to check the timetable in advance. The station is clean, efficient, and well-connected, offering a stress-free alternative to Bangkok’s traffic. A great choice for budget-friendly and reliable airport travel.

During a recent trip to Thailand, I took the airport rail link (ARL) from the station to return to Suvarnabhumi airport. I arrived in the morning, around 6:30-7:00 AM, and the train was free with very few passengers. The ticketing experience was also pleasant. The platform is located upstairs and was relatively quiet. However, finding directions to the platform was slightly challenging, and more clearly marked signboards would have been helpful.

Location Info

Makkasan, Ratchathewi

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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.