Bangkok Getting Around in Bangkok
A comprehensive guide to Getting Around in Bangkok! Find out how to get around on foot, by Bus, by Taxi, by Train, by Limousine or Car Hire Bangkok Service. Includes a public transportation guide, daily schedules, passenger times and fees, and many helpful hints and tips.
Most package holidays include a transfer from the airport to your either by bus or car depending on your budget, although there is also an airport express train, and plenty of buses or taxis that can take you into the city.
Once in the city, there is one simple rule to follow in getting around, and that is to avoid the rush hour completely. Bangkok has a railway known as the Sky-Train, which connects the main points of interest together, and this is good value with frequent trains.
Plenty of boats ply their trade along the river, and at night, there are dinner cruises that allow you to eat a restaurant quality meal as you enjoy the views of the city light up around you as the sun sets.
The most easily recognisable method of transport in Bangkok are the famous Tuk-Tuks: 3 wheeled taxis, which provide a hair raising way of getting around, but are great fun, and cheaper than normal cabs.
Many bus tours operate to destinations of interest outside the city, and these can be booked in advance of travel to ensure that you are not disappointed.
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