Krabi Bus Terminal

When it was decided to move from Bangkok, we chose Krabi province as our next place of residence. We could get to Krabi by plane in just 1 hour, by taxi, by night train or by bus. Air tickets for the required dates turned out to be quite expensive, and the train does not go directly to Krabi, but with a transfer. So we went to Mo Chit bus station to buy bus tickets.

How to get from Bangkok to Krabi

Taxi Bangkok - Krabi

There is also the option to order a taxi from Bangkok to Krabi. Transfer to Krabi by taxi is possible from Bangkok airport (Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang), or from the hotel. Travel time by taxi is 8-10 hours depending on traffic congestion. For big company Can order a minibus. This will even turn out cheaper than an individual transfer, because everyone can chip in. If you are traveling with a small child, a child seat can be installed in the taxi.

You can order a transfer Bangkok - Krabi follow this link >



Taxi prices

Where to stay in Krabi

We have compiled a selection of hotels in Ao Nang with good reviews, where they could easily stay for the night or during their vacation. Read our article -

Route Bangkok - Krabi

Travel time: ~10 hours
Distance: ~800 km

Krabi is located 780 km south of, if you measure the distance to the capital by the length of the highway. The prospect of traveling such a distance in the realities of an unfamiliar country can look daunting, especially for tourists who do not know English and first-time visitors to Southeast Asia.

However, any fears in this regard are unfounded, for several reasons:

  • Bangkok is the largest logistics center in the country, which allows you to quickly get from it to anywhere in Thailand;
  • The province is connected to the capital by a first-class highway, so a trip by bus or rented car will take no more than half a day;
  • high-quality transport infrastructure. Tourists can count on developed system car rental, comfortable and air-conditioned buses or railway carriages, as well as modern aircraft on domestic flights.

Another important point: Thailand is a country with high level safety for tourists. Subject to standard precautions, foreign citizens can travel anywhere within the country without fear of being robbed or deceived.

Local residents treat farangs (European tourists) with friendliness and understanding. That's why The kingdom is very popular among backpackers.

All the ways to get from Bangkok to Krabi on your own

Krabi Province is located in a region replete with mountain ranges and relict forests that extend over hundreds of square kilometers. This combination of natural obstacles causes absence of a railway in the province - the cheapest mode of transport in Thailand. That's why Krabi can only be reached by highway or air.

Still here well developed sea and river communications with neighboring provinces, however, these methods are not discussed in the article.

By plane

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In Krabi towne. It receives domestic flights from several Thai airlines and can be reached by affordable price. This circumstance distinguishes Krabi from other destinations, such as Koh Samui, which can only be reached with the help of one monopolist airline, which mercilessly inflates prices.

Airlines

Several airlines operate in this direction:

  • Bangkok Airways the largest national air carrier with high prices. A sort of local analogue of Aeroflot;
  • Thai Air Asia low-cost airline with low prices;
  • Thai Lion Air low-cost airline with low prices.

There are two international airports in Bangkok:

  • Suvarnubhumi the largest airport in the capital. This is where most international flights arrive;
  • Dongmuang A smaller airport serving primarily domestic or regional flights.

There is only one company that flies from Suvarnubhumi to Krabi - Bangkok Airways. Its monopoly position at the airport causes high prices by local standards - from 5,000 rubles for a round trip ticket.

To use the services of cheap low-cost airlines starting from 2,000 rubles per round trip flight, travelers will have to go to Don Mueang. You can get from one airport to another using a free shuttle bus.

The way from the airport

Krabi Airport is located 15 km from Krabi Town capital of the province and 26 km from the main seaside resort Ao Nanga.

You can get to these locations in 20-30 minutes drive on the following types of public transport:

  • municipal bus to Krabi Town 100 baht;
  • municipal bus to Ao Nang 150 baht;
  • municipal bus to the bus station in Krabi town 80 baht;
  • taxi to Krabi Town 300 baht;
  • taxi to Ao Nang 450 baht.

You can find a bus station and a taxi rank on the area in front of the airport terminals. There are also car rental offices.

Reference! If you want to save money and at the same time try the local transport flavor, you can go to the highway behind the parking lot and catch a songthaew or tuk-tuk.

