Saphan Taksin BTS Station

Saphan Taksin Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Silom Line. Located in the city center, the S6 station is one of the most popular BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Saphan Taksin BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Saphan Taksin Station.

The guide to Saphan Taksin BTS Station covers the following:

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

Saphan Taksin 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 Saphan Taksin 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 Saphan Taksin Station

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

Saphan Taksin Station BTS Timetable

Find the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Saphan Taksin Station.

To Bang Wa, southwest of Saphan Taksin Station:

• First train: 05:44
• Last train: 00:14
• Supplementary train: 00:27

To National Stadium, northeast of Saphan Taksin Station:

• First train: 05:41
• Last train: 23:46
• Supplementary train: 00:01

The frequency of train departures from Saphan Taksin 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.

Saphan Taksin BTS Station Map

Saphan Taksin Station is located on North Sathorn Road in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok.

📍Google Maps

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

The nearest stations on the Silom Line:

• Surasak (S5)
• Krung Thon Buri (S7)

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

Hotels near Saphan Taksin BTS Station

When it comes to finding a place to stay in the Bangkok Riverside area, expect to find mostly high-end hotels with stunning views of the river. Most luxury hotels have a private dock offering a complimentary shuttle boat to some of the popular places along the Chao Phraya River. Discover the best hotels near Saphan Taksin BTS Station below.

Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok: A luxury 5-star hotel, nestled along the largest riverfront setting, right next to Saphan Taksin BTS Station (use Exit 1).

lebua at State Tower: A world-class luxury hotel close to the Chao Phraya River, offering space, comfort, and some of the city's most stunning views (use Exit 3).

Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom: A popular 4-star hotel near Saphan Thaksin BTS Station and the Chao Phraya River (use Exit 3).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Central Pier: A reasonably-priced urban sanctuary steps away from the Chao Phraya River, amid the city’s vibrant rhythm (use Exit 4).

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: An iconic five-star hotel, a haven of calm on the banks of the river (use Exit 2 to board hotel's shuttle boat at Sathorn Pier).

Millennium Hilton Bangkok: A luxurious hotel next to the ICONSIAM shopping and entertainment complex (use Exit 2 to board hotel's shuttle boat at Sathorn Pier).

The Peninsula Bangkok: A luxurious riverside hotel near ICONSIAM, with every 5-star room featuring sweeping views of the Chao Phraya River (use Exit 2 to board hotel's shuttle boat at Sathorn Pier).

Ibis Bangkok Riverside: A vibrant 3-star hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya River (use Exit 2 to board hotel's shuttle boat at Sathorn Pier).

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok: A 5-star hotel by the Chao Phraya River, offering stunning river and city views (use Exit 2 to board hotel's shuttle boat at Sathorn Pier).

Things to Do near Saphan Taksin BTS Station

The Taksin Bridge area and the riverside in general offer a relaxing atmosphere with spectacular views of the river and is increasingly popular among tourists due to being close to the most important cultural-historical attractions. Close to the station you can find the Embassy of France (use Exit 3)

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

Tourist Attractions near Saphan Taksin BTS Station

Assumption Cathedral: The principal Roman Catholic church in Thailand and the main church of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, where English Mass is held every Sunday at 10:00 (use Exit 1).

Wat Yan Nawa: An old Bangkok temple built during the Ayutthaya period with a unique boat-shaped prayer hall on Charoen Krung Road (use Exit 4).

Saphan Taksin Park: A small public park next to the BTS station (use Exit 2).

Various Silom nightlife venues around Saphan Taksin BTS Station are frequently visited by popular Bangkok nightlife tours similar to this fun tour, Bangkok One Night: Let’s Set It on Fire in Silom.

Other popular tourist attractions are a few BTS stops or a boat trip away from Saphan Taksin 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).

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 (near Sala Daeng Station).

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 (near Sala Daeng Station).

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 (near Sala Daeng Station).

