National Stadium BTS Station

National Stadium Station is the terminal BTS Skytrain station, where the western branch of the Silom Line ends. Located in the city center, the W1 station is one of the busiest BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about National Stadium BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near National Stadium Station.

The guide to National Stadium BTS Station covers the following:

• Bangkok BTS Lines
• BTS Tickets & Fare from National Stadium
• National Stadium Station BTS Timetable
• National Stadium BTS Station Map
• Hotels near National Stadium BTS Station
• Things to Do near National Stadium 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. 

National Stadium is the terminal station on the Silom Line (dark green), which is the Skytrain line connecting downtown Bangkok with the western bank of the Chao Phraya River.

To travel from National Stadium to one of the BTS stations on the Sukhumvit Line (light green), you need to transfer between the two lines at Siam BTS Station.

BTS Tickets & Fare from National Stadium Station

There are several types of Bangkok BTS tickets that can be purchased at the National Stadium 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 National Stadium Station to any station on the Silom and Sukhumvit lines, explore this fare table.

National Stadium Station BTS Timetable

Find the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from National Stadium Station.

To Bang Wa, south of National Stadium Station:

• First train: 05:30
• Last train: 00:00
• Supplementary train: 00:13

The frequency of train departures from National Stadium Station on the Silom Line is every 3.75-8 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.

National Stadium BTS Station Map

National Stadium Station is located on Rama I Road in the heart of the Siam area, which is a popular shopping area in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok.

📍Google Maps

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

The nearest station on the Silom Line:

• Siam (CEN)

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

Hotels near National Stadium BTS Station

If you’re looking for a fresh and trendy area to stay in Bangkok, Siam is where you need to start your search. It is a famous shopping and entertainment district, easily reachable from different parts of the city. Discover the best hotels near National Stadium BTS Station below.

ibis Bangkok Siam: A modern and comfortable pet-friendly hotel offering great-value rooms just steps away from MBK (use Exit 1).

Mercure Bangkok Siam: A 4-star hotel offering stylish rooms with city views a few steps away from National Stadium BTS Skytrain Station (use Exit 1).

Lub d Bangkok Siam: An affordable and funky accommodation, offering comfortable private and shared rooms near the BTS station (use Exit 1).

Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam: A hotel with spectacular views of the National Stadium and Bangkok city, located a short 2-minute walk from National Stadium BTS Station (use Exit 1).

Siam @ Siam Design Hotel Bangkok: One of the best-designed hotels in the area, featuring stylish décor and an infinity pool that overlooks the cityscape (use Exit 1).

Lit Bangkok Hotel & Residence: A modern hotel offering stylish accommodation with beautiful bespoke hotel rooms and artfully designed residences (use Exit 1).

Hua Chang Heritage Hotel: A luxury design hotel a short walk away from MBK Center, Jim Thompson House, and Siam Paragon (use Exit 3).

Pathumwan Princess Hotel: A 5-star property located a short walk from MBK Center (use Exit 4).

Things to Do near National Stadium BTS Station

Siam Square is a famous shopping and entertainment district in Bangkok. There is a top university, restaurants, fashion boutiques, and chic cafes scattered around this area. The Siam area is a lively place popular among the upper-class teenagers for fashion shopping and hanging out during daytime. Explore the list of the best things to do near National Stadium BTS Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.

Tourist Attractions near National Stadium BTS Station

Jim Thompson House: A beautiful museum that is a former home of Jim Thompson, an American architect and businessman who played an important role in Thailand's silk industry (use Exit 1).

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): The best exhibition center in the city with different kinds of art and photography exhibitions that change every month on multiple floors (use Exit 3).

Madame Tussauds Museum: The famous wax museum with hundreds of wax figures from local showmen and notable politicians to world-class athletes and award-winning scientists (located at Siam Discovery; use Exit 3).

Park @ Siam: The only public park in the heart of the Siam Square shopping district, managed by Chulalongkorn University (use Exit 4).

Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World: The largest aquarium in Southeast Asia with over 400 marine species and 30,000 sea creatures, including many sharks, eagle rays, and Gentoo penguins (located at Siam Paragon; use Exit 3).

