Bangkok rewards people who plan around the rail lines.\n\nIf your home and your work are both near a station, the city becomes small. If either one is not, add thirty minutes to everything at peak times.\n\nBoats are underrated for riverside routes, motorbike taxis are the fastest way to cover the last kilometre, and taxis are best outside rush hour.
Transport
Getting around Bangkok without losing your day
BTS, MRT, boats, motorbike taxis and when each one is actually the fastest.
By David OseiPublished Last reviewed

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BTS, MRT, boats, motorbike taxis and when each one is actually the fastest.
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- bts
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- This guide was last reviewed on Sat Jul 18 2026 by the BangkokConnect editorial team. We re-check every guide as rules, prices and opening hours change.
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