Tickets for trains, buses, ferries, charters

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By bus

As already noted, the distance to Krabi by road is 780 km, approximately 11-13 hour trip. Buses depart from several locations and arrive at the Krabi Town Bus Station ( Krabi Bus Terminal).

There are several bus stations in Bangkok. You can take the bus to Krabi from the following places:

  • northern bus station (Mo Chit Bus Station). Coordinates on the map: 13.813591, 100.548882;
  • Southern Bus Station. Coordinates on the map: 13.780739, 100.422941.

Selecting a bus station depends on which airport you landed at.

The cost of a shuttle from the airport to the nearest bus station is 100 baht. A taxi will cost 350-500 baht.

Types and prices

The cheapest flight to Krabi costs 570 baht.. For this money you can count on a day trip in an air-conditioned bus and a free bottle of water.

The most expensive flight is night. It will cost 1500-2000 baht. Its price includes: meals, steward services, toilet on board, TV in the back of the seat. Seats in expensive buses fold out completely horizontal position and turn into a mini-bed, which allows you to sleep comfortably during the trip.

Reference! Bus station Krabi Bus Terminal is located some distance from the city. You can get from here to Krabi Town by municipal bus for 60 baht, or for 40 baht by tuk-tuk and songthaew. Buses also run from here to Ao Nang for 150 baht.

By train

In the east, neighboring Krabi is the province of Surat Thani. A railway line runs through its territory leading from the capital to Malaysia. Anyone who wants to look at the life of Thailand from the inside can use this road when traveling to Krabi.

Where to take the train?

Train to Surat Thani departs from the station Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok (coordinates: 13.740235, 100.516836) and arrives at Suratthani Station(coordinates: 9.108232, 99.230337) daily. In total, it sends 8-11 trains.

Travel time is 9-12 hours.

Types and prices

There are three types of trains that differ in speed:

  • special express 9 hours;
  • express 11 o'clock;
  • regular train 12-13 hours.

The following types of seats are available:

  • 3rd class seat from 200 baht;
  • 1st class seat from 550 baht;
  • reserved seat from 750 baht;
  • shelf in a two-seater compartment from 1000 baht;
  • single suite 1700 baht.

Transfer to bus in Surat Thani

Surathani bus station located right next to the station. From there you can go in any direction, including to the bus station in Krabi Town.

The cost of such a trip will be approximately 250 baht, and the travel time will be 3-4 hours.Flights depart every hour and a half.

Rented car, transfer

Car rental

The cost of renting a middle class car is from 900 baht per day.

You can rent it directly at Bangkok airport from numerous companies, or by using the appropriate international services. Travel time will be 11-13 hours. To rent you will need an international driver's license, insurance and security deposit of 3,000-10,000 baht.

Gasoline costs will average 2,500 baht (about 80 liters).

Taxi and transfers

It is convenient to order taxis and transfers on Kiwitaxi.ru - this is an online system for searching for taxis and booking individual transfers. Pros:

  • fixed cost
  • meeting with nameplate
  • 24/7 support

A taxi will cost a pretty penny - from 10,000 baht per trip. It is much cheaper and faster to buy a plane ticket.

Transfer services Almost no one provides for such a distance. And if you do manage to order it, it will cost more than an air ticket.

Attention! Do not forget that in the country there is a fine or prison term for refusing to pay for it while driving with your torso naked.

Cheap and simple - the best way to transfer:

  • for backpackers and budget tourists bus for 570 baht;
  • for everyone else domestic flight for 1000 baht.

To get from Krabi to Bangkok, you have several options to consider. Here are the main types of transport that carry out transportation between these points:

  • Bus
  • Taxi

If the goal is to get to your destination as quickly as possible, then choose Air. If time is of the essence, and accessibility of the trip comes first, then you should give preference to the Bus.

The fare, of course, will depend on the type of transport chosen. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option. It will cost approximately THB 14,800. If you want to save money on moving, then choose the Bus: Bus tickets cost only THB 557.

How far is it from Krabi to Bangkok?

When traveling by land transport It is important to understand the distance you will have to travel from Krabi to Bangkok. From Krabi to Bangkok 700 km. In a straight line - as an airplane flies - the distance is 651 km.

How long does it take to get from Krabi to Bangkok?

