Sala Daeng BTS Station

Sala Daeng Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Silom Line. Located in the city center, the S2 station is one of the most popular BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Sala Daeng BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Sala Daeng Station.

The guide to Sala Daeng BTS Station covers the following:

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

Sala Daeng is the 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 Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng Station

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

Sala Daeng Station BTS Timetable

Find the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Sala Daeng Station.

To Bang Wa, south of Sala Daeng Station:

• First train: 05:37
• Last train: 00:07
• Supplementary train: 00:20

To National Stadium, north of Sala Daeng Station:

• First train: 05:49
• Last train: 23:54
• Supplementary train: 00:09

The frequency of train departures from Sala Daeng 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.

Sala Daeng BTS Station Map

Sala Daeng Station is located on Silom Road in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok.

📍Google Maps

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

The nearest stations on the Silom Line:

• Ratchadamri (S1)
• Chong Nonsi (S3)

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

Hotels near Sala Daeng BTS Station

The prestigious Silom Road area is filled with luxurious hotels and other high-rise buildings. The area is close to the green spaces of Lumphini Park, making it a perfect place to stay in the center of Bangkok. Discover the best hotels near Sala Daeng BTS Station below.

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park: Luxury hotel boasting newly renovated rooms with premium amenities and breathtaking views of the vibrant Bangkok cityscape (use Exit 5).

Le Méridien Bangkok: An award-winning and art-inspired five-star hotel featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city views (use Exit 1).

Pula Silom: A budget 3-star accommodation located next to BTS Sala Daeng station (use Exit 3).

COMO Metropolitan Bangkok: A 5-star hotel with modern Thai-style rooms, a 30-meter outdoor pool, a COMO Shambhala Urban Escape spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, nahm (use Exit 4).

Banyan Tree Bangkok: A 5-star high-rise urban resort, where guests can enjoy contemporary-designed rooms and suites with a distinctive blend of Thai essences, world-class dining experiences, and an award-winning spa (use Exit 4).

The Sukhothai Bangkok: One of the city's best luxury hotels offering extra spacious rooms featuring teakwood furnishings and Thai silks, award-winning restaurants, a 25-meter infinity-edged swimming pool, and Spa Botanica (use Exit 4).

SO/ Bangkok: Luxury 5-star hotel features stunning interior design, inspired by the 5 natural elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Metal and Fire (use Exit 4).

ibis Styles Bangkok Silom: A3-star hotel offering 264 comfortable rooms and a modern urban design (use Exit 1).

Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok: A newly renovated iconic hotel offering refined Thai hospitality, for modern travelers (use Exit 1).

Dusit Thani Bangkok: A luxurious hotel with all park-view accommodations that sets the scene for unforgettable experiences (use Exit 4).

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom: A hotel with rooms fully equipped with Japanese-style facilities, located a 1-minute walk from BTS Sala Daeng Station (use Exit 1).

Mirth Sathorn Hotel: A budget accommodation close to the BTS station (use Exit 2).

Bandara Suites Silom: An all-suite hotel with all-day-dining restaurant and two swimming pools (use Exit 4).

Things to Do near Sala Daeng BTS Station

Silom is a financial and business hub in Bangkok that is home to local and international establishments, large office buildings, leading department stores, banking institutions, and audit and law firms. The area is packed with amazing cafes, high-end restaurants, and spots for a colorful nightlife. Close to the station you can find the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Embassy of Canada (use Exit 4).

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

Tourist Attractions near Sala Daeng BTS Station

Lumpini Park: A green area spread over an area of ​​56 hectares right in the middle of Bangkok city, perfect for exercise, walking, jogging, cycling, and picnics (use Exit 5).

Wat Hua Lamphong: The third-class Royal Buddhist temple in Silom, where locals come for merit-making activities 24 hours a day (use Exit 1).

Soi Patpong: The oldest red-light district in Bangkok, which is a small alley about 200 meters long with numerous go-go bars and clubs (use Exit 1).

Patpong Night Market: A night market on Patpong Road in Bangkok's entertainment district with most stalls selling miscellaneous goods, clothing, and accessories, and only a few food stalls (use Exit 1).

Various Silom nightlife venues around Sala Daeng BTS Station, such as Patpong and various bars, are frequently visited by popular Bangkok nightlife tours similar to this fun Bangkok LGBTQ+ Nightlife Tour.

Other popular tourist attractions are one or two BTS stops away from Sala Daeng Station.

Mahanakhon SkyWalk: One of the city’s premium attractions on the very top of King Power Mahanakhon, the second tallest building in Bangkok, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city (next to Chong Nonsi Station).

