Mass rapid transit master plan in bangkok metropolitan. This was mostly the result of the 2008 global financial crisis. The bts is connected to the mrt, bangkok subway, at mo chit chatuchak park station on the mrt, asok sukhumvit stationon. Bangkokguide 2 money 3 communication 4 holidays 5 transportation 6 food 9 eventsduringtheyear 10 thingstodo 11. Fast and efficient, the mrt network serves 18 stations and stretches for 20 km from hua lamphong in the. The bangkok mass transit system, commonly known as the bts or the skytrain is an elevated. One of the most fascinating areas of bangkok, the riverside reflects a constantly changing scene with taxi boats gently transporting passengers, rice barges being towed laden with goods and local trading boats, against a backdrop of glittering temples and modern warehouses. Oct 14, 2015 7 attractions in bangkok that you can reach by bts by ivan ramirez october 14, 2015 bts or skytrain is one of the most convenient ways to get around in the city, especially for tourists, but it has a very limited reach. Tickets are currently only valid within the bts system. Bts rajadamri bts siam bangkok insurance building bts chidlom bts national stadium united tower. Bangkok metro mrt map, lines, route, hours, tickets.
From its icycold airconditioned carriages running on elevated tracks through much of downtown bangkok, you can escape stationary traffic, taxi drivers demanding inflated fares, and the expansive but difficulttonavigate bus network. Moovit has easytodownload transportation maps in pdf format from around the world. A guide to using bangkoks bts skytrain culture trip. Bangkok bts map bangkok skytrain map a guide to bangkok s bts and attractions close to the skytrain. Bangkok bts is divided into 2 lines, namely silom line and sukhumvit line. Northsouth extension of the bts to khu khot and kheha samut prakan. Another map showing the bangkok mass transit master plan is also available at. Bangkok bts map bangkok skytrain map a guide to bangkoks. The bangkok mass transit system, commonly known as the bts or the skytrain thai. It is operated by bangkok mass transit system pcl btsc, a subsidiary of bts group holdings, under a concession granted by the bangkok metropolitan administration bma. From the airportraillink, you get off at ratchaprarop station and walk 600 meters. Couples that want to organize a romantic vacation in an exotic setting are recommended to pay attention to chatrium residence sathon bangkok. Whether you need metro, train or ferry maps, tourist maps, monuments maps, neighborhood maps, bike maps and more moovit can help. The bts skytrain is an excellent way to get around bangkoks main shopping centers and it also links to the river boat pier at saphan taksin.
The bts, or as it is commonly referred to, the sky trains, consist of 2 lines that are connected at. Posted in editorial cartoons, thai police leave a comment. The skytrain is composed of two lines interconnected at siam station. Bangkokguide 2 money 3 communication 4 holidays 5 transportation 6 food 9 eventsduringtheyear 10 thingstodo 11 dosanddonots 12 activities 17. Mar 03, 2011 bts bangkok mass transit system is the most convenient way of transportation in downtown bangkok. Bang kapi mu ban ek phailin sam re krung thon buri bts skytrain srt. Bangkok sky train bts map, lines, route, hours, tickets. It was drafted under the care of the office of transport and traffic policy and planning otp of the ministry of transport. Tickets are bought from machines at the stations outside the gates. Exit, follow the crowd to the river terminal and hop on the chao phraya express not a tour boat. Bangkok skytrain bts and metro mrt map view comments showing the routes of bangkok skytrain bts, that of bangkok metro mrt and the names of all stations along both routes, together with the name of main roads that the two new transport systems pass through, to give the reader an idea of their locations. Zooming above bangkok s traffic at a steady speed, and with connecting points to the mrt underground. Your map is fantastic i dont know why all transit maps dont have this option. The bangkok skytrain known as the bts and the bangkok subway known as the mrt are the two most convenient ways to.
Construction would be undertaken from 20162018 for a planned 2019 opening. Launched in 1999, the bts skytrain is one of the most popular ways to get around bangkok. Thachangpier,phraborommaharatchawang,phranakhon,bangkok 10200,thailand gps. The plan was approved by the cabinet in 2016, and consisted of the following extensions. Over this period, 2009 was the only year when the number of guest arrivals to bangkok declined. Operating up above the crazy bangkok traffic snarls and pollution, skytrain runs regularly from 6am until midnight. Shopping in bangkok bts skytrain system renegade travels. Large bangkok maps for free download and print high. Bangkok first time guide your survival guide to bangkok. Nana map and connecting public transportation lines bangkok bts map. The mass transit system is commonly known as the bts skytrain, mrt underground and airport rail link the very first plans for the bangkok mass transit systems master plan mtmp were first drawn up in 1994. Unlike the underground mrt system, bts railway is built overhead. Bangkok skytrain bts and mrt map thaiways magazine. Below is a route map for both lines click on image to enlarge.
Despite several crises, the number of guest arrivals in bangkok grew by 10% per annum from approximately 11 million to 30. Detail bangkok map for travelers guide will help you find bangkok tourism destination, bangkok attractions, things to do in bangkok, bangkok street and accommodation and many more. The mass rapid transit master plan in bangkok metropolitan region or mmap is the latest version in a series of thai government plans for the development of an urban rail transit network serving the greater bangkok area. Bangkoks bts skytrain is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city, so its no surprise that some of the best shopping in bangkok is located right next to the bts stations. But if you plan to be in bangkok for a while, it might be a good idea to buy the bts smart pass.