The travel time from Krabi to Bangkok depends on the type of transport you use. In general, the trip usually lasts from 2 to 14 hours.

How much does it cost to travel from Krabi to Bangkok?

The cost of travel from Krabi to Bangkok varies depending on the means of transport you choose. The most budget option is offered by Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่งจำกัด): choose the Bus and the ticket will cost you THB 557.

If you want to travel with greater comfort, then pay attention to Taxi and get ready to pay THB 14,800 for a one-way Taxi ticket.

We have compiled a list with estimated prices for travel from Krabi to Bangkok different types transport for general understanding:

  • Bus tickets – THB 557 - THB 944;
  • Flights – THB 1,438 - THB 4,776

There is always the option of ordering a taxi: the approximate cost of the trip will be from THB 11,500 to THB 14,800.

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How many flights per day between Krabi and Bangkok?

The number of flights per day varies depending on the type of transport chosen.

  • Flights between Krabi and Bangkok operate throughout the day: as a rule, there are about 34 departures daily.
  • Buses leave for the route at 08:20 in the morning, and the last flight leaves at 17:30 in the evening. A total of 16 buses run between Krabi and Bangkok during the day.

A taxi is always a good option: you can order a car from Krabi to Bangkok at any time of the day.

The most popular modes of transport for travel from Krabi to Bangkok

How to choose the most convenient option for a trip from Krabi to Bangkok? To make your choice easier, we surveyed 1,000 travelers. Here are the voting results:

  • 706 travelers chose to fly.
  • 294 decided to go by bus.

I tried to collect all the ways to get to Krabi from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. There are budget options, and there are not so much. But in terms of convenience, Krabi will give odds to the same Samui, trivially because it is not an island and there is no need to contact the ferry.

On the other hand, Krabi is located away from the railway, which makes the option of traveling by train not as convenient as we would like. We are generally in last time We just rented a car in Bangkok and drove it for a few days. It was possible to get there in 1 day, but we made stops in the most beautiful and.

Airplane

The plane comes first because the price/convenience ratio is a very good option. This is not where Bangkok Airways has a monopoly and prices are through the roof. For a price of about 1000-2000 baht, you can easily buy a plane ticket from Airasia or Nokair and quickly fly to Krabi.

However, there is such a nuance that Airasia and Nokair fly from the airport, so if you fly as standard to Suvarnabhumi, then you will still need to invest time and effort to get to another airport. However, it will take you 30-60 minutes by taxi and about 300-500 baht in cash equivalent. There are also free shuttle buses between airports. Details in the article about Don Muang, I have already given the link. By the way, as an option, you can spend the night in Bangkok at an inexpensive transit hotel, where I stayed several times.

If you are going to buy air tickets, I advise you to do it through Aviasales.ru and we use them ourselves, they are very convenient services.

But getting from the airport in Krabi to Ao Nang is not at all difficult. You will most likely go to Ao Nang, that’s where everyone lives. So, buses run from the airport and their schedule is adjusted to the arrival time of flights. Well, no one bothers you to take a taxi.

It is also worth mentioning separately that you can fly to Krabi from Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thai Airways, but the price will not be as good as that of low-cost airlines. Therefore, in terms of price/convenience ratio, this option is no longer as tasty as those described above. But here everyone chooses for themselves how much they are willing to spend on moving.

Bus Bangkok-Krabi

How to buy a bus ticket online

Tickets are sold at the ticket office on the third floor of the bus station, priced from 500 to 1000 baht, depending on the chosen company and class of service.

Tickets can now be purchased online only on the website. Almost all bus companies are present in its database, so there will be a choice. But not all directions, only popular ones. It is not yet possible to buy a ticket to some city in a remote province. Payment by bank card or PayPal, electronic ticket, very convenient!

Southern bus station

Buses towards Krabi depart from the Southern Bus Station, which is easiest to get to by taxi directly from. I recommend taxis to anyone who has no experience traveling around the city, is burdened with luggage, or is simply terribly tired after a flight. Only sit with a driver who does not refuse to drive according to the meter. The bus station is called Sai Thai Mai, and do not forget to clarify to the taxi driver that you need the new one, “New Sai Thai Bus Terminal”, otherwise you may be taken to another place. Just in case .