Erawan Shrine: The shrine dedicated to the four-faced god of Hinduism, Brahma, is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in downtown Bangkok (close to Ratchadamri Station).

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 (next to Siam Station).

Shopping near Sala Daeng BTS Station

Thaniya Plaza: A multilevel shopping center with 4 floors of new and used golf equipment retailers, plus restaurants (use Exit 1).

Silom Complex Mall: A small shopping mall with everything you could buy, from clothing and shoes to books. There are several restaurants, banks, a food court, and a supermarket (use Exit 4).

Many popular shopping venues are just two BTS stops away from Sala Daeng Station.

CentralWorld: Thailand's leading department store, where you will find the most famous brands (near Siam Station).

Siam Paragon: The leading luxury shopping center with many brand-name shops, restaurants, and a movie theater (near Siam 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 (next to National Stadium Station).

Dining & Nightlife Venues near Sala Daeng BTS Station

Vertigo & Moon Bar: A luxury rooftop restaurant and bar on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok that gives you a 360° panoramic view over Bangkok. You can book a special set dinner at Vertigo Rooftop and enjoy an alfresco rooftop dining experience high above the city.

Saffron Contemporary Thai Signature: A dining destination that combines the rich flavors of traditional Thai cooking with modern culinary techniques, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bangkok’s skyline from the 52nd floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok.

Throwback Rooftop Bangkok: A retro-cool rooftop bar, perched atop Silom Edge.

Baan Khanitha & Gallery: A restaurant inviting you to savor the flavors of authentic Thai cuisine in an elegant atmosphere with traditional Thai decor and admire traditional Thai crafts by local and international artists.

Koko Japanese Omakase: A restaurant offering an intimate and exclusive dining experience that showcases the art of Japanese cuisine.

AkaAza Bar Rooftop: A rooftop bar on the 26th floor of the Amara Bangkok hotel, where you can soak up the nocturnal views of Bangkok city while enjoying signature cocktails.

Other Activities near Sala Daeng BTS Station

House of Taste provides hands-on Thai cooking classes behind Suan Phlu Market, about 1.4 km from BTS Sala Daeng station.

Yoga in Lumphini Park: You can join a hatha or vinyasa yoga class in Lumphini Park with a professional instructor and enjoy a peaceful morning with fresh air and natural sounds.

The area around Sala Daeng 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 Saladaeng
• Let's Relax Bangkok Silom Edge
• Spa Botanica at the Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok

Public Transport Connections

In the area around Sala Daeng BTS Station, you can transfer to MRT or get one of the Bangkok buses passing on Silom Road.

MRT

Sala Daeng BTS Station is connected with the MRT Blue Line via the walkway leading to Si Lom MRT Station (use Exit 4).

Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Next to Patpong Night Market, you can board the Bangkok Hop-on Hop-off Bus that lets you see famous attractions at your own pace for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Public Bus

At the BTS Sala Daeng bus stop near Exit 1, you can board buses going north of the station, such as:

• 2-28 to Lumphini Park
• 3-52 to Hua Lamphong
• 4-35 to Khao San Road
• 4-68 to Khao San Road and Taling Chan
• 15 (4-2) to Khao San Road and Old Town
• 21E (4-7E) to Chulalongkorn University
• 76 (4-14) to Pratunam
• 77 (3-45) to Krung Thep Aphiwat
• 115 (1-45) to Siam Amazing Park
• 163 (4-55) to National Stadium
• 504 (1-18E) to Don Mueang and Rangsit
• 505 (2-24E) to Pakkret
• 514E (1-55E) to Min Buri

At the Silom Complex bus stop near Exit 2, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:

• 2-28 to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
• 3-31 to Mega Bangna
• 3-52 to Central Rama 3
• 4-35 to ICONSIAM
• 4-68 to Thanon Tok
• 15 (4-2) to Asiatique
• 21E (4-7E) to Wat Khu Sang
• 76 (4-14) to Thon Buri
• 77 (3-45) to Central Rama 3
• 115 (1-45) to Surasak Road
• 163 (4-55) to Bang Khae and Salaya
• 167 (4-26) to Terminal 21 Rama 3 and Thonburi
• 504 (1-18E) to Bang Rak
• 505 (2-24E) to Wongwian Yai
• 514E (1-55E) to Si Phraya Pier

Popular Destinations from Sala Daeng Station

Explore the ways to get from Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng 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 MRT Blue Line from the nearby Si Lom MRT Station (BL26) 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 Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng Station to Chinatown, you need to take the MRT Blue Line from the nearby Si Lom MRT Station (BL26) 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 Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng 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 Sala Daeng Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, you need to take the Silom Line to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3).