Details
What is located near the Ratchathewi BTS station?
Top-notch spots within walking distance – tap any map to see photos, reviews and directions.
Saturday Cat Café
Signature Bangkok
Chaloemla 56 Bridge
Jim Thompson, a Thai restaurant
Jim Thompson House Museum
The Jim Thompson Arts Center
Via the BTS station Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi BTS Station is located on the Sukhumvit Line in central Bangkok and is a convenient transport hub for travelers in the Ratchathewi district. The station is appreciated by regular users for its cleanliness and good condition, with well-maintained walkways, stairs, and escalators. It is directly connected to the Asia Hotel via an elevated pedestrian walkway and offers convenient access to the nearby restaurants and residential areas.
The station is connected to Bangkok's BTS network, providing convenient access to other important parts of the city. Travelers heading to Phaya Thai Station – from where the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi Airport departs – will pass by or be near this station. Important: At Phaya Thai, passengers should board at the correct end of the platform to avoid unnecessary detours.
An important point to note is that the station is largely accessible via stairs. While escalators are available, the connection to the Asia Hotel in particular requires climbing several flights of stairs. Travelers with heavy luggage or limited mobility should take this into account. The station is part of the regular BTS system, so passengers can use a Rabbit Card or purchase single tickets from the ticket machines in the station concourse.
Experience tips
Combine your visit. After visiting the Ratchathewi BTS station, you can round off your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Google reviews
The Ratchathewi BTS station is clean and well-maintained, making a good impression from the moment you arrive. The walkways, stairs, and escalators are tidy and free of visible litter, allowing passengers to move around comfortably. The waiting area on the platform is well-organized and ventilated, so it doesn't feel crowded or uncomfortable, even during peak hours. The ticket machines and entrances are clean, and the staff are polite and helpful. Another highlight of the Ratchathewi BTS station is the large number of shops on the lower level. Numerous restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and small shops offer a wide selection of food, drinks, and everyday items. This makes the station not only a transport hub but also a convenient place to eat, shop, or take a short break. Overall, the Ratchathewi BTS station stands out for its cleanliness, organization, and the variety of shops, which make the area vibrant and convenient for everyday use.
I often enter this train station. The service is excellent.
The train station in the city center seems to offer few user-friendly facilities. While it is connected to the Asia Hotel, there are so many stairs. It urgently needs modernization!
A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 360 reviews on Google.
Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi
Tips for visiting the transport sector
Get a Rabbit Card for Bangkok
The Rabbit Card is Bangkok's rechargeable travel pass for the BTS Skytrain and can also be used in supermarkets and some restaurants. It's available at any BTS station for 200 THB (100 THB deposit + 100 THB credit). This saves you from having to queue for single tickets.
Community
Comments 0
Start the conversation.