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Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue) Bangkok: trains and travel guide

Which Bangkok trains use Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Grand Station) and which still use Hua Lamphong, plus how to get there.

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Last updated: October 25, 2026

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Grand Station)

Photo: MNXANL / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly called Bang Sue Grand Station, is Bangkok's main railway station. Since 19 January 2023 the long-distance expresses, rapid trains and special expresses on the Northern, Northeastern and Southern lines start and end here instead of at Hua Lamphong.[1] If your ticket is for one of those trains, go to Krung Thep Aphiwat. Hua Lamphong, the old station in the city centre, still handles the Eastern Line ordinary trains.[2]

The station front with the sign Bang Sue Grand Station
The station front with the sign Bang Sue Grand StationPhoto: Supanut Arunoprayote / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Which trains use which station

On 19 January 2023 the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved 52 long-distance trains from Hua Lamphong to Krung Thep Aphiwat: 14 on the Northern Line, 18 on the Northeastern Line and 20 on the Southern Line.[1] The origin station is printed in the timetable, so check it before you travel.

A long-distance special express train at a platform of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
A long-distance special express train at a platform of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central TerminalPhoto: Reversemos.sapanaht / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
StationTrains
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central TerminalLong-distance special express, express and rapid trains on the Northern line (Chiang Mai), Northeastern line (Ubon Ratchathani, Nong Khai) and Southern line (Hua Hin, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Padang Besar, Sungai Kolok).[3] Also the SRT Dark Red Line (to Rangsit) and Light Red Line (to Taling Chan).[1]
Hua LamphongEastern Line trains to Chon Buri, Si Racha and Pattaya, Chachoengsao and Aranyaprathet.[2]
Thonburi (Bangkok Noi)Ordinary trains such as no. 257 to Nam Tok in Kanchanaburi province and no. 255 to Lang Suan.[3]

Route guides for trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Nong Khai, Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok to Ayutthaya, Bangkok to Lopburi, Bangkok to Hua Hin, Bangkok to Chumphon, Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bangkok to Hat Yai, Bangkok to Trang and Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat. For the return direction see Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Ayutthaya to Bangkok, Hua Hin to Bangkok, Chumphon to Bangkok, Surat Thani to Bangkok and Hat Yai to Bangkok.

Example departures

Daily departures from Krung Thep Aphiwat on the SRT timetable:

  • Chiang Mai: 5 trains, at 07:30 (special express 7), 14:15 (rapid 109), 18:40 (Uttrawithi, train 9), 20:05 (special express 13) and 22:30 (express 51).[4]
  • Hua Hin and Chumphon: trains at 07:30 (no. 43), 15:10 (no. 171), 16:10 (no. 37), 18:50 (no. 83), 19:50 (no. 85) and 22:50 (no. 39).[5]
  • Northeastern Line (Ayutthaya, Pak Chong and beyond): 06:10, 07:10, 10:35, 19:40, 21:05 and 23:05.[6]

Location and how to get there

The station is in north Bangkok, next to the old Bang Sue Junction, about 7.8 km from Hua Lamphong along the tracks.[7] It is close to the Mo Chit bus terminal, and a Bangkok Post report puts Mo Chit 2 at 1.5 km away.[8]

  • MRT Blue Line: Take the Blue Line to Bang Sue (BL11) and leave by exit 3, which leads to the terminal. Hua Lamphong is BL28 on the same line.[9]
  • SRT Red Lines: The Dark Red Line runs north to Rangsit and the Light Red Line west to Taling Chan, both from the terminal.[1]
  • Taxi or ride-hailing: The easy choice with luggage from downtown hotels. Tell the driver you want the long-distance train terminal, not Bang Sue Junction.

Tickets and facilities

  • Tickets: SRT sells tickets at stations, by phone on 1690 and online through the D-Ticket website and app. Seats on special express, express and rapid trains can be bought up to 90 days ahead, depending on the distance of the journey.[10]
  • Platforms: The terminal has 24 platforms: eight for long-distance trains, four for suburban trains and ten earmarked for high-speed trains, plus two for the Airport Rail Link and high-speed link between the three airports.[1]

Tips

  • Check the origin station on your ticket. A ticket for a long-distance train shows Krung Thep Aphiwat, not Hua Lamphong.
  • The station is huge, so allow time to walk from the entrance to your platform.
  • A transfer to Mo Chit 2 bus terminal means 1.5 km. The government has allocated money for a design and feasibility study of a direct link, which is targeted for fiscal year 2028.[8]
  • Book early around holidays, when long-distance trains fill up.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Government Public Relations Department (thailand.go.th): Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: The center of rail transportation in Thailand. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  2. [2] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026 (Eastern Line outbound, Chon Buri). Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  3. [3] State Railway of Thailand: SRT train types (Special Express, Express, Rapid, Ordinary, Local). Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  4. [4] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026 (Northern Line outbound). Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  5. [5] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026 (Southern Line outbound). Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  6. [6] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026 (Northeastern Line). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  7. [7] State Railway of Thailand: SRT history and current railway lines (as of 1 March 2026). Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  8. [8] Bangkok Post: B3.5-billion makeover planned for Mo Chit 2 (8 May 2026). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  9. [9] BEM (Bangkok Expressway and Metro): Blue Line: Bang Sue (BL11). Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  10. [10] State Railway of Thailand: SRT passenger tickets and waiting list (updated 18 June 2026). Retrieved October 19, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Bangkok train station do long-distance trains use?

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (formerly Bang Sue Grand Station). Since 19 January 2023 the long-distance trains to the north, northeast and south start and end there instead of Hua Lamphong.

Do any trains still use Hua Lamphong?

Yes. Eastern Line trains to Pattaya, Chachoengsao and Aranyaprathet still leave from Hua Lamphong. Check the origin station on your SRT timetable or ticket.

How do I get from Hua Lamphong to Krung Thep Aphiwat?

Take the MRT Blue Line from Hua Lamphong (BL28) to Bang Sue (BL11) and leave by exit 3, which leads to the terminal. A taxi also works.

Is Bang Sue Grand Station the same as Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal?

Yes. The station was first called Bang Sue Central Station, later Bang Sue Grand Station, and is now Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.

How far is Krung Thep Aphiwat from Mo Chit 2 bus terminal?

About 1.5 km. There is no direct link yet, but a design and feasibility study for one has been funded, with construction targeted for fiscal year 2028.

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