Surasak Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Silom Line. Located in the city center, the S5 station is one of the most popular BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Surasak BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Surasak Station.
The guide to Surasak BTS Station covers the following:
- Bangkok BTS Lines
- BTS Tickets & Fare from Surasak
- Surasak Station BTS Timetable
- Surasak BTS Station Map
- Hotels near Surasak BTS Station
- Things to Do near Surasak 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.
Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak Station
There are several types of Bangkok BTS tickets that can be purchased at the Surasak 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 Surasak Station to any station on the Silom and Sukhumvit 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 | 65 |
| N9 | Ha Yaek Lat Phrao | 64 |
| N8 | Mo Chit | 47 |
| N7 | Saphan Khwai | 47 |
| N6* | Sena Ruam* | 47 |
| N5 | Ari | 47 |
| N4 | Sanam Pao | 47 |
| N3 | Victory Monument | 47 |
| N2 | Phaya Thai | 43 |
| N1 | Ratchathewi | 40 |
| CEN | Siam | 35 |
| E1 | Chit Lom | 40 |
| E2 | Phloen Chit | 43 |
| E3 | Nana | 47 |
| E4 | Asok | 47 |
| E5 | Phrom Phong | 47 |
| E6 | Thong Lo | 47 |
| 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 | 40 |
| S1 | Ratchadamri | 32 |
| S2 | Sala Daeng | 28 |
| S3 | Chong Nonsi | 25 |
| S4 | Saint Louis | 17 |
| S5 | Surasak | 17 |
| S6 | Saphan Taksin | 17 |
| S7 | Krung Thon Buri | 25 |
| S8 | Wongwian Yai | 28 |
| S9 | Pho Nimit | 45 |
| S10 | Talat Phlu | 47 |
| S11 | Wutthakat | 50 |
| S12 | Bang Wa | 52 |
Surasak Station BTS Timetable
Find the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Surasak Station.
To Bang Wa, southwest of Surasak Station:
- First train: 05:42
- Last train: 00:12
- Supplementary train: 00:25
To National Stadium, north of Surasak Station:
- First train: 05:43
- Last train: 23:48
- Supplementary train: 00:03
The frequency of train departures from Surasak 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.
Surasak BTS Station Map
Surasak Station is located on North Sathorn Road in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok.
Explore the official area map of Surasak BTS Station in the picture below.
The nearest stations on the Silom Line:
- Saint Louis (S4)
- Saphan Taksin (S6)
A full list of the stations can be found on the Bangkok BTS map.
Hotels near Surasak BTS Station
The Surasak area is home to some luxurious hotels and other high-rise buildings. Discover the best hotels near Surasak BTS Station below.
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok: A hotel with 390 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, boasting its own direct access to the BTS Skytrain system at Surasak Station (use Exit 4).
Mode Sathorn Hotel: A classy business hotel, carefully decorated with fashionable lifestyle design and offering immaculate business services (use Exit 3).
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom: A 4-star hotel featuring practical comfort and contemporary design, located on Silom Road near two BTS stations - Surasak and Taksin (use Exit 1).
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom: A 4-star hotel offering the ideal accommodation on Silom Road and a complimentary tuk-tuk to shuttle you to the nearby Surasak BTS station (use Exit 1).
Things to Do near Surasak 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 Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of the Holy See (use Exit 4) and the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (use Exit 3).
Explore the list of the best things to do near Surasak BTS Station, including the most popular tourist attractions, shopping venues, dining and nightlife spots, and other activities in the area.
Tourist Attractions near Surasak BTS Station
Saint Louis Catholic Church: A Roman Catholic church named after Louis IX, also known as St Louis, the only French king to be canonized as a saint (use Exit 4).
Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple: The main Tamil Hindu temple in Thailand was built by the Indian immigrant residents in the period of King Rama IV in the late 1870s, better known as Wat Khaek (use Exit 3).
Sueb Sampantawong Church: A charming 100+ years old little wooden Presbyterian Church (use Exit 3).
Various Silom nightlife venues around Surasak 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 away from Surasak 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).
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 Surasak BTS Station
Many popular shopping venues are just a few BTS stops away from Surasak 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 Surasak BTS Station
Blue Elephant Bangkok: An authentic Thai gastronomy restaurant that showcases a menu celebrating Thailand’s rich culinary heritage (use Exit 4).
Just one stop away, you can enjoy various W Bangkok dining experiences:
- Paii The Experience at The House on Sathorn
- Afternoon Tea at The House on Sathorn
- Saturday Unlimited Cocktail Brunch at W Bangkok
- Saturday Dinner Buffet at W Bangkok
- Weekend Breakfast Buffet at W Bangkok
Other Activities near Surasak BTS Station
The Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class is giving you a chance to cook alongside Blue Elephant’s world-renowned chefs, mastering authentic Thai recipes and techniques with expert guidance.
The area around Surasak 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:
Public Transport Connections
In the area around Surasak BTS Station, you can transfer to one of the Bangkok buses passing on North Sathon Road.
Public Bus
At the BTS Surasak bus stop near Exit 3, you can board buses going north of the station, such as:
- 17 (4-3) to Victory Monument
- 21E (4-7E) to Chulalongkorn University
- 77 (3-45) to Krung Thep Aphiwat
- 149 (4-53) to Ekkamai
- 167 (4-26) to Lumphini Park
- 205 (3-51) to Khlong Toei
At the BTS Surasak bus stop near Exit 4, you can board buses going south of the station, such as:
- 17 (4-3) to Asiatique and Phra Pradaeng
- 21E (4-7E) to Wat Khu Sang
- 77 (3-45) to Central Rama 3
- 149 (4-53) to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
- 167 (4-26) to Terminal 21 Rama 3 and Thonburi
- 205 (3-51) to The Mall Thapra and Rama 3
Popular Destinations from Surasak Station
Explore the ways to get from Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak 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 Surasak Station to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, you need to take the Silom Line to Chong Nonsi BTS Station (S3).
