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How To Reach Grand Palace

How to Reach Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the country. The most accessible ways to reach this attraction are by flight or road, as there is no direct train service to Bangkok from other countries.

By Flight:

The nearest airport to the Grand Palace is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Both airports serve international and domestic flights, with BKK being the primary international gateway to Bangkok. Upon arriving, you can take a taxi, bus, or light rail to the Grand Palace.

By Train:

In Bangkok, the nearest train stations to the Grand Palace are Hua Lamphong Station and the recently developed Bang Sue Grand Station. From these stations, you can take a taxi, tuk-tuk, or a river boat to reach the Grand Palace.

By Road:

When traveling within Bangkok or from other regions in Thailand, buses and taxis are available, and many choose to utilize the popular app-based ride-hailing services.

Reaching Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand from India's Top 10 Cities

Note: The only feasible modes for international travel from these cities to Bangkok are by air. No direct road or train routes are available due to the geographic separation, involving multiple countries and bodies of water.

  1. Mumbai

    Distance: Approximately 3000 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK.

  2. Delhi

    Distance: Approximately 2900 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK.

  3. Kolkata

    Distance: Approximately 1600 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK. Shortest flight duration among all Indian cities.

  4. Chennai

    Distance: Approximately 2200 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK.

  5. Bangalore

    Distance: Approximately 2500 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK.

  6. Hyderabad

    Distance: Approximately 2500 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK.

  7. Ahmedabad

    Distance: Approximately 3300 km

    By Flight: Direct flights available to BKK or DMK, or flights with stopovers in other major Indian cities.

  8. Pune

    Distance: Approximately 3000 km

    By Flight: Flights available to BKK or DMK with stopovers.

  9. Surat

    Distance: Approximately 3200 km

    By Flight: Flights available to BKK or DMK with stopovers.

  10. Jaipur

    Distance: Approximately 3000 km

    By Flight: Flights available to BKK or DMK with stopovers.

Upon arrival in Bangkok, domestic modes of transportation such as taxis, buses, or BTS (Skytrain) can be utilized to reach the Grand Palace. Note that traffic in Bangkok can be heavily congested; thus, planning your travel times to avoid peak hours is recommended.

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