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Tourist Navigation Guide for Bangkok

The City of Angels · Bangkok's BTS Skytrain and MRT Metro cover the modern city efficiently, connecting shopping districts, temples and riverside attractions without the city's notorious road traffic.

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5Transit Lines
24Key Stations
24Accessible Stops
2Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Bangkok

Bangkok's BTS Skytrain and MRT Metro cover the modern city efficiently, connecting shopping districts, temples and riverside attractions without the city's notorious road traffic.

Top tourist tip: A Rabbit card for BTS Skytrain or an MRT stored-value card saves time at ticket machines and gives a small discount.

Best pass for tourists: Rabbit card (BTS) + MRT stored value

Transit Lines in Bangkok

Bangkok has 5 public transit lines, including 2 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

BTS SukhumvitBTS SilomMRT BlueMRT PurpleAirport Rail Link

Key Stations in Bangkok

Siam
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Asok/Sukhumvit
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Chatuchak Park/Mo Chit
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Silom/Sala Daeng
2 lines · Accessible ♿
National Stadium
1 line · Accessible ♿
Phaya Thai
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Hua Lamphong
1 line · Accessible ♿
Saphan Taksin
1 line · Accessible ♿

+ 16 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Bangkok

Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Khao San Road
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Bangkok

BTS Skytrain (BTS) Official site →
Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRT) Official site →
Airport Rail Link (ARL) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Bangkok

Bangkok has 5 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.

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Metro & Subway

2 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

3 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed

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Buses

Bus routes across Bangkok — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Bangkok →

Where to Visit in Bangkok

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Bangkok has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Grand Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

Wat Pho

AR walking directions via CityNav

Chatuchak Weekend Market

AR walking directions via CityNav

Khao San Road

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Navigate Bangkok with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Bangkok.

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🛟 Bangkok Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Bangkok — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.

Open Bangkok Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Bangkok's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Bangkok

What is the difference between Bangkok's BTS Skytrain and MRT Metro?

The BTS Skytrain is elevated rail serving the modern shopping and tourist districts (Siam, Asok, Silom). The MRT is underground with the Blue Line covering Chatuchak Market and Chinatown. The two systems intersect at Asok/Sukhumvit and Silom/Sala Daeng but require separate fares when switching.

Can I use one card for both BTS and MRT in Bangkok?

No — the BTS uses the Rabbit card and the MRT uses its own stored-value card. You need to pay separately when switching systems. A universal single transit card covering both does not yet exist in Bangkok, unlike in cities like London or Tokyo.

Is there a direct train from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Bangkok city centre?

Yes — the Airport Rail Link runs from Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai BTS station in about 30 minutes. A separate ticket is required; standard BTS or MRT cards do not cover it. From Phaya Thai, transfer to the BTS Sukhumvit Line for onward travel.

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