Shopping near National Stadium BTS Station

MBK Center: A shopping paradise for tourists to shop for many things, from luggage and mobile accessories to souvenirs, where you can bargain for a discount (use Exit 4).

Siam Discovery: An ideal shopping mall for youngsters where they update new fashion trends, buy home decorations and electrical appliances, eat at restaurants, and watch movies at the theater (use Exit 3).

Siam Center: A vibrant and lively shopping mall, located across from Siam Paragon, with a wide variety of stores and brands to choose from, mainly a mid-priced range of trendy products that target the youth (use Exit 3).

Siam Paragon: The leading luxury shopping center with many brand-name shops, restaurants, and a movie theater (use Exit 3).

Dining & Nightlife Venues near National Stadium BTS Station

Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant: An authentic restaurant nestled in a beautifully restored heritage building, perfect for those seeking to explore the depths of Thailand’s culinary traditions.

The O.S.S Room by Jim Thompson Heritage: An exquisite restaurant offering an experience that combines the rich history of Thai silk with the art of fine dining.

Red Sky Rooftop Bar: A rooftop venue on the 56th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld that offers a captivating blend of exquisite dining and stunning city views atop Bangkok's bustling streets.

Red Sky Restaurant: The renowned dining spot on the 55th floor of the same hotel.

NAMA Japanese and Seafood Buffet: Located at CentralWorld, the restaurant offers a diverse spread of fresh sashimi, expertly grilled seafood, and authentic Japanese dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

UNO MAS: A Spanish restaurant at Centara Grand at CentralWorld that boasts stunning panoramic views, a curated selection of fine wines, and a menu filled with authentic Spanish delights.

Other Activities near National Stadium BTS Station

If you want to watch Muay Thai fights in Bangkok, check the schedule of the MBK Center Muay Thai stadium, as they have free fight night events two days a month.

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

• Lek Massage Siam Square
• Let's Relax Spa at MBK
• Let's Relax Siam Square One

Public Transport Connections

In the area around National Stadium BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the Bangkok buses passing on Rama I Road or use the canal boat service operating along the Saen Saep Canal.

Public Bus

At the National Stadium bus stop near Exit 2, you can board buses going west of the station, such as:

• 1-63 to Khao San Road and Rama VIII Park
• 11 (3-3) to Suan Luang Rama IX
• 15 (4-2) to Khao San Road and Old Town
• 47 (3-41) to Old Town
• 48 (3-11) to the Grand Palace
• 73 (2-45) to Memorial Bridge
• 73 (2-46) to Lat Phrao and Siam Amazing Park
• 113 (1-44) to Ramkhamhaeng Road
• 163 (4-55) to Salaya
• 204 (2-52) to Ratchawong Pier
• 501 (1-53) to Old Town

At the Bangkok Art and Culture Center bus stop near Exit 3, you can board buses going east of the station, such as:

• 1-63 to Lat Phrao and Fashion Island
• 15 (4-2) to Silom Road and Asiatique
• 47 (3-41) to Khlong Toei and Bangkok Port
• 48 (3-11) to Bangna
• 73 (2-45) to Pratunam and Ratchada
• 204 (2-52) to Mochit Bus Terminal
• 501 (1-53) to Ramkhamhaeng Road

Canal Boat

The nearest stop of the Saen Saep Express Boat is Saphan Hua Chang Pier, located under Hua Chang Bridge on Phaya Thai Road. The boat service operating on the Saen Saep Canal lets you travel to the old town of Bangkok to visit the historic tourist attractions in a few minutes.

Popular Destinations from National Stadium Station

Explore the ways to get from National Stadium 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 National Stadium Station to the Grand Palace, you need to take the Silom Line 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 Silom Line to Sala Daeng BTS Station (S2) and transferring to the MRT Blue Line at the nearby Si Lom MRT Station (BL26). 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 National Stadium Station to Wat Arun, you need to take the Silom Line 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 National Stadium Station to ICONSIAM, you need to take the Silom Line 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 National Stadium Station to Chinatown, you need to take the Silom Line to Sala Daeng BTS Station (S2) and transfer to the MRT Blue Line at the nearby Si Lom MRT Station (BL26). 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 Silom Line 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 between Thais and tourists, attracting over 200,000 visitors each day on the weekends.

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