Travel time and nuances

Travel time is about 12 hours, the bus arrives at the Krabi Town bus station. There are three flights from Bangkok to Krabi, one morning and two at night. Considering that you will spend half the day on the road, it is better to sleep through them safely, so choose one of the evening ones.

Before you check your suitcase into the luggage compartment, take out warm clothes that will soon come in handy on the road. It’s just that Thai drivers have, to put it mildly, a peculiarity, which is expressed in the air conditioner working at full power. Even if you read this smiling, remember about warm clothes, they will help you get to Krabi without pneumonia.

Cons this method: long travel time, uncomfortable temperature, not the most convenient places.
Pros: low price, opportunity to sleep on the road.

Train + bus

How to buy a train ticket online

You can buy a combined train/bus ticket at the Hua Lamphong ticket office or at any travel agency on the streets of Bangkok. In my opinion, if you are going to buy tickets from an agency, it is better to do it in advance and via the Internet. There is such an opportunity - .

Payment by bank card or PayPal. The bus ticket is electronic; the train ticket must be obtained in the original, either at the agency office (several points) or by mail. Unfortunately, Thai railways do not support the electronic ticket system.

Movement diagram

If you decide to get from Bangok to Krabi by train, there is a catch - there are no direct trains to Krabi province, because rails have not yet been laid in this part of the kingdom of Thailand. So, the route will be a combined “train + bus”.

When choosing a train ticket, plan to end in the cities of Surat Thani (in common parlance Surat), Nakhon Si Thammarat (Nakhon) or Trang. Immediately tell the train ticket office that you are going to Krabi, they will sell you a bus ticket (price ranges from 350-400 baht) and you are guaranteed to be met at the train and escorted by hand to the bus.

Trains to Surat Thani run every hour and a half, with only two trains leaving for Trang and Nakhon in the evening. The cost of a train ticket is between 400 and 1,500 baht, depending on the class of carriage and whether you have an upper or lower seat. It is better to travel by 1st or 2nd class express train with air conditioning. In Thailand, as in Russia, railway workers love extremes. In the Thai carriage, the air conditioning works like in a refrigerator, so prepare a blanket, socks, sweaters, jackets and closed shoes, you will need them. I wrote more about it in another post.

Travel time to Surat Thani is about 13 hours, to Trang about 15 hours, and to Nakhon about 17 hours. After this, you will have a bus ride from the railway station to the office of the carrier company, wait for a regular bus to Krabi and the trip to Krabi will take about 3 hours.

There is another nuance of the “train + bus” option, which is that each company brings you to its office, from which you still have to take a taxi or songthaew to get to your home or hotel. The office can be located either in Krabi Town or in Ao Nang.

Cons This is the best way to get from Bangkok to Krabi: a long journey, many transfers, the final stop is far from the main resort of Krabi.
Pros: On the train you can sleep on a full bed, but this is only part of the journey.

Railway station in Bangkok

From Suvarnaphumi Airport to Krabi itself there is a multi-lane highway with excellent quality road surface. If you have driving skills on roads with left-hand traffic, you can complete the journey in 11-12 hours with short rest stops. With average fuel consumption on the highway, even 10 liters per hundred, you will burn 80 liters of gasoline. This is about 2400 baht.

The car is returned at Krabi airport, at the company counter. The approximate total cost of this trip option from Bangkok to Krabi, for two people, is about 3,500 baht, if you do not take into account the cost of the service to return the car at another point. And if you take into account, you need to add about 5,000 baht, or just rent a car for a longer period of 5 days, then this service can become free (for example, from Hertz). I was just renting a car to get to Ao Nang and travel around the area, so the information is first-hand, as they say. I really liked it.

Cons: travel time, deposit freezing, a driver's license is required, after a difficult flight you will have to lose a day in Bangkok to rest before the trip.
Pros: price, comfort, interesting experience and impressions.

From Phuket to Krabi

You can get to Krabi very quickly from Phuket by land; it only takes 2.5-3 hours by car. It will be faster than a plane with its check-in for the flight, baggage collection upon arrival and a taxi from Krabi airport to your hotel.

As an option, do not take a transfer/taxi from Phuket, but rent a car. Then it will be very convenient. In Krabi, drive around all the main attractions and return the car at Krabi airport.

