Is Krung Thep Aphiwat Station really in the middle of nowhere?
Some people complain that Krung Thep Aphiwat terminal station (KTW) is in the middle of nowhere and inconvenient. But it is actually well served with public transportation.
Trains that used to go all the way to Hua Lamphong took at least another 30 minutes to arrive. Sometimes longer due to numerous level crossings blocked by rush hour traffic.
On arrival at KTW, I walked down to the MRT Blue Line station and within minutes I was on a train heading home. For me, I had to change two stops down the line at MRT Chatuchak to switch to the nearby BTS Mochit station on the Green Line.
I live in Paknam in Samut Prakan Province. Door to door it took me one hour and 20 minutes to get home and it cost only 81 Baht. Taking a taxi would have been quicker as KTW is right next to the expressway. But the cost would have been at least 350 Baht including tollway as I live so far away.
As well as quick connections to the Blue and Green lines, you can also take the Red Line trains or take a bus to other destinations in Bangkok. The long distance Mochit 2 bus terminal is also 5 minutes away.
In the future, you will be able to take a high speed train from here to Pattaya, Suvaranbhumi Airport and even Laos. The Red Line will also be extended to more places outside of the city such as Samut Sakhon. And the elevated tracks out of the city will mean no delays. You can get in and out very quickly now.
Yes, KTW, looks big and empty. But the place is basically future proofed and allows for expansion. That big space you see in the middle is actually the waiting areas for the future high speed trains. And the empty space on the second floor will be shops and restaurants. Give it time. It will get better and more convenient.
