Ekkamai BTS Station

Ekkamai Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Sukhumvit Line. Located in the city center, the E7 station is one of the busiest BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Ekkamai BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Ekkamai Station.

The guide to Ekkamai BTS Station covers the following:

• Bangkok BTS Lines
• BTS Tickets & Fare from Ekkamai
• Ekkamai Station BTS Timetable
• Ekkamai BTS Station Map
• Hotels near Ekkamai BTS Station
• Things to Do near Ekkamai Station
• Public Transport Connections
• Getting to Popular Destinations

Bangkok BTS Lines

The BTS Green Line is the Skytrain system that consists of two lines (the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line) with 60 stations. 

Ekkamai is the station on the Sukhumvit Line (light green), which is the Skytrain line connecting the northern part of the city with downtown Bangkok and southeastern areas.

To travel from Ekkamai to one of the BTS stations on the Silom Line (dark green), you need to transfer between the two lines at Siam BTS Station.

BTS Tickets & Fare from Ekkamai Station

There are several types of Bangkok BTS tickets that can be purchased at the Ekkamai Station:

1. Single Journey Ticket.
2. Rabbit Card.
3. BTS One-Day Pass.

Single journey tickets can be purchased at ticket-issuing machines or at the ticket office of the station. At the ticket office, it is also possible to buy the Rabbit Card and the BTS One-Day Pass that let you travel without buying a ticket for each trip.

The price of a BTS ticket depends on the length of the journey, and it's detailed here: Bangkok BTS Green Line Fare.

To discover the BTS ticket price for a trip from Ekkamai Station to any station on the Sukhumvit and Silom lines, explore this fare table.

Ekkamai Station BTS Timetable

Discover the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Ekkamai Station.

To Kheha (east of Ekkamai Station):

• First train: 05:42
• Last train: 00:14
• Supplementary train: 00:27 (to Samrong only)

To Khu Khot (west of Ekkamai Station):

• First train: 05:30
• Last train: 23:48
• Supplementary train: 00:02 (to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao only)

The frequency of train departures from Ekkamai Station on the Sukhumvit Line is every 2.5-8 minutes, depending on the day and time.

Pay attention that service hours of the ticket office are 06:00-24:00. Passengers cannot add value or purchase tickets at the ticket office before or after service hours. To take the earliest and latest trains, you should use a Rabbit Card containing sufficient value or purchase a single journey card from a ticket-issuing machine.

Ekkamai BTS Station Map

Ekkamai Station is located on Sukhumvit Road in the heart of the city.

📍Google Maps

Explore the official area map of Ekkamai BTS Station in the picture below.

The nearest stations on the Sukhumvit Line:

• Thong Lo (E6)
• Phra Khanong (E8)

A full list of the stations can be found on the Bangkok BTS map.

Hotels near Ekkamai BTS Station

Ekkamai is a convenient area in Sukhumvit with the BTS Skytrain station that makes getting around the city very easy. Discover the best hotels near Ekkamai BTS Station below.

Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit: A luxurious hotel featuring modern air-conditioned rooms with a bathtub, located between Thong Lo and Ekkamai BTS stations (use Exit 1).

CIVIC Horizon Hotel & Residence: A reasonably-priced hotel just 50 meters from Ekkamai BTS Station, making it a good place to stay for tourists, short-term visitors, and even long-term dwellers (use Exit 1).

Lodge 61 Hotel: A 3-star budget hotel located on Sukhumvit Road, just a few minutes walking distance from Skytrain (use Exit 1).

Somerset Ekamai Bangkok: A modern hotel, offering a diverse selection of residences designed for every discerning traveler (use Exit 1).

Bourbon St. Boutique Hotel: Apartments, just above the award winning Restaurant & Oyster Bar, offering a high degree of comfort and convenience (use Exit 1).

Wyndham Garden Bangkok Sukhumvit 42: A well-rated hotel with 103 rooms and suites, featuring kitchenettes, sitting areas, and balconies, located mere steps from Ekkamai BTS Station (use Exit 2).

Things to Do near Ekkamai BTS Station

Ekkamai is a major business district with office buildings, international school, public and private agencies, and a popular residential location for Thais and expatriates.

Explore the list of the best things to do near Ekkamai BTS Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.