Bus

Buses and minivans depart from Phuket to Krabi several times a day from bus station No. 2, which is located in the north of Phuket Town, next to the Super Cheap Market. Buses start running from about half past six in the morning and end at five in the evening, departing every hour.

A one-way ticket costs about 150 baht. The bus ride to Krabi takes approximately 3 hours.

Taxi upon arrival

Nobody bothers you to take a taxi upon arrival in Phuket. It will cost from 3,000 baht for a passenger car, a minivan is more expensive. As I already said, you can order exactly the same car in advance via the Internet, so that you can be taken straight into the car.

If you have not booked in advance, then leave the airport and look for transfer counters on the street, negotiate and pay.

How to get to your beach in Krabi

From Krabi Town

If your trip from Bangkok to Krabi ends in Krabi Town, and you need to go to Ao Nang, then take a songthaew (pickup minibus) that goes in the right direction, the price of such a trip does not exceed 50 baht per person. Travel time is about an hour, the songthaew does not go fast and stops often.

You can find out if the songthaew goes to Ao Nang from the driver. You can get to Nopparat Thara beach by the same songthaew, but it is better to ask the driver in advance about the route or arrange for him to go there.

From Krabi airport

The bus stops at Krabi Town, if this is what you need, you can get off there. The cost of tickets to Krabi Town is 80 baht. Travel time is about 30 minutes.

In addition to the bus, you can take a taxi, both locally and. This may even be more profitable if there are several of you. I got there for 600 baht. About.

Bus Krabi Airport - Ao Nang

P.S. If you come to Krabi on vacation and are looking for housing, I remind you that we have a collection I personally collected, where there are more than 70 houses with a map and photos. Accommodation for a short period can be found through RoomGuru, this is the most convenient service showing discounts on hotels.

From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Krabi can be reached by plane, bus, train and taxi. The flight will take you 1 hour 20 minutes. By bus you will get there in 10-12 hours. It takes the longest to get to Krabi by train. It travels only to nearby cities, 12-17 hours, depending on the final station. Upon arrival, you need to transfer to a bus, which takes about 3 hours to get to Krabi. The cost of a plane ticket ranges from 20 to 110 dollars, depending on the type of airline, for a bus - from 18 to 30, for a train - from 20 to 50. A taxi ride will cost you 150 dollars or more. The distance between Bangkok and Krabi is about 800 km by land and 650 km by air.

Thailand has well-developed domestic flights. That is why it is recommended to fly to Krabi. Taking the bus is a good way to save money, but air conditioning can make you sick. Trains in Thailand do not follow such a strict schedule as in Russia, and can be late by two to three hours. Choosing a taxi is not too much good idea, since a trip of 800 km is not cheap, however, if you arrive after 23:00, then this is the only way to leave without long waits.

Krabi are not crabs

It would seem that the meaning of the city's name is obvious. The beaches are home to many crabs, and there is even a monument to this arthropod on the embankment. However, in fact, the word “krabi” in the Thai language means a type of bladed weapon, which is reflected on the city’s coat of arms.
Krabi is a calm provincial town. Unlike popular resorts Thailand, housing prices here are low, and the nature is no less beautiful than in Phuket or Pattaya. If you want to save money or have been to Thailand more than once, you should come here.

Expectation

Travel time

Clients

Individual tourist

Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi are operated by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. Travel time is 1 hour 20 minutes. The ticket price for a short flight is quite high - about $110, but the service is excellent.
You can save money if you choose a low-cost airline: Air Asia, Lion Air, Nok Air. Ticket prices from AirAsia start at $20. These companies fly from Don Muang Airport. It's easy to get to. For this purpose, there is even a free shuttle that runs between airports from 5.00 to 24.00. Upon boarding, you must present a ticket for the upcoming flight. The bus departs from exit No. 3 on the second floor.

Planes to Krabi:

Suvarnabhumi Airport: Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
Don Mueang Airport: Air Asia, Lion Air, Nok Air

Schedule:

from 06:00 to 22:00

Route:

Suvarnabhumi Airport (Don Mueang for low-cost airlines) – Krabi Airport

Travel time:

1 hour 20 minutes

Expectation:

30-90 minutes

Comfort:

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways - average: spacious cabin, free food and drinks
Low-cost airlines - low: narrow space between seats, luggage and food - for a fee

Price:

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways: from $50
Low-cost airlines: from $20

For whom:

for businessmen and wealthy people; for those who are in a hurry; for the elderly and people with disabilities, For married couple with 1-2 children

How to get from Krabi Airport to Krabi Town:

You can get from Krabi Airport by taxi and bus. The bus schedule is coordinated with airplane flights, so you won’t have to wait long.

