Route guide
30 km (19 mi) · 30–90 min by car
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Official taxi | Metered taxi: ฿300–400 ($9–12) + ฿50 surcharge + tolls |
| Pre-booked transfer | Pre-booked: $12–25 (fixed, tolls included) Book → |
| Train / bus | Airport Rail Link: ฿45 ($1.30), 30 min to Phaya Thai. |
| Service | Price | Meet & greet | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | ฿800–1,200 | ✓ Inside terminal | Families, premium | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | ฿600–1,000 | ✓ Arrivals hall | Vehicle variety | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | ฿500–800 | Varies | Budget travelers | Check price → |
| intui.travel | ฿550–900 | ✓ Most drivers | Shared options | Check price → |
Prices for a standard sedan (up to 3 passengers). GetTransfer prices are typical winning bids. Last updated March 2026.
GetTransfer bids from $12
Kiwitaxi — reliable Thai driver network, fixed prices with tolls included, air-conditioned vehicles
Via Motorway 7, then expressway into central Bangkok. Traffic can be extreme — the same trip takes 30 minutes at 2am or 2+ hours at 5pm. ALWAYS allow extra time during rush hour.
Fastest: Late night or early morning — roads are clear and the drive is at its shortest.
Slowest: Weekday rush hours (7–10am, 4–7pm) can add 30–60 minutes to the journey. If your flight arrives during these times, allow extra margin before onward connections.
Weekends: Generally smooth, similar to midday weekday times.
1. Clear immigration and collect your baggage. Your transfer driver is tracking your flight in real time — if it's delayed, they adjust automatically. No need to call or message.
2. Walk through Customs into the Arrivals hall. Level 2 Arrivals hall — drivers wait behind the barriers near meeting point A (pillar 3–4) or meeting point B (pillar 7–8). Look for your name on a board.
3. Identify your driver. Look for someone holding a board with your name. Most services send the driver's name, photo, and phone number via email or app before your arrival.
4. Walk to the car. Your driver will guide you to the vehicle, usually parked in the short-stay car park (2–5 minute walk). They'll handle your luggage.
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Official taxi | ฿300–500 (~$9–15) metered + ฿50 airport surcharge + tolls |
| Train / Express | Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai: ฿45, 28 min (connects to BTS Skytrain) |
| Budget option | Bus S1 to Khao San Road: ฿60, 60–90 min |
| Uber / ride-hail | Grab (not Uber): ฿250–500, pickup from level 1 |
Standard sedan: Thai sedans (Toyota Camry) have ample trunk space. Tuk-tuks cannot handle large luggage.
Child seats: Welcome Pickups includes free child seats on all bookings. Kiwitaxi charges a small fee. GetTransfer and intui.travel — ask during booking.
Oversized items: Ski bags, surfboards, golf clubs, or musical instruments require larger vehicles. Mention during booking to ensure the right car is sent.
NEVER accept offers from touts in the arrivals hall — they charge 3–5× the meter. Use the automated taxi queue at Level 1 if not pre-booking. Bangkok traffic can turn 30 km into 2 hours during rush hour (7:30–9:30am, 4:30–7:30pm). Expressway tolls (฿25–75) are usually included in pre-booked transfers but added to meter taxis.
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