Tourist Attractions near Ekkamai BTS Station

Science Center for Education (Bangkok Planetarium): A museum with exhibitions in science, astronomy and various fields of technology, as well as the oldest planetarium in Thailand and Southeast Asia (use Exit 2).

WOW Park: A science museum that lets you bring science to life with over 40 interactive exhibits letting you learn through play, located on the 5th floor of Gateway Ekamai Mall (use Exit 4).

That Thong Temple: An ornate temple complex hosting traditional Buddhist rituals and Thai cremation ceremonies (use Exit 3).

Ekkamai is also a perfect place to experience Bangkok’s vibrant local nightlife. Join this guided Ekkamai and Thonglo bar crawl and start with a hidden bar, enjoy live music at a local bar, a rooftop with views, and dance the night away at a top club with a DJ.

Popular tourist attractions are two or three BTS stops away from Ekkamai Station.

Benchasiri Park: Known as the “Queen's Park,” as it was built to commemorate the 60th birthday of Queen Sirikit, the park is located near the Emporium shopping center (near Phrom Phong Station).

Benjakitti Park: The green space next to the Terminal 21 shopping mall, suitable for picnicking, cycling, and jogging around the lake (near Asok Station).

Soi Cowboy: The most famous red light district in Bangkok, which is a small alley packed with bars and clubs (near Asok Station).

The nightlife venues, such as Soi Cowboy and rooftop bars, are frequently visited by popular Bangkok nightlife tours similar to this tour to Soi Cowboy, Nana, Soi 11, Rooftops, Clubs & Go-Go’s.

Shopping near Ekkamai BTS Station

Gateway Ekamai: A sophisticated shopping mall offering a variety of retail shops & big-box stores, and a wide range of Japanese restaurants (use Exit 4).

Some of the best shopping venues in Bangkok are just two BTS stops away from Ekkamai Station.

EmQuartier: An upscale shopping mall next to Emporium, joined by a pedestrian bridge. It has a large market and many mid-range stores (near Phrom Phong Station).

Emporium: The most luxurious department store in Bangkok with luxury brands and designer stores and fine dining restaurants (near Phrom Phong Station).

EmSphere: The third mall in the "EM District" complex (near Phrom Phong Station).

Dining & Nightlife Venues near Ekkamai BTS Station

Khao Ekkamai: An exceptional restaurant, renowned for its dedication to preserving the rich heritage of Thai cooking while incorporating modern twists that elevate each dish to new heights.

Hangetsu Omakase: A restaurant offering a personalized unforgettable Japanese dining experience, focused on the art of Japanese cuisine, featuring high-quality, seasonal ingredients.

Popular Bangkok's rooftop venues not far away include:

Tichuca: One of the trendiest rooftop bars in Bangkok, located on the 46th floor of T-One Building in Soi Sukhumvit 40.

Octave Bar: A rooftop bar on the top of a luxury hotel building, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, in the Thonglor area.

Other Activities near Ekkamai BTS Station

You can experience the ancient martial art of Thailand from one of the best instructors in the country at FITFAC Muay Thai Gym, which has a branch on the 2nd floor of Gateway Ekamai, next to Ekkamai BTS Station.

The area around Ekkamai BTS Station is home to famous spa centers, where you can enjoy professional Thai massage and spa treatments. Some of the best spas in the area:

• Let's Relax Ekkamai
• BRADBURY, Bangkok’s “World’s Noisiest Massage”

Public Transport Connections

In the area around Ekkamai BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the Bangkok buses passing on Sukhumvit Road or take an intercity bus going to Eastern Thailand destinations from Ekkamai Bus Terminal.

Public Bus

At the Gateway Ekamai bus stop near Exit 4, you can board buses going west of the station, such as:

• 2 (3-1) to Memorial Bridge
• 3-44 to Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)
• 38 (3-8) to Victory Monument
• 48 (3-11) to the Grand Palace
• 71 (1-39) to Khlong Toei
• 98 to Asok
• 501 (1-53) to Old Town
• 511 to Khao San Road and Sai Tai Mai
• 519 (1-57) to Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)

In the same direction, you can choose the Bangkok Planetarium bus stop near Exit 2, where several other buses are going west of the station, such as:

• 26A (1-77) to Khlong Toei
• 40 (4-39) to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
• 72 (3-46) to Thewet
• 149 (4-53) to ICONSIAM, Wang Lang, Taling Chan and Sai Tai Mai