The bts rabbit cards are used to access all stations. Bangkok bts skytrain has two major routes, sukhumvit and silom lines which linked to other mass transits such as mrt, airport rail link, and brt. Bts bangkok a guide to travel around bangkok using the bts. Take the bts skytrain from tong lo to siam, then change trains and head to saphan thaksin probably about 20 baht. Bangkok area guide bangkok has numerous areas of interest to tourists see our quick guides to each bangkok area to help you get a sense of what you can find in each district. There are 35 stations all linked together around bangkok so finding one is not. Interactive map of bangkok with all popular attractions wat pho, the grand palace, wat arun and more. The market is famous for retail prices and many thais from all over the country go and buy their stock there.
Bangkok map high resolution interactive map of bangkok. Bangkok map detailed city and metro maps of bangkok for. Mass rapid transit master plan in bangkok metropolitan region. The frequency of the trains depend on the time of the day. Before make plan to holidays to bangkok thailand better you have map of bangkok. It is located in the middle of a beautiful tropic garden, where among lush greenery guests of the hotel will find beautiful swimming pools. Bangkok skytrain bts and metro mrt map view comments showing the routes of bangkok skytrain bts, that of bangkok metro mrt and the names of all stations along both routes, together with the name of main roads that the two new transport systems. These 2 maps are being constantly updated but they will be posted online when a significant amount of changes, improvements or corrections have been made. On the birthday of hm king rama ix, 5 december 1999, an elevated twoline skytrain officially called bts metro system was opened.
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Tickets are dispensed from ticket vending machines at all stations if you have the correct change, alternatively. Bangkok mass transit system also known as sky train or bts is the most common and popular transportation system in bangkok. Hier findest du eine ubersicht uber alle verkehrsmittel in bangkok inklusive pdfnetzplan zum download. Bangkok bts map bangkok skytrain map a guide to bangkoks bts and attractions close to the skytrain. Detail bangkok map for travelers guide will help you find bangkok tourism destination, bangkok attractions, things to do in bangkok, bangkok street and. Your tickets are booked, the excitement is mounting. Travel guide with touristic destinations, museums and architecture in bangkok.
A oneday pass may be a good option for those planning to do a lot of hopping on and off for one full day. Sightseeing using bts skytrain bangkok forum tripadvisor. The system is owned by bangkok metropolitan administration bma mass rapid transit authority of thailand and is. Bts, mtra and airport rail link, chao phraya express boat and saen saeb canal boat are road and both river and canal transits for solving rush hours traffic jam in bangkokthailand. Save them to your phone, or bookmark this page for maps on the go.
The mass rapid transit master plan in bangkok metropolitan region or mmap is the latest. The actual dimensions of the bangkok map are 3160 x 27 pixels, file size in bytes 697080. Siam map and connecting public transportation lines bangkok bts map. From the nearest bts skytrain bizarre bangkok tours. Take upstream to tha tien, about 12 baht and a good sightseeing ride, and youll be a short walk from wat pho. Detailed and highresolution maps of bangkok, thailand for free download. View our bangkok bts and mrt map to plan your trip and read our. All the maps youll ever need to get the most out of your next chatuchak adventure. Super helpful as i was in bangkok in february and had a painful experience trying to navigate with an outdated transit map.
Zooming above bangkoks traffic at a steady speed, and with connecting points to the mrt underground. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to bangkok. Bangkok is a fascinating, intoxicating and chaotic place, brimming with sights, smells, thrills, gracious people, contradictions, cultures, cars, noise. The statue in the cartoon is at police headquarters in bangkok and is a symbol used to promote the image of the police as benevolent protectors. During the rest of the day, the frequency is usually less than 10 minutes, per. The system is an elevated system and began operations on 5 th december 1999, and presently has 2 lines which serve 34 stations. It is operated by bangkok mass transit system pcl btsc, a subsidiary of bts group holdings, under a concession granted by the bangkok metropolitan administration. The bts bangkok mass transit system skytrain began operations on december 5, 1999 and has two lines covering the central business districts and further afield. View our bangkok bts and mrt map to plan your trip and read our quick guides to each bangkok area to help you decide where to go. Bangkok self storage on rama 4 road is on the same side of rama 4 as big c, go past the channel 3 building around 300 meters, in front of the entrance is fu fu shabu rama4 bangkok self storage rama 4 address.
Bangkok insurance building bts chidlom bts national stadium united tower bangkok bank bubhajit building belgium embassy greek embassy sathorn vista, bangkok marriott executive apartments. The bts skytrain is an excellent way to get around bangkok s main shopping centers and it also links to the river boat pier at saphan taksin. Over 600,000 people ride the bts in bangkok everyday. The bangkok mass transit system or bts or sky train is a rapid transit system that serves bangkok, thailand. Enlarge bangkok map download bangkok road map pdf file.
The bts skytrain runs through all important downtown disctricts and major transport hubs in bangkok, from mo chit to on nut sukhumvit line and national. Bangkok has a rapidly expanding mass transit system to help you get around the city quickly. Im going back in march of 2017 and with prior knowledge, im trying to update maps and get a better grip on where things are. Bts, mtra and airport rail link, chao phraya express boat and saen saeb canal boat are road and both river and canal transits for solving rush hours traffic jam in bangkok thailand. Are you visiting bangkok and want to have an offline map to view without internet connectivity. Bts gets you close at chit lom or siam station, another 1 km to walk or take motorbike taxi or tucktuck. Finally, a mostly accurate map of bangkoks transit future. Most malls along the route also have walkways directly from the stations into the malls, so you can travel and shop in comfort. The bangkok skytrain bts and mrt lines is the best way to get around thailands congested capital. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in bangkok.