Ramkhamhaeng station
Ramkhamhaeng รามคำแหง | |||||||||||||
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| General information | |||||||||||||
| Location | Suan Luang, Bangkok, Thailand | ||||||||||||
| System | ARL | ||||||||||||
| Operated by | State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Asia Era One Company Limited (AERA1) (ARL) | ||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||||
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| Station code | A5 | ||||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||||
| Opened | 23 August 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||||
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Ramkhamhaeng station (Thai: สถานีรามคำแหง RTGS: Satani Ramkhamhaeng) is an elevated Airport Rail Link station located on Ramkhamhaeng Road (also known as Sukhumvit Road branch 71) in Suan Luang District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1] It serves as a key connection point for commuters traveling between Suvarnabhumi Airport and central Bangkok, with nearby access to local buses and the Saen Saep Express Boat.[2]
History
The station opened on 22 August 2010 as part of the Airport Rail Link's City Line, which connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phaya Thai in the city center.[1][3] An infill station named Sun Wichai was planned between Makkasan Station and Ramkhamhaeng but was ultimately not constructed. Beneath the ARL station is the Sukhumvit 71 railway halt operated by the State Railway of Thailand, providing additional commuter rail access.
Services
The station is served by the Airport Rail Link's City Line, with trains running every 10 minutes during peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 16:00–20:00) and every 15 minutes off-peak and on weekends.[3] Fares from Ramkhamhaeng to Suvarnabhumi Airport are 30 THB, while to Phaya Thai it's 25 THB.[1] The station is approximately 6 miles (10 km) from central Bangkok stations like Hua Lamphong.[4]
Nearby connections include:
- Bus routes such as 40 (from Hua Lamphong) and 58/113 (from Makkasan).[5]
- Saen Saep Express Boat along the parallel canal, with stops every 5–10 minutes.[6]
- Future integration with the MRT Orange Line's Ramkhamhaeng station (IVS12) and nearby Ramkhamhaeng 12 station (under construction, expected 2027–2028).[7]
Operational time
| To | First service | Last service | ||||
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| City Line Weekdays | ||||||
| SVB | 06.09 | 00.09 | ||||
| Phaya Thai | 06.19 | 00.08 | ||||
| City Line Weekend | ||||||
| SVB | 06.09 | 00.09 | ||||
| Phaya Thai | 06.28 | 00.08 | ||||
| City Line Peak Hour | ||||||
| Phaya Thai | 06.59 | 08.59 | ||||
Sukhumvit 71 railway halt
Beneath the station is the Sukhumvit 71 railway halt operated by the State Railway of Thailand. It operates intercity services on the Eastern Line.
Station layout
| Platform | ||
| Side platform | ||
| Platform 1 | Airport Rail Link towards Suvarnabhumi | |
| Platform 2 | Airport Rail Link towards Phaya Thai | |
| Side platform | ||
| Concourse |
Concourse | Exits, ticket machines, shops |
| Ground | - | Sukhumvit 71 railway halt, bus stop, parking lot |
References
- ^ a b c "Airport Rail Link Stations". State Railway of Thailand (SRTET) (in Thai). Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Ramkhamhaeng Station". Transit Bangkok. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Bangkok Airport Rail Link". Bangkok Airport Online. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Ramkhamhaeng to Bangkok Station". Rome2Rio. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Bangkok/Ramkhamhaeng". Wikivoyage. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Transport in Ramkhamhaeng". Visit BKK. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "The MRT Orange Line (East Section)". MRT Authority. Retrieved 24 September 2025.