But the recent blockade of the city and it's implications on traffic (or the danger of it) had convinced me to test the Airport Link Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Friends had told me about it before, I never wanted to use it until now. So, I did it and I am quite happy with it. I actually started off from a Subway MRT station at Lumphini Station, to Makkasan Station where I bought the ticket and boarded the Airport Link until I exited at the Airport. Friends had told me that I would have to cross the street at Phetchaburi MRT station and carry it upstairs to the Makkasan Station, but that was all connected in January when I did it.
So, here is a photo blog of it. Very easy. Very comfortable, even with two pieces of luggage and very cheap!
Lumpini MRT Station (subway) |
Going down to Bang Sue direction |
Waiting for the Bang Sue train |
Phetchaburi Station - look for signs |
Map to orientate myself |
Long line at MRT - better have a ticket already! |
Clear signs to Makkasan Station |
going up to the cross-over |
Crossing over the street |
Makkasan station top right |
The reason why taking the train! |
Hall to buy your tickets |
Train Schedule |
Ticket Machine |
Select English language! |
Token system |
Passing through entry gates |
Makkasan in Thai script! |
Waiting for the train (around noon) |
Train arrives |
Semi-full train on the way to Airport |
A ride with a view :-) |
Exit at Suvarnabhumi Airport |
Have the token handy!!! |
Exit of Train Station |
Flights and Gates Info |
Going up and arriving at the Arrival Hall |
Actually going back to the city with the train again a few days later so here are a few more images of other things.
City Line train is really cheap! |
View stations between airport and city. |
There is also an Express Train |
Express Train is faster but more expensive! |
Decide which train you want to take! |
Express Train Area - all empty! |
Really nobody around at Express Train Station |
Check in your baggage at Express Train Station! |