Phra Khanong BTS Station

Phra Khanong Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Sukhumvit Line. Located in the city center, the E8 station is one of the popular BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Phra Khanong BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Phra Khanong Station.

The guide to Phra Khanong BTS Station covers the following:

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

Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong Station

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

Phra Khanong Station BTS Timetable

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

To Kheha (east of Phra Khanong Station):

• First train: 05:44
• Last train: 00:16
• Supplementary train: 00:29 (to Samrong only)

To Khu Khot (west of Phra Khanong Station):

• First train: 05:28
• Last train: 23:46
• Supplementary train: 00:01 (to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao only)

The frequency of train departures from Phra Khanong 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.

Phra Khanong BTS Station Map

Phra Khanong Station is located on Sukhumvit Road , slightly to the east from the very center of the city.

📍Google Maps

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

The nearest stations on the Sukhumvit Line:

• Ekkamai (E7)
• On Nut (E9)

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

Hotels near Phra Khanong BTS Station

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

Jasmine Resort Hotel: A peaceful retreat with full facilities including an outdoor pool, sauna, and steam room, adjacent to BTS station (use Exit 1).

Ds67 Suites: A concept boutique hotel just steps from BTS Phra Khanong, offering 27 comfortable rooms, each thoughtfully designed around the Stories of Bangkok (use Exit 1).

Beat Hotel Bangkok: A hotel where all 54 rooms are designed and decorated by young celebrated artists from the fields of graphic design, urban art, and illustration (use Exit 3).

Bedever Bangkok Hotel: A very well-rated hotel situated next to BTS Phra Khanong Station, only 15 steps away (use Exit 3).

Hope Land Hotel: A hotel offering 231 fully furnished rooms designed to fill you with the warmth of home away from home (use Exit 4).

ibis Styles Bangkok Sukhumvit Phra Khanong: A hotel bursting with style, color, and all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay close to central Bangkok (use Exit 4).

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).

Things to Do near Phra Khanong BTS Station

Phra Khanong area offers an easy access to all parts of Bangkok. Just a short stroll away, you can find a rage of dining options including street food, fast food and fine-dining restaurants.

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

Tourist Attractions near Phra Khanong BTS Station

While there are no significant tourist attractions in the area, you can find many places of interest just a few BTS stops away from Phra Khanong 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 (near Ekkamai Station).

That Thong Temple: An ornate temple complex hosting traditional Buddhist rituals and Thai cremation ceremonies (near 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 Phra Khanong BTS Station

Some of the best shopping venues in Bangkok are just a few BTS stops away from Phra Khanong Station.

Gateway Ekamai: A sophisticated shopping mall offering a variety of retail shops & big-box stores, and a wide range of Japanese restaurants (near 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 Phra Khanong BTS Station

Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant Rooftop: A hidden gem perched high above the vibrant streets of Bangkok, offering a luxurious and inviting atmosphere and a breathtaking 360-degree view that stretches across the skyline.

SOL and LUNA BKK Rooftop: A rooftop oasis offers a seamless fusion of culinary artistry and stunning cityscapes.

Exceptional Bangkok's dining spots not far away include:

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.

Other Activities near Phra Khanong BTS Station

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

• Loft Thai Spa & Tea House Sukhumvit 71

Public Transport Connections

In the area around Phra Khanong BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the Bangkok buses passing on Sukhumvit Road.

Public Bus

At the BTS Phra Khanong bus stop near Exit 2, you can board buses going west of the station, such as:

• 2 (3-1) to Memorial Bridge
• 3-44 to Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)
• 23 (3-5) to Thewet
• 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)

At the BTS Phra Khanong 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

Popular Destinations from Phra Khanong Station

Explore the ways to get from Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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 Phra Khanong 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).