Ratchathewi Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Sukhumvit Line. Located in the city center, the N1 station is one of the busiest BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Ratchathewi BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Ratchathewi Station.
The guide to Ratchathewi BTS Station covers the following:
- Bangkok BTS Lines
- BTS Tickets & Fare from Ratchathewi
- Ratchathewi Station BTS Timetable
- Ratchathewi BTS Station Map
- Hotels near Ratchathewi BTS Station
- Things to Do near Ratchathewi 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.
Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi Station
There are several types of Bangkok BTS tickets that can be purchased at the Ratchathewi Station:
- Single Journey Ticket.
- Rabbit Card.
- 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 Ratchathewi Station to any station on the Sukhumvit and Silom lines, explore this fare table.
| Code | Destination | Price, THB |
|---|---|---|
| N24 | Khu Khot | 65 |
| N23 | Yaek Kor Por Aor | 65 |
| N22 | Royal Thai Air Force Museum | 65 |
| N21 | Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital | 65 |
| N20 | Saphan Mai | 65 |
| N19 | Sai Yud | 65 |
| N18 | Phahon Yothin 59 | 65 |
| N17 | Wat Phra Sri Mahathat | 65 |
| N16 | 11th Infantry Regiment | 65 |
| N15 | Bang Bua | 65 |
| N14 | Royal Forest Department | 65 |
| N13 | Kasetsart University | 65 |
| N12 | Sena Nikhom | 65 |
| N11 | Ratchayothin | 65 |
| N10 | Phahon Yothin 24 | 62 |
| N9 | Ha Yaek Lat Phrao | 60 |
| N8 | Mo Chit | 43 |
| N7 | Saphan Khwai | 40 |
| N6* | Sena Ruam* | 35 |
| N5 | Ari | 32 |
| N4 | Sanam Pao | 28 |
| N3 | Victory Monument | 25 |
| N2 | Phaya Thai | 17 |
| N1 | Ratchathewi | 17 |
| CEN | Siam | 17 |
| E1 | Chit Lom | 25 |
| E2 | Phloen Chit | 28 |
| E3 | Nana | 32 |
| E4 | Asok | 35 |
| E5 | Phrom Phong | 40 |
| E6 | Thong Lo | 43 |
| E7 | Ekkamai | 47 |
| E8 | Phra Khanong | 47 |
| E9 | On Nut | 47 |
| E10 | Bang Chak | 64 |
| E11 | Punnawithi | 65 |
| E12 | Udom Suk | 65 |
| E13 | Bang Na | 65 |
| E14 | Bearing | 65 |
| E15 | Samrong | 65 |
| E16 | Pu Chao | 65 |
| E17 | Chang Erawan | 65 |
| E18 | Royal Thai Naval Academy | 65 |
| E19 | Pak Nam | 65 |
| E20 | Srinagarindra | 65 |
| E21 | Phraek Sa | 65 |
| E22 | Sai Luat | 65 |
| E23 | Kheha | 65 |
| W1 | National Stadium | 25 |
| S1 | Ratchadamri | 25 |
| S2 | Sala Daeng | 28 |
| S3 | Chong Nonsi | 32 |
| S4 | Saint Louis | 35 |
| S5 | Surasak | 40 |
| S6 | Saphan Taksin | 43 |
| S7 | Krung Thon Buri | 47 |
| S8 | Wongwian Yai | 47 |
| S9 | Pho Nimit | 64 |
| S10 | Talat Phlu | 65 |
| S11 | Wutthakat | 65 |
| S12 | Bang Wa | 65 |
Ratchathewi Station BTS Timetable
Find the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Ratchathewi Station.
To Kheha, southeast of Ratchathewi Station:
- First train: 05:27
- Last train: 23:58
- Supplementary train: 00:12 (to Samrong only)
To Khu Khot, north of Ratchathewi Station:
- First train: 05:46
- Last train: 00:04
- Supplementary train: 00:18 (to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao only)
The frequency of train departures from Ratchathewi 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.