Expectation

Travel time

Clients

Individual tourists

The cost of travel by bus from Bangkok to Krabi depends on its class: Express for 50 seats ($18) and VIP for 24 seats ($28). Travel time is 12 hours.
Buses depart from Southern bus station city ​​(Southern Bus Terminal/Sai Thai Mai). They are all air conditioned and it gets cold on the way. Although the buses offer blankets, it is better to take care of warm clothes. They also give you a small free snack during the trip: juice and cookies.
You can also get to Krabi by buses from private travel agencies that depart from Khaosan Street. Their prices can reach $30. They look nice, but that's their only advantage. The technical condition of such buses leaves much to be desired. It happens that the trip lasts more than 12 hours due to several transfers, about which passengers are not notified in advance.

Buses from Bangkok to Krabi:

private and public routes

Schedule:

official bus - 07:00, 17:30, 18:50, 19:20, 19:30, 20:40
private bus - 18:00, other flights need to be confirmed on site

Route:

official bus:
Suvarnabhumi Airport - South Bus Station - Krabi Bus Station
private bus:
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Khao San Street - office of the carrier company in Krabi

Travel time:

Expectation:

from 10 minutes to 10 hours

Comfort:

official bus
high: wide rows between seats, air conditioning, packed lunches included in the ticket price, blankets
private bus
medium: old buses

Price:

18-30 dollars

For whom:

for those who want to save money, see non-tourist places in the country or are afraid to fly

How to find the bus stop to Krabi:

Official buses depart from Bangkok South Bus Terminal. You can get there from the airport by taxi or bus No. 556. Private buses leave from Khao San Street. You can get there from the airport by taxi.

Expectation

Travel time

Clients

Individual tourist

There is no direct train connection with Krabi, so transfers are indispensable. From Bangkok you can take a train to the cities closest to the resort, Surat Thani and Trang, and then transfer to a taxi or bus.
The fare depends on the destination, class of carriage and seat in it and ranges from 20 to 50 dollars. To this we must add the price of a bus ticket to Krabi, approximately $6, or the cost of a taxi ride.
Travel time depends on the final station and averages 12 hours. Add to this the bus ride to Krabi, about 3 hours, and the time spent transferring from train to bus. Total time The journey will take approximately 16 hours.

Trains from Bangkok to Krabi:

flights Bangkok-Surat Thani, Bangkok-Trang with transfer to bus

Schedule:

Bangkok-Surat Thani: 08:05, 13:00, 14:45, 15:10, 15:35, 17:05, 17:35, 18:30, 19:30, 22:50
Bangkok-Trang: 17:05, 18:30

Route:

Surat Thani: Suvarnabhumi Airport - Hua Lamphong railway station - Surat Thani railway station - Talaat Kaset city bus station No. 2 - Krabi bus station
Trang: Suvarnabhumi Airport - Hua Lamphong railway station - Trang railway station - bus stop in Trang near the Trang Somboon Electric store (Hwy 4046) - Krabi bus station

Travel time:

Bangkok-Surat Thani-Krabi: train (9-11 hours) + bus (4 hours)
Bangkok-Trang-Krabi: train (15-17 hours) + bus (2 hours 30 minutes)

Expectation:

~2 hours between flights

Comfort:

Thai trains have three classes of carriage:
Coupe for two people. Air conditioner.
Lying and sitting places in a common carriage. Air conditioner.
Seats in a common carriage. Fan.
All carriages have a toilet and washbasin. Each seat is separated by a curtain.

Price:

train (from 20 to 50$) + bus (~4$)
It is better to buy tickets for 1st and 2nd class carriages in advance: they are sold out quickly.

For whom:

for those who want to save money, rest on the road, and have time left for transfers

How to get from the airport to Bangkok railway station:

The train departs from Hua Lamphong railway station. The cheapest and most convenient way to get there is by metro. You can get to its underground station from the bottom floor of the airport.