At the Wat That Thong bus stop near Exit 3, you can board buses going east of the station, such as:

• 2 (3-1) to Paknam
• 3-32 to Siam Amazing Park
• 3-44 to Victory Monument
• 23 (3-5) to Puchao Samingprai
• 25 (3-6) to Samut Prakan
• 38 (3-8) to Bangna
• 48 (3-11) to Bangna
• 71 (1-39) to Siam Amazing Park
• 98 to Udomsuk
• 133 (3-15) to Bang Phli
• 501 (1-53) to Ramkhamhaeng Road
• 511 (3-22E) to Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm
• 519 (1-57) to Minburi

Even if there is another bus stop not far from the station's Exit 1 (Major Ekamai bus stop), there you can board only some of the buses listed above.

Ekkamai Bus Terminal

Ekkamai Bus Terminal, also known as Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal, is a bus station next to Ekkamai BTS Station, mainly serving buses and vans running on intercity routes from Bangkok to various destinations in Eastern Thailand, such as Pattaya, Koh Samet, and Koh Chang.

You can use this search form to book your Ekkamai bus terminal tickets online.

Popular Destinations from Ekkamai Station

Explore the ways to get from Ekkamai BTS Station to the most popular Bangkok attractions, such as:

• Grand Palace
• Wat Arun
• ICONSIAM
• Chinatown
• Chatuchak Weekend Market
• Asiatique The Riverfront
• Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is an impressive complex of buildings that was an official residence of the Thai kings for 150 years. The complex also houses Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most important and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

To get from Ekkamai Station to the Grand Palace, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There, you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). From the adjacent Sathorn Pier, take a boat to Tha Chang Pier, which is the pier nearest to the entrance of the palace complex.

Another option is taking the Sukhumvit Line to Asok BTS Station (E4) and transferring to the MRT Blue Line at the nearby Sukhumvit MRT Station (BL22). From there, you can take the underground train to Sanam Chai MRT Station (BL31), which is the station about 1 km away from the Grand Palace.

Wat Arun

Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.

To get from Ekkamai Station to Wat Arun, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There, you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to get to Wat Arun Pier.

ICONSIAM

ICONSIAM shopping mall is a famous shopping complex with hundreds of high-end shops and restaurants and even an indoor floating market. It is also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.

To get from Ekkamai Station to ICONSIAM, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Krung Thon Buri BTS Station (S7). There you can transfer to the Gold Line and travel for one stop to Charoen Nakhon Station (G2), which is connected to ICONSIAM.

Another option is dropping off at Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6) and taking the ICONSIAM shuttle boat or one of the public boats to ICONSIAM Pier. Taking the shuttle boat is the cheapest option for getting there, as it's cheaper than the Gold Line train.

Chinatown

Bangkok Chinatown, locally known as Yaowarat, is one of the oldest and most unique cultural areas of the city, full of colorful buildings and decorations as well as Chinese-style attractions, restaurants, and markets.

To get from Ekkamai Station to Chinatown, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Asok BTS Station (E4). There you need to transfer to the MRT Blue Line at the nearby Sukhumvit MRT Station (BL22). From there, you can take the underground train to Wat Mangkon MRT Station (BL29), which is the main station in Chinatown.

Another option is taking the combination of the Sukhumvit and Silom lines to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6) and transferring to one of the boats going from Sathorn Pier to Ratchawong Pier.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest weekend markets in the world, containing more than 15,000 stalls selling various goods for local prices. The market is very popular among Thais and tourists, attracting over 200,000 visitors each day on the weekends.

To get from Ekkamai Station to Chatuchak, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Mo Chit BTS Station (N8).

Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, occupying a large complex of old warehouses on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the place where you can shop, dine, enjoy the views from Asiatique Sky or SkyFlyers, and visit dinosaurs of Jurassic World, or spend an evening watching the most popular ladyboy show in the city, Calypso Cabaret. It's also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok dinner cruises.

To get from Ekkamai Station to Asiatique, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There, you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (S6). At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the free Asiatique shuttle boat (after 16:00), the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to Asiatique Pier.

Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Mahanakhon SkyWalk is one of the city’s premium attractions on the very top of King Power Mahanakhon, the second tallest building in Bangkok. The observation deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city.

To get from Ekkamai Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3).