Ratchathewi BTS Station Map
Ratchathewi Station is located on Phaya Thai Road in the heart of the city, which is a popular shopping area in Bangkok.
Explore the official area map of Ratchathewi BTS Station in the picture below.
The nearest stations on the Sukhumvit Line:
- Phaya Thai (N2)
- Siam (CEN)
A full list of the stations can be found on the Bangkok BTS map.
Hotels near Ratchathewi BTS Station
If you’re looking for a convenient area to stay in Bangkok, the Ratchathewi area is definitely worth considering. It is a commercial district in Bangkok, similar to Siam but with more authentic and local feel than the more modern neighbor. Discover the best hotels near Ratchathewi BTS Station below.
Asia Hotel Bangkok: A well-rated hotel just 220 meters from Ratchathewi BTS Station, with a direct link bridge for easy access (use Exit 1).
Evergreen Place Bangkok: A hotel offering 119 one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites just a 2-minute walk to BTS Ratchathewi Station and a 8-minute walk to Siam Paragon shopping complex and MBK Mall (use Exit 1).
VIE Hotel Bangkok: An award-winning 5-star hotel just steps away from the BTS station, offering luxurious and elegantly decorated spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the cityscape (use Exit 2).
Siam Swana Hotel: An affordable hotel that provides a complete range of amenities just a 1-minute walk away from the BTS station (use Exit 1).
Bed Station Hostel: An eclectic industrial style Bangkok hostel, located only 2 minutes’ walk from Ratchathewi BTS Station (use Exit 3).
Bangkok City Suite: A hotel offering some of the most affordable rooms in this location (use Exit 3).
Diamond City Hotel: A boutique city hotel, offering modern rooms in quiet neighborhood within walking distance to BTS Ratchathewi (use Exit 1).
Cacha Hotel: An industrial-chic boutique hotel, set in a former shophouse and featuring murals by well-known street artists (use Exit 3).
Centre Point Pratunam: 4-star hotel conveniently situated near Pratunam Market right across from Platinum Fashion Mall and Pantip IT Plaza (use Exit 4).
Things to Do near Ratchathewi BTS Station
Ratchathewi is a commercial district in Bangkok, similar to Siam but with more authentic and local feel than the modern neighbor. The area features numerous fashion shopping centers and many of them offer wholesale deals, making the area very popular between retailers. Many foreign tourists from the Middle East and India also like to stay and do shopping in this Bangkok area. Not far from the station, there's also the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (use Exit 4 to get there).
Explore the list of the best things to do near Ratchathewi BTS Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.
Tourist Attractions near Ratchathewi BTS Station
Baiyoke Tower II: One of the highest buildings in Bangkok, where on the 77th floor is the observation deck, from which you can also get to the revolving viewpoint on the 84th floor offering an incredibly beautiful panoramic view of the city (use Exit 4).
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).
Chalerm La Park: A lovely little park with graffiti art, currently closed (used Exit 2).
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 1).
Sra Pathum Palace: A residence of the Thai Royal Family, where the Queen Savang Vadhana Museum is open to the public from mid-December to March (use Exit 2).
Suan Pakkad Palace: Collection of 8 traditional Thai houses surrounded by a tropical garden gives you an insight into the appreciation of art and gardening by members of the Royal family (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; one stop away).
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; one stop away).
Shopping near Ratchathewi BTS Station
The Platinum Fashion Mall: The largest wholesale and retail mall with several hundreds of small shops selling women's fashion clothes, accessories, souvenirs, luggage, and more. Bargaining here is also acceptable (use Exit 4).
Pantip Plaza: A shopping mall housing many stalls with computers, phones, gaming accessories, and other electronics (use Exit 4).
Pratunam Market: The most famous shopping spot in the area filled with stalls and small shops that are open from dawn till dusk and sell mainly fashion-related products, including clothes, fabrics, textiles and accessories for really good prices (use Exit 4).
Indra Square: A wholesale and retail fashion shopping mall located in the area (use Exit 4).
Krungthong Plaza: Both retail and wholesale shopping mall for plus size clothes at reasonable prices, located just opposite Platinum Mall (use Exit 4).