Shopping near Saphan Taksin BTS Station

ICONSIAM shopping mall : A famous shopping complex with hundreds of high-end shops and restaurants and even an indoor floating market (use Exit 2 to take boat from Sathorn Pier).

Asiatique The Riverfront Destination: A shopping and entertainment complex, where you can 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 (use Exit 2 to take boat from Sathorn Pier).

Central Bangrak: A large department store with various shops and restaurants (use Exit 3).

Many popular shopping venues are just a few BTS stops away from Saphan Taksin 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 Saphan Taksin BTS Station

Sky Bar by lebua: The most famous rooftop bar in Bangkok that is located on the top of the lebua at State Tower Hotel appeared in the Hollywood movie Hangover 2. This Tuk Tuk tour blends rooftop luxury of Sky Bar and Chinatown’s vibrant street charm.

Sirocco: A luxury rooftop restaurant with a stunning view of Bangkok overlooking the Chao Phraya River, also located on the top of the lebua at State Tower Hotel. There you enjoy a Sirocco Premier Rooftop Dining Experience and enjoy a special set-menu in a luxurious and sophisticated setting.

Other lebua Rooftop Bars: There are other rooftop bars at lebua at State Tower Hotel, including Lebua No.3, Alfresco 64 Whiskey Bar, and Distil Bar.

Other Activities near Saphan Taksin BTS Station

All departure points of Bangkok dinner cruises can be easily reached with boat services available at Sathorn Pier, which is located next to the BTS station. The most popular cruises:

• Chao Phraya Princess Cruise (from ICONSIAM or Asiatique)
• Bangkok Chaophraya Cruise (from Asiatique)
• The Opulence Cruise (from ICONSIAM)
• White Orchid Cruise (from Asiatique)
• Meridian Cruise (from ICONSIAM)

Public Transport Connections

In the area around Saphan Taksin BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the boats operating at the adjacent pier or get on one of the Bangkok buses passing on North Sathon Road.

Hop-on Hop-off Boat

At the nearby Sathorn Pier, you can board the Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat that lets you see famous attractions along the river at your own pace.

Boats

Adjacent to the BTS station, Sathorn Pier is the central pier for public boats operating along the Chao Phraya River. All the boat services available at the pier are detailed here: Sathorn Pier.

Public Bus

At the Chaloem Phan Junction bus stop near Exit 3, you can board buses going northeast of the station, such as:

• 17 (4-3) to Victory Monument
• 77 (3-45) to Krung Thep Aphiwat

At the Wat Yannawa bus stop near Exit 4, you can board buses going north of the station, such as:

• 1 (3-35) to Sanam Luang
• 4-68 to Khao San Road and Taling Chan
• 15 (4-2) to Khao San Road and Old Town
• 17 (4-3) to Victory Monument
• 35 (4-8) to Chinatown and Khao San Road
• 75 (4-13) to Hua Lamphong

At the Opposite Wat Yannawa bus stop near Exit 4, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:

• 1 (3-35) to Central Rama 3
• 4-68 to Thanon Tok
• 15 (4-2) to The Mall Thapra
• 17 (4-3) to Phra Pradaeng
• 35 (4-8) to Terminal 21 Rama 3 and Thonburi
• 75 (4-13) to Phuttha Bucha

All these bus routes going south of Saphan Taksin BTS Station pass Asiatique on the way.

Popular Destinations from Saphan Taksin Station

Explore the ways to get from Saphan Taksin 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 Saphan Taksin Station to the Grand Palace, you need to take a boat from the adjacent Sathorn Pier 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 Saphan Taksin Station to Wat Arun, from the nearby Sathorn Pier, you need to take the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat 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 Saphan Taksin 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 taking the ICONSIAM shuttle boat or one of the public boats from Sathorn Pier 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 Saphan Taksin 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 one of the public 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 Saphan Taksin 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 Saphan Taksin Station to Asiatique, from the nearby Sathorn Pier you need to take 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 Saphan Taksin Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, you need to take the Silom Line to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3).