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Train: SRT provides a suburban commuter train service between Hua Takhe (the nearest station to Suvarnabhumi on
the East line) and the northern suburban city of Rangsit via downtown Bangkok and the old Don Mueang Airport. The train
also connects with BTS and MRT at Phaya Thai and Phetchaburi stations respectively. Passengers pay a flat fare of Bt30.
A shuttle bus service linking the airport with Hua Takhe railway station is provided by BMTA for Bt15. The train service
is currently not as popular as the bus service because the fact that it requires a shuttle bus connection. The service
will be stopped when the Airport Express Link is completed.
Bus: The airport operates 4 airport express bus routes to downtown Bangkok. The buses are air-conditioned with
ample luggage space. The fare is 150 baht for the entire route. Passengers can get on the bus on the first floor of
the terminal. Additionally, 12 city bus routes operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) serve the airport's
dedicated bus terminal. City buses offer a cheaper alternative of Bt35 flat fare, compared with the airport express bus.
However, passengers must take a shuttle bus to the public transportation center's bus terminal before they can board the
regular city buses.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available on the same level as the arrival hall. There is a 50 baht surcharge on the
meter. The trips to the city will cost 200 – 400 baht (plus highway tolls of 70 baht) and will take about 30 – 40 min.
depending on traffic.
Limousine: Flat-fare limousines are available at the Arrivals Level (2nd floor). Limousine services are provided
by AOT. The Thai Royal First service is discontinued.
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