Palladium Night Market: Small night market in Bangkok’s Pratunam district, located just across the street from Pratunam Market, selling various options from clothes, leather goods, hand bags to accessories at reasonable rates (use Exit 4).
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 1).
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 2).
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 2).
Siam Paragon: The leading luxury shopping center with many brand-name shops, restaurants, and a movie theater (use Exit 2).
Dining & Nightlife Venues near Ratchathewi BTS Station
The most popular places, where you can combine lunch or dinner with incredible views of the city from above, are the restaurants on the top floors of Baiyoke Tower II:
Baiyoke Sky Restaurant on the 76th/78th Floor: The place where you can indulge in a premium buffet experience with unlimited premium steaks, seafood, and a special focus on grilled juicy prawns, alongside a wide variety of other dishes.
Stella Palace on the 79th Floor: A premium Chinese grill and steak buffet with a wide selection of dishes, including European, Japanese, and Chinese-inspired steaks, teppanyaki, dim sum, and more.
Balcony Restaurant on the 81st Floor: The restaurant offering a premium buffet dinner high above Bangkok, where you can savor a wide variety of international and Asian dishes, including selections such as fresh seafood, grilled meats, Japanese favorites, shabu-shabu, and chef’s specialties prepared at live cooking stations.
Crystal Grill on the 82nd Floor: A premium seafood and steak buffet, where you can savor a variety of dishes, including Wagyu, Kurobuta, river prawns, crab, omakase sushi, sashimi, oysters, hotate, Peking duck, and premium shabu.
Walk Rooftop Bar: Located at Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok, the bar is inviting you to experience an exceptional blend of vibrant city views, innovative cocktails, and delicious bites.
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.
Other Activities near Ratchathewi 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.
In the area, there is a pottery studio, where guests of all ages can slow down, unwind, and take a break from hectic city life by joining a Pottery Bisque Painting Class with Glazing & Firing.
The area around Ratchathewi 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:
- Let's Relax Spa Phaya Thai
- Sabaikay Head Massage & Sleep Salon
- Urban Calm Spa
- Let's Relax Spa at MBK
Public Transport Connections
In the area around Ratchathewi BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the Bangkok buses passing on Phaya Thai Road or use the canal boat service operating along the Saen Saep Canal.
Public Bus
At the bus stop near Exit 2, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:
- 1-63 to Khao San Road
- 2-2 to Si Phraya
- 2-34 to Din Daeng
- 4-68 to Asiatique
- 11 (3-3) to National Stadium
- 29 (1-1) to Hua Lamphong
- 34 (1-3) to Hua Lamphong
- 34E (1-2E) to Hua Lamphong
- 36 (2-40) to Si Phraya
- 50 (2-7) to Lumphini Park
- 54 (2-44) to Rama 9
- 79 (4-42) to CentralWorld
- 108 (4-19) to Sathorn
- 113 (1-44) to Hua Lamphong
- 163 (4-55) to Sathorn and Salaya
- 529 (4-28) to Chinatown and Sanae Dam
At the bus stop near Exit 3, you can board buses going north of the station, such as:
- 1-63 to Fashion Island
- 2-2 to Pakkret
- 2-34 to Chatuchak
- 4-68 to Khao San Road & Taling Chan
- 29 (1-1) to Bang Khen
- 34 (1-3) to Bang Khen
- 34E (1-2E) to Rangsit
- 36 (2-40) to Ratchada
- 50 (2-7) to Bang Sue Station
- 54 (2-44) to Ratchada
- 108 (4-19) to The Mall Tha Phra
- 529 (4-28) to Victory Monument
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 (use Exit 1). 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 Ratchathewi Station
Explore the ways to get from Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi 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 combination of the Sukhumvit and Silom lines 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 Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi Station to Chinatown, you need to take the Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS Station. There you need to transfer to the Silom Line going to Sala Daeng BTS Station (S2), where you can 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 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 between Thais and tourists, attracting over 200,000 visitors each day on the weekends.
To get from Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi 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 Ratchathewi 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).
