Thong Lo BTS Station

Thong Lo Station is the BTS Skytrain station on the Sukhumvit Line. Located in the city center, the E6 station is one of the busiest BTS stations in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about Thong Lo BTS Station, such as train timetables, tickets, the map of the station area, the best things to do, and hotels near Thong Lo Station.

The guide to Thong Lo BTS Station covers the following:

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

Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo Station

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

Thong Lo Station BTS Timetable

Discover the latest BTS Skytrain timetable for train departures from Thong Lo Station.

To Kheha (east of Thong Lo Station):

• First train: 05:40
• Last train: 00:13
• Supplementary train: 00:25 (to Samrong only)

To Khu Khot (west of Thong Lo Station):

• First train: 05:32
• Last train: 23:49
• Supplementary train: 00:04 (to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao only)

The frequency of train departures from Thong Lo 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.

Thong Lo BTS Station Map

Thong Lo Station is located on Sukhumvit Road in the heart of the city.

📍Google Maps

Explore the official area map of Thong Lo BTS Station in the picture below.

The nearest stations on the Sukhumvit Line:

• Phrom Phong (E5)
• Ekkamai (E7)

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

Hotels near Thong Lo BTS Station

Thong Lo is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok that is often recommended for first-time visitors. It is a convenient area in Sukhumvit with the BTS Skytrain station that makes getting around the city very easy. Discover the best hotels near Thong Lo BTS Station below.

Hotel Nikko Bangkok: A 5-star hotel situated just a 2-minute walk away from the BTS station and offering facilities that include Japanese and all-day dining restaurants and an executive lounge (use Exit 1).

Hotel JAL City Bangkok: A hotel offering affordable comfort in Sukhumvit 55 with stylish rooms and easy access to the city's top attractions (use Exit 1).

Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit: A luxurious hotel featuring modern air-conditioned rooms with a bathtub and direct access from Thong Lo BTS Skytrain Station (use Exit 3).

Ascott Thonglor Bangkok: Premium serviced apartments in the vibrant heart of the metropolis (use Exit 3).

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit: A 5-star hotel offering spacious rooms and suites, a superb array of dining experiences, outstanding facilities, and impeccable, personalized service (use Exit 3).

Staybridge Suites Bangkok Thonglor: A hotel offering spacious suites that are ideal for long or short stays and come with balconies, bathtubs, premium bedding, and a fully equipped kitchenette (use Exit 3).

MUU Bangkok Hotel: A luxury boutique hotel where the city’s dapper and delightful drop in to chill out (use Exit 3).

Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55: An award-winning design hotel that boasts itself as Thailand's largest Onsen hotel (use Exit 3).

Things to Do near Thong Lo BTS Station

Thong Lo, or Thonglor, is a famous area for multinational expatriates in Bangkok with many convenient facilities. It is the trendy area in Bangkok with fashionable boutique stores, unique hotels, and restaurants. Close to the BTS station, you can also find the Embassy of Malta (use Exit 1) and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines (use Exit 2).

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

Tourist Attractions near Thong Lo BTS Station

While there are no significant tourist attractions in the area, Thong Lo is a perfect place to experience Bangkok’s vibrant local nightlife. Join this guided Thong Lo bar crawl and start with a hidden bar, enjoy live music at a local bar, a rooftop with views, and dance the night away at a top club with a DJ.

Popular tourist attractions are one or two BTS stops away from Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo BTS Station

Some of the best shopping venues in Bangkok are just one or two BTS stops away from Thong Lo 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).

Terminal 21: A modern shopping mall where each floor has its own theme based on popular countries around the world (near Asok Station).

Dining & Nightlife Venues near Thong Lo BTS Station

Tichuca: One of the trendiest rooftop bars in Bangkok, located on the 46th floor of T-One Building in Soi Sukhumvit 40.

Octave Bar: A rooftop bar on the top of a luxury hotel building, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, in the Thonglor area.

Rogues Bar: Located at InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, this sophisticated bar invites guests to explore a creative menu of expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of premium spirits and wines.

Mia (One Michelin Star): Known for its innovative blend of European and Asian flavors, the restaurant takes you on a gastronomic journey like no other.

Hangetsu Omakase: Focused on the art of Japanese cuisine, the restaurant provides a personalized and high-quality experience, where each dish is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented.

Other Activities near Thong Lo BTS Station

The area around Thong Lo 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:

• Loft Thai Spa Sukhumvit 38
• Let's Relax Onsen Thonglor
• Preme Spa
• Preme Sanctuary
• Lek Massage Thonglor Soi 10
• Urban Oasis Thonglor
• Secret Garden (Icebath and Sauna)
• Divana Divine Spa Thonglor 17
• Let's Relax Ginza Thonglor (Nikko Hotel)

Public Transport Connections

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

Public Bus

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

• 2 (3-1) to Memorial Bridge
• 38 (3-8) to Victory Monument
• 40 (4-39) to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
• 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

At the BTS Thong Lo bus stop near Exit 1, you can board buses going east of the station, such as:

• 2 (3-1) to Paknam
• 38 (3-8) to Bangna
• 40 (4-39) to Ekkamai Bus Terminal
• 48 (3-11) to Bangna
• 71 (1-39) to Siam Amazing Park
• 98 to Udomsuk
• 501 (1-53) to Ramkhamhaeng Road
• 511 (3-22E) to Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm

Popular Destinations from Thong Lo Station

Explore the ways to get from Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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 Thong Lo 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).